Sometimes Mitch's work and his personal life would intersect, as he met several of the women in his life through his career. In one episode, Mitch met a mysterious woman named Kate McCoy, who helped him rescue a fishing trawler. Over the course of a day, Mitch and Kate developed a strong bond. After telling Mitch that she felt safe for the first time in her life, Kate died of a heart attack under mysterious circumstances outside of Mitch's tower. Mitch immediately perceived that foul play was involved, as young healthy women do not ordinarily suffer heart attacks. It was then revealed that Kate was murdered, as she was a reporter investigating a shady arms deal. This event served as an impetus for the lovelorn Mitch to continue branching out into his second career as a private investigator.