On the mean streets of New York, four controversial and seemingly isolated stories interlock as the characters battle their own personal demons, as well as the burdens that society places on them. The story begins with an extremist pastor who tries to guide his formerly atheist wife and her wayward children into living according to his fanatical beliefs.

When a government assassin is asked to do one last hit before retiring for good, he finds himself befriending the target and falling in love with the target's wife and sister.

A woman follows her heart in spite of her best friend's advice, "...Stay with men who resemble your father." When Angela meets Mark at a local bookstore, he strikes her interest with his mysterious demeanor and motivates her to explore dating outside of her comfort zone. What Angela knows about men of color is a warning sign, but meeting Mark changes it. Her best friend Paula, hears of her excitement and desperately redirects Angela's dating interest. When Angela meets Margo, she opens doors to a different world. With her best friend Karen, they influence Angela to live and love on her own terms."