While Janet and Lina wrestle with a potential child sociopath, Richard crosses the line with a key witness. And Tatum discovers that running her own case is far from a drag.The investigation into Max Gardiner takes a turn when Max's father gives evidence about his abnormal behaviour. As more information is uncovered about Max's history, Lina forms a firm opinion on his guilt. While Janet recommends not prosecuting, David has his own ideas – and forces Janet to pursue Max in court.
Richard is surprised when Tina Chang discharges herself from hospital, intent on giving evidence to shut Vatalidis' killer away for good. But she soon starts to crumble when faced with the prospect of giving detailed evidence of her ordeal in court. Richard does all he can to calm Tina down – but unwittingly crosses the line, forcing Tracey to take him off the case. Unable to face court without Richard, Tina follows him on a night out – and guilty Richard is forced to put her straight. But he's unprepared for the shock news the following day that Tina has fled the country and will not be giving evidence.
Tatum is handed her own contest to run – a face-off between two drag queens. Tatum wins the case for her complainant, but when she sees the drag queen's show firsthand, she discovers she's been used for an entirely different purpose.
Tension between Lina and Erin lingers after Lina's questioning about Rhys. But they thaw when Erin helps Lina dissect the Gardiner case.