In a small, close-knit New England town, Dr. Carolyn Ryan and her sculptor husband, Ben Ryan, live a seemingly idyllic life with their teenage children, Jacob and Judith. Their world is shattered when they learn that Jacob is the prime suspect in the brutal murder of his girlfriend, Martha Taverner. As the community turns against them, the Ryans must grapple with their son's potential guilt or innocence. Carolyn, bound by her oath as a physician, and Ben, determined to protect his family at all costs, face a conflict of conscience and morality.

As the investigation unfolds, the Ryans' lives are thrown into chaos. Carolyn's conviction to uncover the truth clashes with Ben's desperation to shield Jacob from legal consequences. Judith, caught in the middle, struggles with her loyalty to her family and her own sense of justice. The family faces mounting pressure from authorities and their neighbors while dealing with their internal conflicts and fears. Tension rises as crucial evidence emerges, pushing the Ryans to make difficult decisions that will have lasting repercussions on their family's future and their standing in the community. The story delves into themes of truth, loyalty, and the lengths to which parents will go to protect their children.