The sixth episode of "Breathless," titled "Last Man Standing," picks up three
weeks into the hospital staff's strike, with tensions running high and the
future of the protest uncertain. The episode begins with a stark realization
that the strike is losing momentum as other hospitals have backed out, leaving
the public frustrated with the lack of efficient medical care. This frustration
turns violent when a man throws paint at Moa, symbolizing the public's anger and
the desperation of the situation.
Despite the mounting pressure, Moa remains resolute in his determination to see the strike through. He decides to confront Patricia, a political figure and patient, in front of the media, playing her game on her turf. The government, in an unexpected turn, congratulates Patricia for winning the public's favor, adding another layer to the complex relationship between the hospital staff and the political machine.
At the hospital, the staff is overwhelmed with a new crisis—a prison fire—that brings a flood of injured patients. Jesica, who has returned to work, is faced with a moral dilemma when she is forced to choose between saving a prison staff member who has been stabbed and the culprit who has been severely burnt. In a heart-wrenching decision, she orders Biel to abandon the victim and help with the culprit, leading to a clash of beliefs and a further strain on their relationship.
The strike's impact is felt throughout the hospital as Pilar appeals to the protestors to return to work due to the overwhelming number of urgent cases. Many eventually give in, signaling the beginning of the end for the strike.
In a dramatic subplot, Hugo, the son of Leo and Lluis, is among the prisoners injured in the fire. His parents' panic leads to a confrontation between Lluis and Leo, with Lluis demanding that Leo take responsibility for her actions in a previous case involving their son. Leo, torn between protecting her son and her professional integrity, decides to come clean, only to be heartbroken when Hugo admits to his wrongdoing.
May's personal life takes a turn for the worse when Rocio, her partner, hires a lawyer and threatens May for putting their child at risk. The tension between them escalates, with May determined to fight for custody.
Patricia's own health takes a turn when she learns that her cancer has metastasized, meaning it was bound to spread regardless of the hospital's actions. This revelation is followed by a high-stakes debate between Patricia and Moa on a popular talk show, where both sides present valid arguments for their respective healthcare models.
In a tender moment, Quique visits Oscar in the cancer ward and finally expresses his true feelings, leading to a romantic encounter between the two.
The episode reaches its climax when Moa is brutally attacked by locals angry about the strike, forcing the union to end the strike for the safety of the protestors. Patricia visits Moa in the hospital and reveals her trump card—knowledge of Moa's past involvement in his wife's suicide. Instead of using this information against him, Patricia makes a desperate plea for Moa to cure her cancer.
"Last Man Standing" is a gripping episode that explores the themes of survival, truth, and the lengths people will go to protect their beliefs and their loved ones. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of political and professional battles and the resilience of those who stand up for what they believe in.