A traffic blitz in Mt. Thomas causes headaches for Tom and the rest of the Blue Heelers when Nick's friend is killed in an accident.

It's a bad day for all concerned when a gunman holds Chris and Adam hostage at the pub, and Tom is shot while acting as a mediator. When Investigators probe allegations of corruption among the Heelers, tempers fray.

Maggie enlists the help of an old ally to get to the truth behind the allegations hanging over PJ. PJ gets suspended after large amounts of money was found in his house. It is up to Maggie to clear his name and to prove that he was setup.