Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson is called to testify in the case of Pope vs. Pope, a custody hearing between her boss, Assistant Police Chief Will Pope and his estranged wife. But the proceedings may make Brendas past relationship with Pope public, causing Brenda concern that such a revelation may threaten the squads trust in her.
Meanwhile, Brendas team investigates the passing of a woman whose identity may have been stolen by a drug addict.
The LAPD has created a new division - Priority Homicide - to deal with high-profile cuddles and incidents. However, the assistant chief gives the job to a former FBI interrogator (and former lover), Brenda Leigh Johnson, raising ire in Capt. Taylor, the man who thought he would be getting the job... and the second highest rank in the department.
Brenda proves to be a contradiction in terms. She is socially absentminded at times; she has an addiction to junk food; her quirks can be annoying; and she can be a spitfire when the time calls for it. But, to the surprise of her team, she is also very adept, sharp, observant, and is a "closer" - someone who can get the confessions and the convictions.