Detective Carly Edwards hates working in juvenileâwhere the brass put her after an officer-involved shootingâand longs to be back on patrol. So when a troubled youth, Londy Atkins, is arrested for the murder of the mayor and Carly is summoned to the crime scene, sheâs eager for some action. Carly presses Londy for a confession but he swears his innocence, and despite her better judgment, Carly is inclined to believe him. Yet homicide is convinced of his guilt and is determined to convict him.
Carlyâs ex-husband and fellow police officer, Nick, appears to be on her side. Heâs determined to show Carly that heâs a changed man and win her back, but she isnât convinced he wonât betray her again.