 Harry Field is found dead having fallen, or been pushed, off a bridge. As they look into the case, Morse and Lewis learn that Harry was a bit of a character, something of a bohemian and an artist who did a lot of art restoration and cleaning. His wife Helen hadn t seen him for a week, but this wasn t unusual for their relationship. Morse develops a liking for Harry and his sense of humor. Although Harry wasn t much of a painter in his own right, he may have been involved in art forgery scheme. Lewis decides the time has come for him to seek promotion to Inspector and seeks Morse s endorsement.