Mary Wotton lives in constant tension, in constant fear for her son. She is hiding from her drug addict husband, who has almost lost his human appearance and is capable of any crime. She no longer believes in love, her only man is little Jay. A chance meeting with policeman Christopher Cowley at first does not change anything in Mary's life. She still has a lot to go through before this young, lovely woman can be reborn to love and happiness.