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Although he tells Sydnor the Davis investigation could be a 'career case', Freamon keeps a wary eye out for Marlo, who strikes a business deal with Barksdale. Meanwhile, Carcetti throws the police a bone by removing the cap on secondary employment.

Marlo forges an alliance with a drug connect who shows him a new communications trick. Meanwhile, McNulty's case is getting increased attention from the newspaper, thanks in large part to Templeton being added to the reporting team.

The bodies from the vacants continue to pile up while Burrell offers his support to Daniels and forgives Rawls for crossing him. Elsewhere, Bubbles' revenge plan backfires, and Proposition Joe looks to the Co-op to pay shipment losses... but finds them uncooperative.

Hank's first day in the "Santa Monica Cop" writer's room brings aggravation by his new co-workers. Hank is surprised during a visit to Levon's apartment. Things start looking up for Charlie and Marcy when he meets Rath's new assistant. Karen gets an unexpected surprise.

Hank sits in on a casting session while Levon tries to bond with Rath's assistant, Melanie. Hank gets his first episode assignment, much to the chagrin of co-workers Terry and Hugh. Charlie hopes to fix things with Marcy, while Karen is ready to throw in the towel with

With Steintorf ordering Rawls to initiate remedies for the rising crime rate, Freamon's vigilance pays off, sending Sydnor and the department into overdrive. Although Daniels is originally delighted, a further probe with Pearlman reveals some troubling information.