Lise Simms

An earthquake leaves Maggie trapped in an elevator and threatens Meredith's streak of successful surgeries; Owen gives medical advice over the phone; Ben opens up to Jackson.

When Castle's idol, a famously reclusive author, turns up dead, Castle is determined to solve his hero's murder. But as he and Beckett dig deeper, they discover that truth is stranger than fiction.

The Jeffersonian team investigates the murder of Jack Spindler, a successful employee at a brokerage firm by day, but a stripper by night. When the team learns how Spindler’s moonlighting affected his personal life, they start to question the people closest to him, including his stripper friend, Storm (guest star Brandon Barash). Meanwhile, Booth’s mother (guest star Joanna Cassidy) shows up after a 24-year absence in his life and makes a special request of him.

In Hawaii, Michael and Janet are pursued by two attractive strangers (Nicole Scherzinger, Tyson C. Beckford); Claire goes on a shopping spree.

In order to save money, Michael books a 43-hour flight to Hawaii with several layovers; Michael chastises Janet for packing too many clothes.