Matlock and Tyler discover that somebody else has kidnapped Linda's son, which was part of her scheme. Matlock also searches for some hard-to-find coins he need to put together the case.

Matlock has finally had the breakthrough in the case he was struggling with, but after being hit by a car, he needs to put the case together from scratch. Unfortunately, his nurse isn't too pleased to see him trying to work, and does her best to make sure he gets the rest he needs.