When Police Chief Jesse Stone's relationship with his ex-wife worsens, he fears he will relapse into alcoholism. To get his mind off his problems, Jesse begins working on the unsolved murder of a bank teller shot during a robbery. Meanwhile, Stone's investigation of an alleged rape draws him into conflict with the town council, which hopes to preserve Paradise's reputation as an ideal seaside resort.

Director: Robert Harmon

Writer: Robert B. Parker, Ronni Kern

Actors: Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, Kohl Sudduth

Production: N/A