Shard, baffled by the one set of tire tracks leading to the murder scene, sends the Norseman out to investigate with the help of Skibinski, the reclusive woodsman--which ends in a blur of booze and hail of bullets. Johnsen, once he recovers from his back-country adventure, tests out his claim he is "good with mistresses," a claim Shard hopes pertains to his sleuthing skills. Shard's love life perks up. He snares a New Year's date.
