Hightown

Biagio and Teresa, now married, just had a baby (Antonio). Meanwhile, Riina is in Palermo with his companions in the offices of Michael Cavataio disguised as soldiers of the Guardia di Finanza. The group consists of Toto Riina, Bernardo Provenzano, Calogero Bagarella and two other men (soldiers of Tano Badalamenti, the boss of Cinisi). The goal is to kill Corleonesi Cavataio, who had previously eliminated Salvatore La Barbera.

Jackie finds out where Krista Collins is staying, but gets pulled back into her own life. Ray comes face to face with Osito. Junior tries to reconcile with Donna's family.

Toto Riina's patience runs out as the Communist deputy Pio La Torre opposes the construction of a military base in Comiso. Commissioner Mangano, now retired, advises magistrates of Palermo who are determined to nail the Mafia to use Biagio Schiro, who he has also recommended to work with judges Giovanni Falcone, Paolo Borsellino and Rocco Chinnici. For his part, Toto Riina summons his killers whom he orders to kill La Torre.

Jackie and Junior struggle to cope in the wake of a traumatic event. Ray's investigation picks up speed. Ray is there for Renee when she really needs him.

When Jackie realizes Junior's involved with Sherry Henry's murder, she enlists Ray and the entire CCINU to track him down -- before Frankie has him murdered. Renee finds herself deeply questioning her budding relationship with Ray.

Jackie and Ray try to return to business as usual after a depressing failure, only to learn the case might not actually be closed.

Matthias sets off to find Asmodeus and recapture Martin's sword. Helped by the shrews of Mossflower he finally meets his foe in the deep caverns where he guards the warrior's sword - the object of Matthias' quest. In a terrible battle Matthias kills Asmodeus. At last the serpent is dead and the sword is his. Now he can truly be a protector of Redwall. But news of Cluny's assault reaches him and he realizes he is trapped deep underground.