When you watch Major Crimes Season 4 Episode 1 online, you'll see how a seemingly random murder/robbery brings up big questions about how and when to stop trying to protect your kids. The Major Crimes detectives investigate a home invasion murder that leaves a teenager orphaned, while Sharon struggles with whether or not to continue sending a protective detail to follow Rusty despite her adopted son's wishes. A side story follows Rusty's attempts to make a name for himself on the school paper by reporting on the latest developments in the case and his growing frustration and disappointment with the way the police interact with the media--even college reporters like him.

Protection is definitely the word of the day, as the murder victim's children tell the story of a controlling, overprotective mother who alienated them, Sharon and Cooper argue over whether or not protecting Rusty is the right thing to do, and Flynn even suggests postponing Sanchez's return in order to protect Sharon from extra stress.

Watch Major Crimes online in order to find out exactly how being overprotective resulted in a double homicide, what the detectives learn (both about the case and about life), and what Sharon decides to do about Rusty.