Jack and Kate are still reeling from their fallout in Rome, each trying to suppress their growing feelings. Adding fuel to the fire, Piers steps into his new role as Staff Captain with calculated charm, hoping to rekindle his relationship with Kate. When Jack recognises a familiar face - a notorious ex-con named Mickey Eldergill - things take a sinister turn. Rumours swirl about stolen bullion tied to Mickey's past, and Jack warns Kate to keep her distance. But her detective instincts pull her back into the fray, especially when one of Mickey's henchmen is found murdered during a tour excursion. And Piers's rivalry with Jack takes a turn, setting the stage for a battle of wills that threatens both men's futures.

A lavish influencer party on a sun-soaked Gozo beach turns deadly when its host, Tony Tong, is found murdered. Amid the chaos, Jamil is discovered passed out near the scene, making him the prime suspect. Jack and Kate are forced to set aside their personal tension to clear Jamil's name. As the case unravels, Kate sees Jack's unwavering loyalty to Jamil, softening her resolve to keep their relationship strictly professional. Meanwhile, Jamil's unspoken feelings for Cassie take a hit when she admits she only sees him as a friend. And Piers intensifies his schemes, determined to make both Jack and Kate's lives miserable as he plots his next move.