After Detective Elena Romero's partner is shot and is in critical condition, she learns she has to baby-sit a rookie detective, Pete Cummings. But before she can argue with her Captain, a robbery takes place downtown and she is the only detective available. Romero and Cummings investigate the robbery and learn that it is tied in with the one where her partner was shot. Romero also learns she is working with an angel. When their investigation shows the criminals trying to leave town, they follow their leads onto a cruise ship. With the FBI involved, the briefing leads Romero to think the FBI is missing some important clues. Will they be able to figure it out before it's too late? Will Pete Cummings pull his weight and watch Elena's back? Will Elena be able to capture the two criminals and survive?