In the bustling streets of New York City, a former mob moll finds herself reluctantly thrust into danger when she takes in a young boy from her apartment building. The boy, Phil, learns from his father that their family is being targeted by the mob for their double-crossing. As hitmen close in on the family, Phil narrowly escapes with a crucial secret. Fleeing for his life and bearing the weight of his parents' betrayal, Phil seeks refuge with his neighbor. This neighbor, despite wanting nothing to do with crime anymore, finds herself unable to ignore Phil's desperate plight.

Realizing the gravity of their situation, she makes it her mission to protect the boy at all costs. With her vast knowledge of the mob's underworld and street smarts honed from years in that shadowy world, she navigates the city's dangerous labyrinth with Phil in tow. Along the way, she brutally confronts old connections and dodges relentless pursuers while struggling to win the boy's trust. As she and Phil form an uneasy bond, she discovers surprising reserves of maternal instincts and courage. Yet, with every step, they are pulled deeper into a web of betrayal, loyalty, and survival. As both their pasts loom heavily over them, they must find a way to outwit their relentless pursuers before it's too late.