The surf world's angry and defiant; the media smells a red-hot story; and everyone in the water is nervous as the Cold Water Classic hits town again.

Nick and Sarah retired to laid-back Aptos to avoid such things, but find their son Rob is dating the shooter's first victim. Will a dying man reconcile with his surfing son? Will Nick get involved? Will Rob's girlfriend Heather survive the shooter's interest? Will a self-promoting surfer become a media-hero? Will a gorgeous woman walk an emotional tightrope? Will the Cold Water Classic have waves this year?

And will Nick and Sarah ever manage to stay out of trouble?