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.
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.
A job-related injury cause Jeanie's ex-husband to admit his HIV status to one of his co-workers. With Morgenstern unable to work because of his recent heart attack, Anspaugh officially appoints Weaver as the temporary replacement.