Castle and Beckett investigate the case of a rich teenager found dead of a gunshot wound in a boat in Central Park lake; Castle becomes more involved in Alexis' life and make sure she is on the right track.
The BAU is called to a North Carolina mountain town after a woman is found badly injured and another is missing, and they discover that these two are not the only victims.
Carter confronts Benton about his inability to deal with Gant's death. Carol admits that she made a fatal mistake and, consequently, the hospital suspends her.
Carter performs an appendectomy on Benton. Jeanie and Fischer share their first kiss.
Suffering emotionally from his recent beating, Greene misdiagnoses cases. The family of Kenny Law sues Greene for medical malpractice. Hathaway and Greene interview unacceptable candidates for the desk clerk position.