Ep 3. Bait

Bait is an episode from season 9 of Law & Order. The show starts with the murder of a prominent attorney and his kids are kidnapped. Detectives Briscoe and Curtis are assigned the case. The kidnappers demand a ransom of $8 million for the release of the children and promise to kill them if their demands are not met within 36 hours. The detectives race against time to find the children and bring them back safely.

As the investigation unfolds, the detectives discover that the attorney was deeply involved in a high-profile case involving a computer software company. The company had hired the attorney to represent them in a case where they were being sued for copyright infringement. Their rival company, which had filed the lawsuit, had offered the attorney a huge sum of money to leak confidential information from his client. However, the attorney had refused to comply, and had instead revealed the offer to his client. The detectives soon realize that the rival company might be behind the kidnapping, and they turn their attention towards them.

The detectives' suspicions are confirmed when they find out that the kidnappers hired by the rival company have been involved in similar kidnappings before. They are a ruthless gang that will stop at nothing to achieve their goals. They have already killed one person and injured another, and they will not hesitate to harm the attorney's children if their demands are not met.

As the detectives get closer to the kidnappers, they realize that the situation is much more complicated than they had anticipated. They discover that one of the kidnappers is actually a former employee of the attorney's law firm. The kidnapper had been fired by the attorney for embezzling money from the firm. The detectives realize that the kidnapper has a personal motive for taking revenge on the attorney, and they must tread carefully to ensure the safety of the children.

The tension builds up as the detectives negotiate with the kidnappers, trying to buy more time to rescue the children. The kidnappers are growing impatient and violent, and the detectives are under immense pressure to make the right decisions. The situation takes a dramatic turn when one of the kidnappers gets cold feet and decides to release the children. However, the rest of the kidnappers are not happy with his decision, and they turn on him. The detectives must act quickly to prevent any more bloodshed.

In the end, the detectives are able to track down the kidnappers and arrest them. The children are reunited with their parents, but the ordeal has left them traumatized. The episode ends with the detectives reflecting on the dangers of their job, and the sacrifices they make to keep the city safe.

Bait is a thrilling episode that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a reminder of the dangers of greed and the lengths some people will go to achieve their goals. It is a must-watch for fans of crime dramas and anyone who enjoys a good suspenseful story.