Samantha tells the story of the court case Wilchcombe v. United States, involving drug smuggling from Haiti to the Bahamas and the defendants' legal arguments.
Thomas, a man who starts drinking alcohol and becomes addicted, faces the consequences of his actions but eventually decides to quit and seek treatment.
Emily goes on a journey to find her missing husband, encountering various characters along the way. She eventually finds his body and buries him, feeling a sense of closure.