Rick Waterston’s life is in freefall. His legal practice is barely surviving, his ex is chasing him for child support, and his biggest client won’t stop making advances. Despite quitting drinking, he can’t seem to get back on track.
When Emily Hawkins hires Rick to sue a store over her husband’s horrific death, he sees a chance for redemption. But the case isn’t easy—Emily’s husband died while being detained for shoplifting, and the opposing lawyers are from Rick’s past, the ones who sent his career spiraling years ago.
As the trial nears, Rick faces collapsing witnesses, fierce cross-examinations, and shocking revelations about Emily’s husband. Can he prove that even shoplifters have rights, or will Emily’s fight for justice fall apart under the weight of hidden secrets?
