Christine Avila

Domestic violence in Russell's family leads to a tragedy; Sipowicz and Medavoy probe an old missing-persons case that yields a murder victim.

A teen who painted graffiti in Little Italy is slain; Donna makes a decision about her relationship with Medavoy; Sylvia is mugged.

Gaines' boss finally loses patience with Gaines' ineffective pursuit of Jack, as Jack turns the tables. Meanwhile, Nina and Tony learn the plot to assassinate Senator Palmer goes deeper than they thought and Senator Palmer gets surprising news from Maureen Kingsley.

Holly pushes Saul and Sarah to their limits; Kevin encounters prejudice in the workplace for the first time; Justin struggles with a hero's welcome from a soldier he saved in Iraq.

A girl thought to be dead is not, despite her mother's positive identification; when a stakeout turns violent, a member of the 15th is shot.