Pearl is mysteriously poisoned at a bar. Meanwhile, Bell contemplates changes, but the other detectives of the OCCB suspect what she's up to.
Tropes in this episode include:
- What the Hell, Hero?: A friendly drink in Bell's office turns ugly when Stabler reveals that he and the rest of the OCCB knew that Bell was getting a promotion and the OCCB was being disbanded. Bell's actions during the episode didn't help, snapping at Jet and when confronted by Stabler copped an attitude with him. Stabler reminds her that he joined the unit because of Kathy's death, and his heart and soul is in the OCCB.
