The gambler and former police officer Milo Boyd owes money to dangerous takers and works as a bounty hunter. His ex-wife Nicole Hurley is a reporter investigating a mysterious death reported as suicide. Milo is assigned to track down and arrest Nicole, who missed a court hearing, in exchange for $5,000. While hunting Nicole, Milo stays close to her and they revive feelings for each other. However, Nicole is pursued by the criminal she is investigating.