A woman is found dead in a bus shelter outside her own home, but the neighbours are reluctant to get involved. Frankie's disappearance leads his colleagues to reopen an old case, after it becomes apparent that Frankie has been running his own inquiry. A shop-keeper at the end of his tether resorts to drastic action in order to be taken seriously. Ron's personal life becomes the talk of the department after Marty reveals Ron's secret.