Dr. Sam Rice, a New York psychiatrist, becomes involved in a police investigation after his patient and friend, George Bynum, is mysteriously murdered. As he delves into Bynum's life through their psychotherapy sessions, Rice discovers that the last person Bynum saw was Brooke Reynolds, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who quickly becomes the prime suspect. Despite his professional reservations, Rice finds himself drawn to Brooke, who seeks his help believing she might be the next target. Torn between his growing feelings for her and the mounting evidence against her, Rice must navigate a web of deceit and hidden motives.

As Rice digs deeper, he uncovers a series of cryptic clues left by Bynum that point to a more sinister and complex plot. The investigation pulls him into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where trust is fleeting, and danger lurks at every corner. Paranoia heightens as Rice realizes that nothing is as it seems, leading him to question the intentions of those around him. With his own life at risk and the lines between professional ethics and personal desires blurring, Rice races against time to uncover the truth and resolve a case fraught with suspense and unexpected revelations.