Ep 3. The Gift

In Law & Order: Criminal Intent season 3 episode 3, titled "The Gift," Detectives Goren and Eames are called to investigate the death of a wealthy businessman who was electrocuted in his apartment. As they begin to dig deeper, they uncover a web of secrets and deception among the victim's family and employees.

The victim, Adrian Colson, was the head of a successful publishing company and had recently published a controversial book written by his estranged son, Eric. Eric is a struggling writer and had been estranged from his father for many years, but his book had suddenly become a bestseller thanks to Colson's publishing company.

As Goren and Eames interview Colson's family and employees, they learn that the victim was a manipulative and abusive man who had driven his son to write the book out of spite. They also discover that Colson had been having an affair with a young woman who worked at his company and had used his power and influence to propel her career.

As the detectives delve deeper into the case, they begin to suspect that Eric may have had a hand in his father's death. But when they discover that Eric had been receiving large amounts of money from an anonymous source, they realize that there may be more to the story.

As the investigation continues, Goren and Eames begin to unravel a complex web of lies and deceit that lead them to an unexpected suspect. In the end, they must use all of their skills and intuition to bring the perpetrator to justice and uncover the truth behind the secret that Adrian Colson took to his grave.

"The Gift" is a tense and gripping episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With complex characters and a twisting plot, it is a testament to the show's ability to deliver engaging and thought-provoking stories that stay with audiences long after the credits have rolled.