A detective's moral dilemma when he discovers the prime suspect in a murder case may be innocent while the actual killer is someone he's sworn to protect.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
The Shadow of Suspicion
The murder of Harriet Skeeda rocks the community, with initial suspicion falling on drug dealer Joseph Rey.
Key Events
Harriet Murdered — Harriet Skeeda is found murdered Characters: Harriet Skeeda, Morgan Westin, Annette WestinLocation: Westin Home
Casey Assigned — Detective Casey assigned to the case Characters: Harold Casey, Joseph ReyLocation: Police Station
Joseph Suspected — Casey suspects Joseph of the murder Characters: Harold Casey, Joseph Rey, Morgan WestinLocation: Town
Uncovering the Truth
Detective Casey begins to uncover evidence that points away from Joseph and toward Morgan.
Key Events
Casey's History — Casey reveals his past with Joseph Characters: Harold Casey, Joseph ReyLocation: Police Station
Morgan Investigated — Casey begins to suspect Morgan Characters: Harold Casey, Morgan Westin, Annette WestinLocation: Westin Home
Evidence Found — Casey discovers evidence against Morgan Characters: Harold Casey, Morgan WestinLocation: Westin Home
The Moral Crossroads
Casey faces a dilemma as he discovers Morgan's potential guilt and decides to help her.
Key Events
Casey's Decision — Casey decides to help Morgan Characters: Harold Casey, Morgan WestinLocation: Police Station
Frame Joseph — Casey and Morgan work to frame Joseph Characters: Harold Casey, Morgan Westin, Joseph ReyLocation: Town
The Final Confrontation
Casey, Morgan and Joseph face off in a climactic showdown that reveals the truth about Harriet's murder.
Key Events
Confrontation — Final confrontation between Casey, Joseph and Morgan Characters: Harold Casey, Joseph Rey, Morgan WestinLocation: Unknown Location
Truth Revealed — Morgan's guilt or innocence is revealed Characters: Harold Casey, Morgan Westin, Annette WestinLocation: Police Station
Resolution — Case of Harriet's murder is resolved Characters: Harold Casey, Morgan Westin, Joseph ReyLocation: Courtroom
Story Breakdown
The Crime — Harriet Skeeda's murder sets the investigation in motion
Discovery — Harriet is found murdered
Initial Suspect — Joseph Rey becomes the primary suspect
The Investigation — Detective Casey uncovers secrets and hidden connections
Casey's History — Past conflict between Casey and Joseph
Morgan's Involvement — Evidence points toward Morgan
The Turning Point — Casey decides to help Morgan
The Conspiracy — Casey and Morgan work together to frame Joseph
Evidence Planting — Creating false evidence against Joseph
The Frame-Up — Manipulating the investigation to implicate Joseph
The Resolution — The truth about Harriet's murder is finally revealed
Confrontation — Final showdown between key characters
Revelation — Morgan's guilt or innocence is exposed
Aftermath — The consequences of Casey's actions
Morgan Westin is a teenage wallflower -- who may or may not be responsible for her step-sister's murder. Detective Harold Casey is brought on to the case once suspicion for the crime falls on Joseph, a local drug dealer with whom Casey has a long-unsettled score. When Casey discovers that the killer might be Morgan, not Joseph, he decides to help her get away with murder, so that the "right man" can end up in jail. But is Morgan a cold-blooded killer, an innocent victim, or something in between?
