A man arrives at the Los Angeles police station with an air of desperation and urgency that captures everyone's attention. Frank Bigelow is an ordinary accountant whose life takes an unexpected turn when he realizes he has been poisoned with a lethal substance. With only days to live, he embarks on a frantic quest to discover who killed him and why. What started as a trivial adventure soon becomes a dark maze of betrayals and deceptions.
As Frank traverses the streets of the city, he encounters various characters, each more suspicious than the last. From his incredulous girlfriend to a dangerous gangster, everyone seems to have something to hide. As he races toward his inevitable end, the urgency of his situation drives him to unravel a web of criminality that goes beyond what he had imagined. The atmosphere of desperation and paranoia escalates with each revelation, leading him to question not only his own life but also the trust he has in those around him.
The story unfolds in a noir tone, capturing the essence of a world where distrust and ambition can lead to death. With a bittersweet ending, the tale explores the fragility of human life and the desperate decisions a man may make when faced with imminent death. In the end, the truth can be as deadly as the poison coursing through his veins.