Steven, a devoted pharmacist of twelve years, leads a seemingly ordinary life centered around his marriage to Amanda, a teacher. Their peace is shattered when a man makes an aggressive advance towards Amanda. Steven's initial, rational attempts to address the situation are met with dismissal and aggression, pushing him to a drastic decision. Leveraging his extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals, Steven begins to subtly and precisely manipulate events, using his expertise to incapacitate, discredit, or otherwise neutralize any individual who poses a threat to Amanda, ensuring no one can cross him or harm his wife.

The story follows Steven's calculated descent into using his professional skills for retaliatory and protective purposes, exploring the moral compromises he makes and the psychological toll these actions take. As his methods become more sophisticated and the consequences of his actions ripple outwards, Steven finds himself increasingly isolated and confronting the ethical boundaries of his power, ultimately leading to a confrontation with the escalating repercussions of his choices and a re-evaluation of his path.