It was all a misunderstanding. She only did what was necessary to survive. But the fact remains, Rachel's mother wants her dead. Rachel hides in dark corners of Chicago, concealing her identity and battling anxiety that threatens to consume her. Her past haunts her in nightmares and quiet moments.

Just when Rachel thinks her loneliness is too much to bear, she finds Julie-a flirtatious bartender with a complicated past of her own. As their friendship grows into something more, Rachel must decide how much to reveal about the role she played in her family's demise.