Criminal lawyer David Silesi (Jay Laga’aia) finds himself defending an old university friend, Mike, when he is arrested for murdering his wife Carol after a vicious confrontation. Silesi’s loyalty to his friend is tested, when Joni (Katherine Kennard) reveals that Carol had sought a restraining order over Mike’s violent behaviour. The race is on to find evidence to corroborate Mike’s alibi, while Carol’s sister Frances continues to reveal more disturbing evidence against him. With David and Joni on opposing sides, they must put their differences aside to uncover the truth, bringing them closer than ever.