Cultural tension between gangs in an inner city high school reaches a boiling point when Bing Ling, a member of the Asian gang, is killed.

Kate and Charlie find themselves in conflict in the lead up to the Coronial Inquest into her shooting of Gordy Gilmour. Bill tries to act as mediator between the two in an effort at re-establishing the 'team' they had before this incident but Kate feels detached from the Force as Charlie gives her the cold shoulder instead of support, making her feel like she's being unfairly judged for doing her job.