The title of this episode 'Judas Kiss' tells it all. Rita and Chris are betraayed by an old time friend and allied who abuses their loyalty.

When a reporter's dead body is dragged out of the ocean by a fisherman, Mike and Holly are assigned to investigate. All evidence points to Jason Hemmings, son of Senator Grant Hemmings who's running for Governor. Mike and Holly soon find their investigation hampered by Paula Houston, Hemmings' Chief of Staff, who doesn't want any bad publicity to ruin the campaign. Meanwhile, Michael bonds with Jason Hemmings, and works to clear his name.