The story centers around Lacey Williamson, a 24 year old nurse employed at a large hospital in the fictional town of Rockingham. One day, Lacey finds herself entangled in a scandal and is subsequently targeted by a twisted blackmailer. The extent to which Lacey is willing to go and the people she chooses to align with are open to interpretation.
Lacey is currently married to Ashton, a 32 year old successful surgeon who has worked hard to earn the position of Director of Surgery within the hospital. However, his job keeps him very occupied, which often leaves Lacey disheartened. There are a number of other characters in the story, and their relationships with Lacey can be developed in various ways.