When Mick Harrison writes a novel, he is suddenly thrust into the world of Hollywood screenwriters, sexually abusive producers, and gang-related murders. Things go awry when a female executive tries to rape him, and it seems no one will listen to his claims of innocence. Fortunately for Mick his wife Megan does believe him, but a set of events forces her to repeat a crime that she has kept hidden for over twelve years. She feels compelled to participate in a murder once again. She used to question whether people are never beyond all hope. Now she knows for sure. Sometimes they just are.