Fitz continues his uneasy relationship with the Manchester constabulary when the crime fighters are called in to find a missing boy.

Extra pressure is piled on when an angry mob gathers at the police station demanding action and DCI Bilborough awaits the imminent birth of his child.

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.