Matlock Police are faced with the likelihood of a murder case as a result of a young woman's attempt to break away from the confusion of her domestic life.
There have been reports of strange sightings in the neighboring mountains which lead the Matlock police into uncovering a well planned million dollar crime.
After a very tense first meeting, the cries for help from a frightened young mother causes Det. Snr. Sgt. Maloney to work hand-in-glove with Sen. Det. Steve York's current girlfriend.
The Matlock police face the difficult question of weather or not the real mother is always the best mother, as opposed to a foster , only to find the solution is far from a simple one.
A Melbourne lawyer goes missing in the bush near Matlock; Sen. Const. Gary Hogan receives news of his transfer to Emerald; and the police station is plagued by astounding bad luck with the arrival of the Aboriginal "Bangerang Prince".