Ben Knight is a paid government assassin who always excelled at his job. On an assignment gone badly, he almost loses his life, which makes him reassess his career of choice. Ben leaves it all behind. He quits his job and decides to live a "normal" life, if only he can figure out what that means.

With no skills or interests outside his extensive government training, Ben lives a bored and listless life until he meets Ellen. She's on the run from her abusive husband with her young daughter Marianne. Ben feels connected to Ellen, and when she dies under unforeseen circumstances, he becomes...