Jo and her daughter have finally escaped her abusive husband, Billy and returns to her hometown. With a new job, a new apartment, and a new life, Jo runs into her high school sweetheart, Aaron. The tension between them could be pain and anger, but could also be the old feelings that had never died. Aaron is determined to not let Jo get away again and vows to protect her and her daughter when Billy arrives in town determined to ensure that his wife and child will belong to no one but him - even if that means murder.