Detective Brenda Jordan is called to the scene when a man's body is found in a homeless encampment. Her examination convinces her that his murder was an LGBTQ hate crime. With her partner on vacation, Brenda is in charge and on her own. She must identify the victim and track the killer. As she delves into some of the darkest corners of Los Angeles, she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens her life and forces her to confront her feelings as a closeted lesbian in the LAPD.