Jessica goes the extra mile to assist a homeless war vet obtain an ID so he can be admitted into a shelter; Sammy is determined to save a dog after he accidentally shoots it in the leg; Lydia struggles with a serious personal matter while she and Ruben investigate the murder of a man who sheltered and aided women in need.

Sammy tries to make amends after the murder of a young man who agreed to testify in one of his cases. John and Tang find themselves babysitting a documentary film crew. Lydia is ordered to put on her uniform and serve as shift supervisor for the day, but the job could be more than her body is able to handle.