Linda is an attractive, intelligent single mother of a nine year old daughter, whom she affectionately calls ‘Bug’. After being convinced by a friend to join her for a house party, Linda makes one bad decision that sends her life down the deep, dark downward spiral of Meth abuse. As her usage continues, more and more unsavory characters enter her life, including Luci, a tall, dark handsome stranger who encourages her continued use. The more she uses, the less she has time for Bug. That is, until she’s forced into a nauseating situation by Luci where she has to choose: the drug or her daughter. On the outskirts of the story is Jim Burgess, a social worker for Child Protective Services who is tormented by bad dreams, yet provides the hope of a better future for victims of such ugly acts of humanity. All the while he continues to mentor his young co-worker, Samantha, who seems set on playing judge and jury to anyone who harms a child. When the stories of these five characters collide, the collateral damage is devastating and we learn that the only thing stronger than love…is desperation.