Carter and Olivia were thrown together during a crisis, and somehow found a way toward a relationship. Their connection is tested from the start, and they keep enduring despite it, but sometimes chemistry isn't enough. Olivia West is a damned good attorney, and doesn't apologize for it. She takes on the case of a woman abused by her husband. She uses her talents for good, but never considered that the bad might come back to bite her. Detective Carter Jackson adores Olivia and will do anything for her. The one thing he never expected he'd have to do is save her from the crazed ex-husband of one of her clients. Time is not on his side. As the minutes on the clock wind down Carter examines all of his life choices. Will he save Olivia and have a chance at a real future with her...