The Tribune's publisher and staff are unsettled by rumours of a hostile takeover by Montreal financier, Claude Cormier. Following a tip, Victor probes health problems reported at an electrical parts plant owned by Cormier. Moorcraft and Francine want the story badly and pair Victor with experienced environmental reporter Denise Vincent. They don't get along, but they're attracted to each other. Meanwhile, Victor and Marrone organize a reunion of the group home. When the party turns ugly, Victor realizes his past is behind him. He teams up with Denise and discovers the "health problems" were a false story planted by Cormier to undermine Moorcraft.