A long over-due visit by Detective Hodgins' brother and his family promises to bring a special cheer and excitement to the holiday season. But, a body is found propped up against his daughter's school, tainting the happy family reunion. The investigation takes a drastic turn for the worse when Detective Hodgins is forced to set aside his emotions and loyalties in the face of cold hard facts. If he can't sift through his brother's lies to find the truth, there may be no saving him from the rope.