After severe tragedy strikes Jessica Lange, leaving her alone, heartbroken and pregnant, she can't figure out what to do with herself. Jessica decides to secure her daughter's future by becoming a lawyer. Flash forward three years, Jessica starts an internship at the city's most renowned law firm. Daniel Huston, her boss who is five years her senior, takes her under his wing and makes it his mission to mentor her. The two have a strong bond, and are soon in over their heads with each other. Jessica learns of Danny's tragic past, and it only draws her closer to him. But he's hung up on reliving the past, and she has to focus on her daughter first. Danny does everything he can to keep Jessica, but it may not be enough.