Bluey is out to get small time crim Tony Benson - and Benson is very much aware of it. Benson makes several attempts to discredit Bluey, including planting a fake bomb in his car and appearing to commit a 'robbery' which never occurred. Bluey is subsequently suspended from duty, and is only brought back into favour by the efforts of Det. Gary Dawson.

Eric Yates, a brilliant criminal, escapes custody while attending a funeral. Bluey is baffled by Yates' disappearance, and questions whether the escape was actually Yates' idea. The only clue seems to lie with Yates' wife.

Bluey investigates when a contract is put out on underworld figure Vic Nelson, and word is that a policeman will carry out the deed.