On the pretence of continuing their investigation into a farm vandalism case Adam and Dash spy Nick having some trouble handing Zoe a ring box. Dash and Adam strain to see whether or not she accepts the ring but their view is obstructed. Could Nick be getting married?
The Heelers' speculations about the probability of coming nuptials are interrupted by a distressing call. Zoe's horse has been hit by a car. They rush out to the scene. Zoe is beside herself, wanting to put the horse out of its misery herself. Nick convinces her to put her target pistol down and leave it to the vet. Zoe's grief over the death of her horse is amplified when she is told that during the course of the Heelers' investigation they have spoken to a man at her home who claims to be her boyfriend, a Mr Martin Bridport. Zoe flies into a rage - Martin had no right to be at her place, and he killed her horse!
Martin denies everything but Zoe is adamant; her ex-boyfriend is the culprit. Martin seems to be confused about the relationship with Zoe claiming that they are still lovers. Yet Zoe insists that it was over two years ago. None of this impresses Nick.
In an attempt to smooth things over between them, Nick takes Zoe to a meal at the Imperial. But they are met again by Martin, apparently determined to prove that Zoe is his. Nick loses his temper with Zoe's smarmy ex but is stopped from assaulting him by the other Heelers. Next morning PJ is woken by a call from Nick. He is at Zoe's property - Martin Brigport is dead.
Homicide is called in and it doesn't look good for either Nick or Zoe. They were the first people at the scene of the crime and there is the matter of Zoe's target pistol. On top of all this Nick is refusing to co-operate with the Homicide detectives or even the other Heelers. Just why he is keeping his mouth so firmly shut is eluding everyone. Is he doing it for Zoe or did he pull the trigger? Nick has lost his temper before...
The Heelers begin an exhaustive and difficult investigation into what really happened the night of Martin's death? Who is protecting who? Can the truth come out without either Zoe or Nick being found guilty? And if innocent, will Nick be able to continue as a copper? Certainly this will be the greatest test Nick and Zoe have ever faced. Are Nick's plans for marriage now irretrievable?
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