Upon release from prison, having served time for a crime his brother Mike committed, Paul discovers that Mike is still working for local crime boss Jake. Once again Paul tries to help Mike and offer him a way out, approaching Jake and offering his services in place of his brother. Jake accepts but Paul may have put himself in mortal danger. Paul still clings on to the hope that Mike will go straight and better himself, and remains fiercely loyal and protective of his adoptive family.