Joe, 26, has always had a hard time fitting in. His wife died recently and he's doing his best with his 4 year old daughter, Cory. One night, he winds up in a bar fight that ends badly. He is sent to prison for involuntary manslaughter and Cory is taken away by Children's Services. Three years later, Joe must negotiate the outside world again, try to re-connect with Cory, make peace with her adoptive parents, and choose the right path this time around.