A dead body is found with a ring inside the man's stomach with the name Wanda on it. George discovers it is the name of a woman who runs a local cafe but he soon becomes convinced that she is being framed.

When a German businessman is found dead in the sea just off the coast Gently and Bacchus get involved to find the hugger and Bacchus, while having money problems, is put in a dilemma when offered a bribe by a suspect.