Following the death of suspected drug manufacturer Bradley Eckhart, Jack's career comes under threat when an investigation uncovers inconsistencies in his version of events when compared to the forensic report. Influenced by her feelings for Jack, Tess risks her own career by providing Jack with confidential information about the investigation. Jack's unrelenting belief in Eckhart's guilt is put to the test when his innocence is eventually revealed. After a teenager's illicit romance leads to a new suspect, the Heelers scour a drug lab for evidence linking the lab to their suspect. The weight of Eckhart's death causes Jack to make an admission to Tess about the circumstances of his death. After all truths finally come to light, Jack is arrested and charged for his vigilante actions.