Who killed Matt Bendel? The police suspect his partner, Elliott Conklin, the assistant chair of the psychology department at Santa Monica College. Elliott was found with the body, covered in blood – and he doesn't have an alibi. Elliott wants Pete Ferguson to help clear his name. But Pete doesn't have time – he's had to take over one of Elliott's classes – and he thinks Elliott might be guilty.
Jamie Brodie isn't so sure. Matt had a secret that may have gotten him killed. The investigation of that secret leads to someone from Jamie's past - and another death that will change Jamie forever.