A Federal order concerning a Government "asset" creates chaos for the Strike Force; Kordo and Goldman fear for their futures; Abrams decides to close the book on his career.

Torello's birthday celebration is halted when Danny is shot in a restaurant men's room, leaving only a one-word clue concerning the identity of the gunman.

A PI is killed before he can tell Torello the details of a murder, sending the Strike Force on a search for a possible witness, who is also wanted by Luca.