Chicago med season 11 episode 6 recap: Bert says his final goodbye while David reveals hidden truths and Ripley faces heartbreak

Chicago Med season 11 aired a new episode on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, titled “The Story of Us.” The emotional episode brought back Sharon Goodwin’s family as they faced a serious medical crisis involving her ex-husband Bert.

As always, the show mixed deep personal moments with dramatic hospital cases.

This episode showed the hard reality of Alzheimer’s disease and the difficult choices families have to make. Sharon tried to hold her family together, but her son David couldn’t accept his father’s wishes.

His struggle uncovered a surprising family secret. Other doctors at the hospital dealt with their own emotional and moral challenges.

Ripley, Asher, and Frost each dealt with personal issues that affected their work. Sadie hid her pain, Naomi faced confusion about her feelings, and the doctors all tried to balance their hearts with their duties.

The episode showed that sometimes the hardest battles are not medical ones but emotional ones 

Chicago Med season 11 episode 6: Goodwin’s family faces painful truths

The main focus of “The Story of Us” was Sharon Goodwin and her family’s emotional struggle after Bert was taken to the hospital following a fall.

Bert’s Alzheimer’s got worse and even though he was very sick he had already signed papers refusing surgery or life support.

Sharon wanted to respect his wishes but her son David didn’t agree and it caused a painful conflict in the family.

Things got harder when David revealed a secret. The man he called his father wasn’t his real dad. This truth had been hidden for years and brought more pain and confusion. Sharon tried to comfort him but he wouldn’t listen.

His siblings had already accepted their father’s decline and believed following Bert’s wishes was the right thing to do.

In the end, the family stayed by Bert’s side as he passed away peacefully. Sharon’s calm strength held everyone together.

The episode showed that love can still bring a family close, even in moments of deep sadness and goodbye.

Chicago Med season 11 episode 6: Ripley and Sadie’s relationship tested

While Goodwin dealt with heartbreak, Dr. Ripley’s relationship with Sadie also took an emotional turn. Their bond seemed strong until Sadie’s daughter accidentally called Ripley “dad,” showing how close he had become to them.

The sweet moment didn’t last long. Sadie started to feel pain from her prosthetic but hid it because she was worried her insurance wouldn’t cover the treatment.

Dr. Hannah Asher encouraged Sadie to be honest with Ripley. When Sadie finally told him the truth, the talk ended sadly. She said she did not believe he really loved her.

Ripley said he wanted to love her but Sadie told him that wanting love and feeling love are not the same. Their breakup left Ripley confused and hurt.

He did not know if he was afraid of commitment or unsure about his feelings.

This story showed the main theme of the episode - love under pressure. It showed that caring deeply doesn’t always make a relationship work.

Ripley’s quiet pain and Sadie’s honesty reminded viewers that Chicago Med isn’t just about saving lives. It’s also about people trying to heal emotionally while facing life’s toughest moments.

Other highlights of Chicago Med season 11 episode 6

Beyond the heavy family and relationship stories, “The Story of Us” also had lighter and more thoughtful moments for other characters.

Dr. Asher continued to be a voice of wisdom at the hospital, helping both patients and coworkers when they were unsure of what to do. 

She encouraged Naomi to take a chance on love with Dr. Frost, but Naomi waited too long.

By the time she was ready, Frost had already started flirting with a paramedic he met while treating two kids who were stung by hornets.

Dr. Lenox also had a personal breakthrough. After talking with a patient who inspired her to live more freely she decided to get a tattoo. She used it to take control of her own story and do something bold for herself.

This small act showed a softer and more open side of Lenox that fans rarely see.

Overall episode 6 mixed sadness love and hope in a beautiful way. It showed that everyone at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center, doctors, nurses and patients, has their own story of strength.

The episode reminded viewers that healing is not just about saving lives. Sometimes it is about finding peace and moving forward after loss.

Fans can watch the new episodes of Chicago Med season 11 on NBC and Peacock.