Detective Rodion Stotsky begins the investigation into the mysterious death of a school teacher. His presence is disturbing the little town of Strunevo and its police force.

Egor uncovers what Trosha saw from the window. Rodion takes Tarasik under his wing to continue the investigation.

Rodion has more questions for Egor. Head of police, Nazar Akimych advises Tarasik to question Rodion and stay away from the investigation.

Rodion and Tarasik uncover more about the Strunevo gang of bandits and the leader, "Dad". They hold Yasha Gypsy captive.

There is an explosion in the warehouse. Rodion and Tarasik are injured but determined to continue with the investigation. Akimych knows Tarasik is hiding something.

The police investigate what happened to Yasha Gypsy. Egor gets more involved with the gang of bandits. Akimych takes sick leave.