Joe Camareno

While Lem prepares to plead guilty to the heroin charges, Vic strikes a deal with Antwon Mitchell that will guarantee Lem's safety in prison. When the deal unexpectedly goes awry, Vic takes drastic measures to protect Lem. Meanwhile, a betrayal and uncontrollable circumstances threatens to destroy Dutch and Claudette's longstanding friendship. Julien is instrumental in closing the 'glory hole' case.

The walls close in on Vic when Kavanaugh invades the Barn and sets up office. An elusive serial killer comes back into Dutch and Claudette's life, and Tina's discovery of Julien's homosexual past adds a whole new level of tension to their relationship.