Danny and Baez's investigation into the death of a chesshustler is complicated by interference from the victim's son.Also, Erin is offered an endorsement of her run for D.A. by aninfluential Harlem pastor in exchange for a professionalfavor; Gormley comes to Frank with a request regarding adisabled officer who has a connection to Danny; and Jamietries to make amends with a man he regrets putting away as ayoung officer.
The body of Lisa Mullworth is washed up on the banks of theRiver Tyne. Mullworth was the HR advisor of a local turbinecompany, and Vera and her team discover a mount of lies fromher family about Lisa and their own whereabouts and theirknowledge of the overall situation.
In the aftermath of Deirdre's grisly death, Rowan searches forsafety in a strange city; Sip provides Rowan with a safe housewhile he investigates Deirdre's murder; Lasher makes contactwith Rowan but not in the way one might expect.
Kat is presented with a book deal that requires her to dredgeup terrible memories; Del wants to say goodbye to the past,while Alice yearns to return there.
Michael Desiato discovers a jaw-dropping secret. Olivia Delmontseizes an opportunity to push Michael to make a dangerousdecision. Meanwhile, a desperate business deal hatched byLittle Mo and the Desire Crew threatens Eugene and his low-keylife on the run. Elizabeth shelters Michael while Big Mo's bigplans place her directly in the crosshairs of Gina.
Shane and Sophie challenge old patterns, while Alice discovers"The One" may be closer than she thinks. Danidistracts herself from Dre, until a surprising reveal forceher to choose what she really wants. Micah and Maribel makemoves toward becoming parents, while Finley takes a big stepinto adulthood as all of the season's love, lust, loss,laughs and longing come to a head.