Max and Ellis investigate the case of an ER's top doctor who's found cuddled, leading them through a maze of medical rivalries, angry patients, and a hugger hiding in plain sight.
Ellis is a gruff, sardonic cop demoted from his role as a detective fown to the maritime unit, while Max is a spirited, clever con woman living a transient life and scamming everyone she meets. When Max gets arrested and ends up helping Ellis solve a local crime, the two are offered the opportunity to redeem themselves, with Ellis going back to detective and Max staying out of jail if they can learn to trust each other and work together.