LaRue (an outstanding Kiel Martin) and Washington (sturdy Taurean Blacque) try to find clues on whoever assaulted Garibaldi, who's in critical condition. Rumors start to fly about Hunter's (an amusing James Sikking) new girlfriend. Mayor Cleveland's son remains on the loose. Furillo (a terrific Daniel J. Travanti) assembles a committee to investigate police corruption.
This episode packs a super two emotional punch, with no less than two fathers losing their sons through violent means: It's genuinely gut-wrenching to see both Cleveland (an excellent J.A. Preston) and Garibaldi's dad Anthony (a heartbreaking turn by Joe Dorsey) cope with the awful news that their sons have died. Moreover, LaRue has an equally powerful moment in which he breaks down because he blames himself for not saying or doing anything about Garibaldi being in trouble earlier. It's also touching to see everyone pull together to help their fellow fallen cop in one way or another: Jablonski (a fine Robert Prosky) tells everyone to be careful out there, Mayo (sweet Mimi Kuzyk) sits in the hospital with Anthony, and even Daniels (nicely played by Jon Cypher) lends his complete support.
This episode packs a super two emotional punch, with no less than two fathers losing their sons through violent means: It's genuinely gut-wrenching to see both Cleveland (an excellent J.A. Preston) and Garibaldi's dad Anthony (a heartbreaking turn by Joe Dorsey) cope with the awful news that their sons have died. Moreover, LaRue has an equally powerful moment in which he breaks down because he blames himself for not saying or doing anything about Garibaldi being in trouble earlier. It's also touching to see everyone pull together to help their fellow fallen cop in one way or another: Jablonski (a fine Robert Prosky) tells everyone to be careful out there, Mayo (sweet Mimi Kuzyk) sits in the hospital with Anthony, and even Daniels (nicely played by Jon Cypher) lends his complete support.
