 A befriended informant tips Grijpstra about a weapon used for eight executions. Grijpstra tries to catch the owner red-handed, and fiercely goes after him when the informant is found murdered. He is also drinking a lot and gets into trouble when a suspect s lawyer finds out, after which an investigation is launched. De Gier amicably splits up with Elise. A frustrated Grijpstra announces that he is going to request a transfer.