During an operation investigating a Cafe illegally operating as a Casino, an officer is kidnapped, prompting DCI Meadows and the team to search through the night.
DCI Meadows has to deal with violent protests when a local newspaper reveals the location of a registered paedophile in safe accommodation in Sun Hill.
Dave Quinnan returns to active duty after two weeks recovering in admin. He is paired with Tony, who wonders if his old colleague is really ready for the tough unpredictability of the streets.
Jim Carver is due for tenure in 2 months, which means he will have to go back to uniform and transfer to a different station, but his old friend and trainer June comes up with an alternative compromise.
Santini is desperate to conceal his involvement with his lover, the club and the drugs, however things aren't that easy and he and Fox are held captive.