Billy and Sarah, two young lovers from Los Angeles, stumble upon an opportunity when a friend of Sarah's dies suddenly, leaving behind a sizeable inheritance. Hoping to claim the money, they travel to a small Texas town posing as the deceased friend and her next of kin. Their plan is to convince the authorities and the local probate lawyer, Cameron Brogden, that they are legitimate heirs. Initially, their deception goes smoothly, and they believe they will soon be rich.

However, the couple quickly discovers that their plan is far more perilous than they anticipated. As they navigate the web of lies they've spun, they attract the suspicion of Sheriff Brogden and a dangerous gangster with his own interest in the inheritance. Amid escalating threats and unraveling deceptions, Billy and Sarah find themselves trapped in a deadly game. Their survival depends on outwitting those who are closing in on them, each driven by greed and hidden agendas.