When a city council candidate's fundraiser ends in an assassination attempt, Stabler makes it a top priority to find the culprit. Despite Thurman's orders, the local precinct captain is reluctant to let Bell's team take the lead.
Ready to move on, Brooke ends her relationship with Blake. Blindsided, Blake has a hard time digesting with the news. He attempts to hang out with his friends in order to take his mind off of his failed relationship.
Brooke's begins to regret her decision when she realizes Spencer hasn’t upheld his end of the bargain. Blake goes out on a date in an attempt to move on from Brooke.
Brooke and Blake reconnect, but realize seeing each other was a mistake. Shannon begins questioning where she stands with Blake after her ex-boyfriend pays her a visit.
Spencer realizes hooking up with Brooke was a mistake and wants out. Blake discovers that Shannon had relationships with his best friend and doesn't know how to cope.