Tracy (Nicole Kidman) and Andy (Bill Pullman) are newlyweds restoring their dream house in a small town in Massachusetts when Andy meets up with his old med-school buddy and hot-shot surgeon Jed (Alec Baldwin). Against Tracy's wishes, Andy invites Jed to stay at their home, not realising that his decision will turn their world upside down.

Things take a turn for the worse when Tracy is rushed to hospital and operated on by Jed, whose professional arrogance s beginning to get out of control....