Following a traffic accident, Barney and the detectives are stunned to learn that the driver involved is an indentured servant to an Agricultural Secretary to the Burmese government. While Harris takes offense to the situation, he tries to find a way to aid the man in obtaining his freedom.

When Wojo‘s recently purchased parrot dies at his desk, he unsuccessful tries to convince the pet store owner to change his return policy. When a depressed suicide hotline worker attempts to take his life, a caller who he helps attempts to help him. Meanwhile, Harris is desperate to get Dietrich to sign a release form so his book can get published.