When elderly Edward, who always pays his rent on time, fails to do so, the apartment manager calls in a welfare check. As it turns out, Edward has been tortured and murdered in his apartment.

Days pass and no one sees or hears from Jimmie Atkins; Atlanta police find Atkins murdered in his home; David Quinn and Vince Velazquez rush to the scene, only to discover a hard truth about the people who are dear to one's heart.