Muldoon must make a final decision about whether Shea should be in Public Morals and puts him to the test to see if he is worthy. Rusty and Kay finally spend some much anticipated alone time together. Bullman plays "boyfriend" with Fortune when her mother comes to town. Kane finally returns to Hell's Kitchen, and it is soon a race between Rusty and Kane to get to each other first - with bloody results.

The streets of Hell's Kitchen run red with the blood of the Irish Mafia, as the west side war comes to a head. Muldoon treats Christine to a night on the town, and makes a decision. Duffy gets surprising news from Deirdre. As Bullman's feelings for Fortune intensify, he's forced to make a decision about their relationship.