 Old wounds are opened, including mention of a canceled check that had been evidence that Frank was involved in the scandal that got Nick fired.Police Captain Alcoa is not happy with Nick's return, having despised his attitude but respected his abilities as a detective, but has to go along with the mayor's demand that he give Nick anything he needs to solve the case.After reporting for work, Nick takes a different office than the one he was assigned because the light was not to the liking of his painter friend, Ed.