Bunk Moreland arrives in the homicide unit and asks about McNulty's whereabouts.

Bunk warns McNulty about the risks of his plan, including prison and losing his job.

Bunk tells McNulty to keep his name out of the case file.

A newspaper delivery person arrives and Bunk comments on getting the paper at the office.

McNulty asks for a working car and Bunk pulls him aside to talk.

Characters discuss political appointments and budget numbers.

McNulty asks to take fingerprints from the decedent to get an ID.

The editor-in-chief addresses the newspaper staff about budget cuts.

McNulty discusses the red ribbon with the medical examiner.

A financial investigation is conducted while McNulty mentions the red ribbon to Bunk.

The editor discusses staff cuts while McNulty shows Bunk a ribbon in Ray Cole's file.

A reporter meets with a source to discuss political appointments.

Characters discuss a car ride and political gossip about Daniels.

Characters discuss drug trade and a brick-throwing game.

A reporter questions a suspect about a senator's car and cash.

A character recalls why he wanted to be a newspaperman.

A robbery occurs while characters discuss McNulty's serial killer story.

Characters discuss Omar and change their plans.

A character tries to trade political help for grand jury assistance, and McNulty explains his plan.

Characters discuss how to make the serial killer story more sensational.

Characters continue discussing the ethics of faking murders.

Characters discuss a drug deal and where to find Honey Nut cereal.