The desiccated remains of a body are found inside the wall of a popular dance club. The investigation uncovers a turf war between artists within the local urban music industry, where the quest for success may end in death. 

The remains of a kidnapped woman are found in an abandoned refrigerator. When Brennan is called as an expert witness in the trail of the suspected murderers, she discovers the defense has brought in an expert of their own, Brennan's former forensic anthropology professor - and ex-lover - Dr. Michael Stires.