Once she finishes law school in Chicago, Joan Greenway moves back to her home town of Philadelphia and after successfully passing the bar, lands her dream job; working at the largest criminal defense firm in the city. The job puts her relationship with District Attorney, Marty Rogers to the test. Marty is an old friend of the family, grew up in the same neighborhood, and fits Joan like a hand to a glove. But then her old college roommate and best friend, Alison Saint has her first baby, and Joan flies to San Diego to be with the family. On the plane? Alison’s husband Rich’s best friend, surgeon, Jake Thomas. Joan’s goal during the visit is to stay as far away from him as possible, and once they get back to Philadelphia, to never see Jake again. During dog days the next August, Marty’s team prosecutes one of the most notorious gang members in Philadelphia history. And Joan’s firm chooses her to be on the defense team. The conflict is clear and the stakes are high. Can their love survive?