When novice thief Ben attempts to rob a small-town diner, his ill-conceived plan quickly escalates into a hostage situation that he cannot manage. Among those trapped with him is his girlfriend, Adie Graham, the restaurant manager and a shrewd sociopath who orchestrated the heist to hide her embezzlement activities. As Ben struggles to conceal her role while dealing with law enforcement, Adie engages in a perilous game of deception and manipulation, determined to emerge victorious regardless of the collateral damage.