Mario never wanted a life that was consumed by the streets. However, his love resided in a woman that wasn't only in the streets, but was the queen of them! At one point in time, both Shelly and Mario craved a life as normal as humanly possible. Mario even went so far as to get a regular job, working long and demanding hours. Shelly, being the complete opposite, was well connected and respected in the streets, and like a hustler she had the do anything-for-the-money attitude. When Mario got laid off from his job, Shelly's old ways reappeared followed by a slew of bad decisions that sends their family and the peace they've gain...into complete chaos. A sudden turn of events leaves Mercedes, their only child, left to fend for herself for a little while; but not on Shelly's watch. While on a quest to find herself, Mercedes slowly starts to uncover the ugly truth about the event that drastically changed her life in which that leads her to conduct a full blown street investigation of her own. What do you do when your back is against the wall and all else fails and the lines between love and sacrifice blurs? Blood is shed and pain becomes pleasure. Unbeknownst to it all, the streets slowly consumes you and leaves you left with nowhere to turn but cold and unapologetic...