Goren and Eames help a financial executive who was framed for murder, then blackmailed to cover up her company's illegal use of stock.
The combination of the murder of two children, Costas’ pregnancy and Russell’s drinking problem begin to take their toll on Sipowicz.
Youthful detective Danny Sorenson joins the squad and, during a multiple homicide investigation, discovers that his new colleagues have yet to recover from Simone's death.