Jack Andrews is a down-and-out private investigator in Reno, struggling to stay afloat after the tragic death of his wife. One day, he's approached by Fay Forrester, a beautiful but desperate woman on the run with a stash of stolen money. She offers Jack $10,000 to help her fake her own death and evade her abusive boyfriend, Vince. Motivated by the substantial payoff and hoping to clear his debts, Jack agrees to take on the risky job. He meticulously stages Fay's death, enabling her to adopt a new identity and disappear.

However, complications arise when Vince, a dangerously violent man, discovers the deception and begins hunting both Jack and Fay. As Vince closes in on them, Jack finds himself plunged deeper into a web of deceit and violence. The stakes are high as Jack races against time to outmaneuver Vince while untangling the growing complications of his involvement with Fay. Each step towards their survival uncovers new layers of betrayal and desperation, forcing Jack to confront his own dark past and the lengths he'll go to keep them both alive.