Our Young Lions are still idealistic, even heroic. There is nothing cynical about them. They want their lives to mean something: they want to make a difference. That's why Donna Parry's headed for the big smoke. But her first day as a city cop is more than she'd counted on when the police station is rocked to its foundations by a convicted cop-killer determined to exact his own vengeance.

Guido Martin is forced to deal with his mutually exclusive and mutually intense yearnings: for his job, and the woman he loves.

Cameron's new lover accuses her partner, Guido Martin, of stealing money while he's working undercover. The lover has first-hand experience - he's a hitman.

Donna Parry's sunny spirit is challenged as she deals with elitism and prejudice.

Guido's undercover past threatens his job at South West police station.

Politics become personal and passionate for Eddie, Donna and Madeleine as they investigate a riot at a Sydney detention centre and the escape of a teenage refugee.