Bashir and Dax try to find a cure for a planet-wide infection that was induced by the Jem'Hadar as a form of punishment for disobeying the Dominion.
"You take the good, you take the bad ... ." Originally set at the prestigious Eastland School for Young Women, housemother Mrs. Garrett is the caretaker and confidante of a special group of girls. Over time, this group shrinks to be centered on only four young women: wealthy and spoiled Blair, gossipy Tootie, eager-to-please Natalie and tough girl Jo. Over the years, the girls graduate from school, and the story lines evolve with them.
A former girlfriend complicates Hunter's investigation of a string of campus murders while Molenski becomes the target of a cop-killer.
Sgt. Chris Novak agrees to postpone her leave of absence to help Hunter track down the serial cop killer, who appears to be tied to the murders of police in six other cities.