Grand Isle

Two girl scouts approach the imposing house in Grand Isle, Louisiana, hoping to sell their cookies. Inside, they encounter Fancy, a captivating Southern belle whose overly affectionate demeanor leaves the girls feeling uneasy.

In 1988, Walter wakes up to the sound of a masked intruder in his home. A frantic chase ensues, leading Walter to resort to gunfire, ultimately causing the burglar to crash through a fence.

Buddy is interrogated by Detective George Jones at the local police station. Despite Buddy's vehement denials about involving himself in a murder, the detective's scrutiny intensifies, suggesting deeper secrets are at play.

In flashbacks, Buddy struggles to secure a brighter future for his family. A tense dinner with his wife Lisa reveals the strains on their relationship, worsened by Buddy's unfulfilled aspirations and Lisa's resistance to intimacy.

Buddy visits Walt under the guise of repairing the fence and finds himself in a tense conversation. Walt, with his imposing presence and military background, belittles Buddy, reinforcing a clear power dynamic between them.

As reports of missing teenagers and a looming hurricane circulate, the tension in the air thickens. This backdrop of chaos foreshadows the storm brewing not just in the sky, but in their interpersonal conflicts.

When Buddy insists on leaving amidst the rising tension, Walt refuses him extra payment. However, an unexpected dinner invitation from Fancy leads to an intriguing exchange filled with flirtation and underlying tension.

Fancy gives Buddy a glimpse into her home life, adding layers to her character. As she changes clothes, the atmosphere shifts towards flirtation, leaving Buddy both intrigued and alarmed, complicating his moral compass further.

Walt approaches Buddy with a dark proposition: to kill Fancy, claiming she has terminal cancer. The offer tempts Buddy, pushing him into a moral dilemma as he grapples with the implications of consent and crime.

In a moment of intense confrontation, Buddy uncovers that Walt's claims are false; Fancy is not terminally ill but part of a more sinister plot. This revelation sparks a violent struggle between the two men, escalating the tension further.

As chaos erupts between Buddy and Walt, a power failure exacerbates the horror of their confrontation. The basement reveals even darker secrets, heightening the suspense and horror of the unfolding situation.

Buddy wakes up disoriented in his truck with a lifeless body by his side and police closing in on him. Facing intense scrutiny and suspicion, he struggles to explain the grim circumstances he finds himself in.

Detective Jones confronts Buddy, navigating the murky issues of guilt and morality. Just when it seems Buddy's situation is hopeless, Detective Newton provides crucial evidence that shifts the investigation’s direction.

The storm's aftermath uncovers a web of deception, leading to the rescue of the missing girl scouts and teenagers. Buddy is left to contend with the wreckage of his family life as the community begins to heal.

In the aftermath of the harrowing events, Buddy and Lisa contemplate a second chance at their marriage. The themes of survival, love, and the moral price paid resonate powerfully as the community seeks to move forward.