Criminal psychologist Fitz is frustrated when another murdered woman is found and he is ordered off the case.

Despite this initial setback, Fitz and DS Penhaligan are determined to find out the truth.

Criminal psychologist Fitz interrogates Tina and realises that her psychological problems stem from her relationship with her family and she finds expression through provoking Sean.

Criminal psychologist Fitz realises that Cassidy's confession is flawed, but he will not retract his statement.

DS Bilborough needs to be seen to make an arrest and when he does, he incurs Fitz's wrath.

After another prostitute is slain, Fitz comes to believe that David Harvey's wife Maggie is the killer, in spite of vehement protesting by the police and his brother, Father Michael.

Bill Nash smiles at Stuart Grady, and, in those few seconds, changes the course of their lives and inadvertently turns them both to murder.

Meanwhile, on the domestic front, Judith finally rebels.