Eliza Davies is plagued by a horrible suspicion that Joey Kinkaide is being abused in her home. She has no proof; nevertheless Eliza is compelled to help the young girl. Plunging herself into a mission to rescue Joey, Eliza is stunned to find herself in need of saving, as devastating nightmares from the past emerge from her subconscious. Confronted with the now exposed truth of her own childhood experiences, Eliza must decide if she can ever forgive those who abused her. Struggling to cope with new and devastating revelations, Eliza's world spins out of control and for the first time in her life, she begins to lose hope. However, though her own life is tilted and uncertain, she cannot give up on Joey. She must find a way to help the young girl, for in some way it seems that in rescuing Joey, she may be able to save herself. Through her own personal struggle and the one she carries on for Joey, she discovers that no matter how dark the circumstance, there is hope in forgiveness, and redemption for the innocent.