When a routine underwater vehicle recovery turns fatal, secrets are revealed that place the future of the task force in jeopardy. Jane takes it upon herself to investigate a mysterious disappearance while at the same time dealing with pending custody issues.

The task force turn their attention to locating the missing woman, the unexpected reason for her disappeance and why no one seems to have noticed. To solve the case, the Roughies must shake down some modern pirates. Jane becomes Tao's foster mother and receives some welcome support from Danny.