In 1882, Joseph and Elizabeth Cooley embark on a journey West, seeking to connect with Elizabeth’s long-lost family. Their adventure takes a dramatic turn when they become stranded at a remote logging camp near Tucson, accompanied by Elizabeth’s older brother, Millard. Just as they settle in, a wounded Native American stumbles into their camp, seeking refuge from the notorious Doc Holliday, who is hot on his trail.
As tensions rise, the Cooleys find themselves in a precarious situation, needing to protect the injured man from Holliday, a figure Elizabeth perceives as nothing more than a ruthless killer. However, as the standoff unfolds, she begins to see a different side of Doc. Despite his ill health and fearsome reputation, he possesses a complex sense of justice shaped by the harsh realities of frontier life.
The clash between the Cooleys and Holliday forces Elizabeth to confront her assumptions about morality and survival in the Wild West. As the night deepens and the stakes rise, she grapples with her beliefs and the nature of justice itself. Will they be able to protect the wounded man, or will they find themselves caught in the crossfire of a dangerous vendetta? In this gripping tale of loyalty and moral ambiguity, Elizabeth must navigate the fine line between right and wrong, ultimately leading to unexpected revelations about courage and humanity.
