Ben is a successfully Washington lawyer, and Rebecca, a medical student from Africa, living in Los Angeles. On her way back from Africa, Rebecca's plane is grounded due to a heavy storm, she is forced to spend the night in a local hotel where she meets Ben. As they have only a day and half until their plane leaves, their attraction for each other turns quickly into passionate love. Their relationship shakes Ben's perfect world, a man used to sacrifice everything for his career now he is determined to sacrifice everything for love.