y personal life, marred by infidelity, alcoholism and a suprising lack of self awareness. His professional life as a psychiatirst has been unblemished...until now. When he meets a beaten-down young woman, who seems desperate for his help, a downward spiral begins. A spiral that threatens his career, his safety and the lives of those he loves. Murder, blackmail and violent assault force him to make a terrible decision...one that he does not want to make.