The McCarrans and the Gallaghers two families with deep ties to the military have been close for decades. Lt. Brian McCarran the distinguished general’s son has recently returned from a harrowing tour in Iraq. Brian depends on his lifelong friendship with Kate Gallagher who happens to be married to Brian’s commanding officer in Iraq Capt. Joe D’Abruzzo. But Kate is dealing with trauma of her own: since coming home D’Abruzzo has become paranoid and abusive. Tragedy strikes when Brian shoots and kills D’Abruzzo. Brian immediately confesses but claims self-defense. Or so Brian says and now he faces a high-profile court martial. Before the case is over they will all learn that families like war can break the sturdiest of souls.