 Hank, a newcomer to Cheers, has the hots for Carla, but Carla won t give him an inch. He seems like a nice guy, but Carla is afraid that anyone that seems nice that is interested in her or visa versa, has some rotten aspect in his life. Diane and the gang persuade her to take a chance, and after her initial grilling where she doesn t uncover any deep dark secrets, Carla starts dating Hank. After a few dates where things go very well, Carla ceremoniously dumps Hank. All are confused, including Hank. Sam finds out that the only thing that Carla and Hank haven t done is go to bed, Carla hesitant because this may be his one major fault. Allowing herself to be vulnerable, Carla whisks Hank off to the one place that they can have some privacy, Diane s apartment. After they take off, the Coach however lets slip that Hank is indeed hiding a secret from everyone, including Carla, that being that he has a major heart problem, which even the least bit of excitement, including sex, could kill him. Worried, Sam and Diane run off to stop Carla and Hank. They get there in time, and Hank admits his problem. This ends Carla and Hanks bittersweet romance, one where Carla will remember him as the best lover she ever had.