Tom Fitzpatrick

Jane and Maura work to solve two murders that have deep personal connections for Korsak; Jane gets a surprise visit; Maura receives upsetting feedback on her novel.

Ray forces Mickey to return to LA and brings him to Ed Cochran, who holds a press conference taking full credit for finding and killing Sully Sullivan. However, Kate McPherson, a Boston reporter, doesn't believe the story and begins to investigate his death. In a desperate bid to control his father Ray corrupts a parole officer and has him take over Mickey's case.

Dan must defend his job after he gets a bad review on one of the city's new satisfaction kiosks; Abby and Gurgs receive some shocking information from Wyatt's daughter.

When family matters force Gibbs to leave mid-case, McGee and Tony argue over who should lead the murder investigation in his place.

Thinking Jonathan has turned into a dog, Mark embarks alone to unite a young runaway with his family.