Matt pushes the boundaries when he fails to turn in a letter from a capture fugitive. Instead, he fulfils the fugitive's wish to pass the letter to his sick mother, and finds himself caught up in a murder case which should have been open-and-shut. With his job on the line, Matt continues his invesitgation contrary to orders. Meanwhile, Jennifer struggles to hide her emotions in light of a traumatic event and seeks advice from an unlikely source.

It's the innocent victim who was in the wrong place at the wrong time that motivates Homicide, as they investigate a sporting reunion that leaves the former University Eleven one man down. Meanwhile, Simon calls for back-up to deal with a persistent stalker.