Carey is under pressure to charge James Whitlock, with Pierson keen for them to work together to close the case. Both soon find they have other problems to deal with, and Whitlock is left to Latif and Tan to 'break'.
Carey's inability to reach Napier leads to her facing the consequences of her actions, and through Danny Hart, an unlikely group of allies presents itself. Pierson is also facing the consequences of his actions and must convince his colleagues that he is fit for the job.
Meanwhile, an off-the-record military group known as ‘E-Squadron' seek advice from the mysterious Simon on how to get their plans back on track. Simon suggests ‘executive action', and a deadly trap is set for Rachel Carey.
