Sandra Nichols Found Dead

In a rural Massachusetts wetland, a plant thief stumbles upon the body of Sandra Nichols, a woman with a complicated history. The ensuing legal battle, overseen by Judge Henry Lawler, sees lawyer Jerry Kennedy, who typically navigates criminal cases, reluctantly take on a civil suit against Sandra's ex, Peter Wade, on behalf of her three orphans. As Kennedy delves into the murky waters of wrongful death amidst a backdrop of possible murder, he faces the challenge of proving Wade's responsibility just enough to secure justice for the children.