The story begins on an ordinary summer afternoon when Thera agrees to accompany her ex-boyfriend, Tony, on what she believes is a routine errand to buy marijuana. Unknown to Thera, Tony intends to rob the dealer. The situation escalates into a violent struggle, resulting in a shootout that leaves Tony dead. Despite having no criminal record or intent, Thera is arrested and charged because of her presence at the scene.Following a series of legal failures-including prosecutorial misconduct, a collapsed first trial, and false testimony from a surprise witness-Thera is sentenced to 22 years in a maximum-security prison.