A jury sequestered in a hotel struggle to reach a verdict in a sensational kidnapping-murder trial. In the opener, a juror is beaten so the judge orders the jury to be sequestered; and the governor learns of an old threat that has resurfaced.

Governor Bennett makes a confession that leads to a renewed connection; Danny overcomes his strained relationship with his father and asks for help; Anna finds a new ally in Ryan; an important discrepancy in the case is found.