Even Rebecca Schwartz is nonplussed when she learns that Chris Nicholson, her law partner and best friend, is a suspect in a murder case. Chris says she has an alibi, but she won't say what it is. Rebecca has to wonder what could be so shameful that she can't even tell her best friend. She's amazed when she learns that her partner has a secret life as did the victim. One thing is certain: if Rebecca doesn't shake some skeletons from closets - and fast - Chris is going to prison.