A working class man, distraught at the recent death of his father, impulsively becomes a skinhead and murders a Pakistani shopkeeper over a perceived insult.
Floyd Malcolm, following apparent advice from Fitz, turns from serial rape to murder. At the same time, Penhaligon's rape puts a strain on her relationship with Fitz.
Maggie Harvey, David's wife, is discovered to be the second killer, but her confession to the first murder means David will be set free. Jimmy Beck finally reaches his breaking point and sets out to punish David otherwise.