Fresh on the heels of the season two finale Rizzoli is trying to manage her confusing feelings for Maura and the case of a criminal from her past. Her hunt to stop him before he kills again takes her to Seattle, and straight into the sights of her ex.

Before the Oceanic crew are rescued Kate decides to leave Locke's community and rejoin everyone else at the beach. On her way she bumps into Juliet and in trying to get back to the beach they encounter serious trouble and need to depend on one another.