John Ellis, a disenchanted emergency room physician from the suburbs, experiences a profound change in his life after he steps in during a drive-by shooting. He manages to save a young boy’s life while fatally wounding one of the assailants. Upon realizing that the boy remains a target, John feels an irresistible urge to protect him, regardless of the consequences. This journey leads him to a new understanding of his life and alters his perspective on the practice of medicine forever.