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Michael Faraday, a widowed history professor at George Washington University, is trying to navigate life with his son, Grant. They attempt to establish a routine amid the challenges that come with losing a loved one.

Michael's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Brady, a severely injured boy who lives nearby. This chance encounter leads to a budding friendship between their two families.

The Lang family, consisting of Oliver and Cheryl, quickly grows close to Michael after Brady's injury. Their boys join the Discoverers, a scouting group, solidifying a friendship that seems promising at first glance.

As time passes, Michael begins to notice odd behavior from the Langs, particularly Oliver's discrepancy with his own claims as a professional. A casual gathering reveals blueprints that raise questions about Oliver's real profession.

Michael's suspicions deepen after a misdelivered letter hints at Oliver's lies regarding his educational credentials. This fuels Michael's growing paranoia and mistrust of the Lang family.

During a class field trip to the site of his wife's death, Michael expresses his disdain for the FBI's failures that led to her tragic demise. His emotional critique unsettles both his students and his peers.

Michael digs deeper into Oliver's background and learns that he is actually William Fenimore, a man with a violent past and a history of delinquency. This revelation shakes the foundation of their friendship.

As Michael uncovers the dark secrets of Oliver's history, he discovers a failed bombing incident linked to Oliver's fight against governmental injustice. This discovery casts a shadow over their friendship.

Brooke, Michael's girlfriend, learns about Oliver's illegal activities. Tragically, she is soon met with a mysterious fate, heightening Michael's fear for his son's safety amid the chaos.

Michael's investigation escalates as he connects the Lang family's activities to a bombing conspiracy in St. Louis. With his son Grant's life hanging in the balance, Michael races against time to confront the truth.

In a tense confrontation, Oliver chillingly reveals that he orchestrated Brooke's death and threatens Grant's life if Michael pursues justice. Michael's resolve is tested under the weight of these threats.

Michael attempts to alert the FBI about the impending danger to his son and the conspiracy at play. However, his pleas fall on deaf ears, leading him down a path of desperation and fear.

A devastating explosion occurs, designed to frame Michael as a terrorist seeking revenge for his wife's death. This act is part of a larger scheme to discredit him and manipulate public perception.

In the aftermath of the explosion, the media paints Michael as a dangerous enemy of the state. His son, Grant, is left unaware of the true circumstances surrounding his father's tragic fate.

The Lang family successfully manipulates events to evade scrutiny, preparing to disappear once again. Their plans involve searching for another unsuspecting victim to bear the blame for their actions.