The mystery and conspiracy continue to unravel as FBI agents Mei, Kelton and Tyner investigate a gruesome crime scene while things heat up between Judy Nash and her competition when they meet for drinks. Kelton makes an early-morning visit to the Collins estate to deliver news to an already distraught Senator Collins, who is planning and preparing for the tense trip to Washington and the all-important vote on Judge Wallace Rainer for the Supreme Court. The case takes an unexpected turn when Judy Nash reconnects will old friend Daniel Lucas.

When Senator Collins delivers a press conference to address the speculation swirling around his vote on Judge Wallace Rainer as a justice of the Supreme Court, Marcy struggles with developments involving Judge Rainer, and Agents Mei and Lucas investigate leads that uncover new clues to the conspiracy.