Paula had never heard of the gangster Charlie Elkin until her grandfather witnessed him commit armed robbery. After that, Paula, like her best friend Narinder, discovered what it was to be really afraid!

Narinder finds that she is divided from Paula and from her own family, and Charlie Elkin is the root of all their problems.

Paula begins to unravel the clue left by her grandfather, and hopes it will prevent Narinder's family going back to India.

Charlie Elkin increases his pressure on Paula, and she realises that none of her family can help her.

Paula must now make the unbearable choice between her family and her friend.