After the intense happenings in the previous episodes of "Rizzoli & Isles" season 7, the show's upcoming episode 4 will focus more on Dr. Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander). In fact, "Rizzoli & Isles" season 7 episode 4 will depict Maura's struggles with the aftereffects of the head trauma she suffered when Jane Rizzoli's nemesis Alice Sands (Annabeth Gish) shot her at Korsak's (Bruce McGill) wedding in the previous season.
Maura Isles' Medical Conditions In 'Rizzoli & Isles' Season 7 Episode 7
In "Rizzoli & Isles" season 7 episode 4 titled, "Post-Mortem," Maura will deal with effects of the subdural hematoma, a condition where a blood clot is formed between the brain and the skull, she suffered after she was shot. According to CarterMatt, Maura will also be dealing with a bunch of medical conditions associated with her head injury.
Speaking of other medical conditions, Maura will also realize in "Rizzoli & Isles" season 7 episode 4 that the injury will have an effect on her remarkable memory. She will also be struggling in doing simple chores as well as the fainting spells that worried Detective Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and the rest of the team, Ecumenical News notes.
'Rizzoli & Isles' Season 7 Episode 4 Synopsis And Guest Star
Aside from Maura's struggles, the team will also deal with a case involving the death of a mailman in "Rizzoli & Isles" season 7 episode 4. Additionally, fans will get to see "Odd Couple" actress Yvette Nicole Brown as one of the guest stars of this season.
Brown will reportedly play the role of "brash and blustery" U.S. Postal Inspector CJ Prescott in "Rizzoli & Isles" season 7 episode 4. Based on a previous TVLine report, Brown's character will be of someone who possesses an over-the-top passion for her job.
"A mailman is murdered, so the team joins investigative forces with a brash postal inspector who suspects the killing is part of a conspiracy," "Rizzoli & Isles" season 7 episode 4 synopsis read, as per TV Guide. "Also, Maura struggles with her injury, and Angela steps in when Korsak gets an awful birthday present for Kiki."
Upcoming "Rizzoli & Isles" Season 7 Will See More Of Maura's Struggles
Meanwhile, Maura will continue facing the struggles in her health in the succeeding episode of "Rizzoli & Isles" season 7. In fact, showrunner Jan Nash previously revealed that the upcoming "Rizzoli & Isles" season 7 episodes would be difficult for Maura.
Nash added that fans will see how Maura will face the challenges to adjust to the ramifications her injury caused, SheKnows reports. Nash also hinted Maura's worries to not be able to come back to her old self again, sparking the idea that her condition might be semi-permanent.
"Maura's great gift is her giant brain," Nash told TV Guide. "What does it mean to this character if in fact she can't use it fully? Is she defined by her ability to know everything? [She's] asking questions that we all ask ourselves. We all make decisions in our lives. It's 'I made a choice at a moment in time for very good reasons, but is that choice still relevant to me?'"
"Rizzoli & Isles" season 7 episode 4 will premiere on Monday, Jun. 20 at 9 p.m. on TNT. What are thoughts on Maura's head injury? Sound off below and follow Parent Herald for more news and updates.
