In a small, quiet town, a struggling single mother named Lorraine Burton and her young son, Chad, are trying to make it through the day. Lorraine is stressed by the many responsibilities she juggles, including her job and caring for Chad. One evening, while stopping at a gas station, Lorraine finds herself in a terrifying situation. Roy, an armed fugitive who has just committed a bank robbery, forces his way into their car and takes them hostage. Lorraine quickly realizes that Roy is desperate and dangerous, and she must find a way to protect both herself and her son from the escalating threat.

Roy's plan is to use Lorraine and Chad as leverage to escape to Mexico, where he believes he can evade capture. Lorraine attempts to comply with Roy's demands while secretly seeking opportunities to alert someone to their perilous situation. With the stakes rising and the tension building, Lorraine must navigate a series of perilous encounters without revealing her growing desperation. As the hours tick by, the trio's journey becomes a relentless battle of wits and determination, with Lorraine's primary focus on securing her and her son's safety against the odds.