In Holby’s emergency department, strength is often measured by how many lives you can save. But for Faith Cadogan, the life she is desperate to save may not be on a stretcher — it may be the man she loves. As Iain Dean teeters on the edge of grief and relapse, Faith has made it her mission to pull him back. Yet the question haunting fans is whether her determination to rescue Iain will end up destroying her instead.

A love forged in turmoil

Faith and Iain’s relationship has always been complicated. Drawn together by shared pain and mutual respect, they seemed to understand each other on a level few others could. But their history is heavy: Faith’s battles with addiction, Iain’s struggles with mental health, and the relentless pressure of life in the ED have created cracks that love alone cannot fill.

Recently, Faith has tried to rebuild their connection. Booking couples counselling was a bold move — her way of signalling that she refuses to give up on them. But for Iain, drowning in grief after the loss of his mother and shaken by Sunny Callahan’s shooting, the timing could not have been worse.

Guilt as a driving force

For Faith, the fight to keep Iain close is not only about love; it’s about guilt. Her past choices, including the pain her addiction caused, still weigh heavily on her. By helping Iain now, she may feel she is atoning for the times she couldn’t be there before. Yet guilt is a fragile foundation for any relationship, and fans have noticed how her attempts to “fix” Iain often come across as desperate rather than supportive.

The danger is that Faith’s own recovery could be jeopardised. By pouring all her energy into saving Iain, she risks ignoring her own vulnerabilities. In trying to protect him from relapse, she may edge closer to the same precipice herself.

Stevie as a rival anchor

The presence of Stevie Nash further complicates matters. Stevie recently intervened when Iain nearly relapsed with drugs, offering blunt honesty and unwavering support. For Iain, Stevie represents a grounding force — someone who can call him back without emotional entanglement.

Faith cannot compete with that simplicity. Her love for Iain is real but messy, tangled up in shared trauma and unspoken regrets. Watching Stevie succeed where she struggles only adds to her sense of failure, pushing her to fight harder even when the cost is high.

Fans divided

Unsurprisingly, viewers are split. Some root passionately for Faith and Iain, believing that their love can endure even the darkest of times. Others argue that Faith is doing more harm than good, and that Iain would be safer without the weight of their complicated relationship.

Online discussions highlight a recurring theme: fans want to see Faith regain her strength as an individual, not just as Iain’s partner. For many, the true test of her character lies not in saving him, but in rediscovering herself.

The risk of losing everything

Faith’s fight for Iain could easily backfire. If she pushes too hard, she may drive him further away. If she sacrifices her own wellbeing, she risks relapsing into the very struggles she has worked so hard to escape. And if Iain ultimately decides to walk away, she could be left with nothing but the pain of knowing her efforts weren’t enough.

The tragedy would be clear: in trying to save the man she loves, Faith could lose herself.

What’s next for Faith?

The coming episodes are likely to test Faith’s resilience more than ever. Will she recognise the dangers of carrying both her burdens and Iain’s, or will her determination blind her to the risks?

For fans, the suspense lies not only in Iain’s choices but in Faith’s. Her story is no longer just about love — it’s about survival. And in Holby, survival often demands sacrifices that no one is ready to make.