Following the story of Cillian who was diagnosed with Hirschsprung's disease at birth. It has caused damage to his large intestine and led to his inability to go to the toilet for himself, however after a seven month period and many procedures a final operation will make him completely independent. Also in the hospital is a 14-year-old girl from Co Westmeath who has a hole in her ear drum, and a nine-year-old boy who accidentally swallowed a coin.