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Deborah Ballin is attacked by Colt Hawker during a live TV talk show appearance. She survives the on-air assault and is taken to County General Hospital for treatment. The attack triggers Colt's fixation on her, initiating a brutal vendetta.

Following the attack, Colt Hawker begins stalking Deborah Ballin, watching her movements and waiting for opportunities. His obsession deepens as he trails her through the city and scenes around her recovery. The stalking sets the stage for the escalation of violence.

In the hospital, Deborah befriends nurse Sheila Munroe, who admires her dedication to women's rights. Their growing bond gives Deborah a potential ally against the threat. Sheila's presence becomes crucial as Colt's attention shifts to her.

Colt Hawker attacks and murders two hospital residents: the elderly Mrs Corrigan and nurse Connie Wexler. The killings demonstrate his willingness to eliminate anyone connected to Deborah or who might expose him. The hospital becomes a site of terror beyond the initial attack.

Colt overhears Sheila Munroe expressing strong opinions about Deborah and the attacker. He interprets the comments as a personal slight and resolves to target Sheila next. This moment marks a shift in his victims' pool and raises the stakes for Deborah's circle.

Colt begins stalking Sheila and her children at their home, frightening them and signaling that Deborah's allies are not safe. He watches and pressures them, infiltrating their sense of safety. The home environment becomes the next front in his campaign.

Colt courts a young girl named Lisa, drawing her trust. He then brutally beats and tortures her, showing a level of sadism intended to terrify his future targets. The abuse underscores his predatory psychology.

Deborah learns that Mrs Corrigan and Connie were killed, and she fears the attacker is returning for her. She tries to warn her boss Gary Baylor and Sheila, but they dismiss her concerns as paranoia. The disbelief isolates Deborah just as the threat becomes personal.

Colt visits his father Dan, whose disfigured past results from an abused wife who fought back. Dan's history helps explain Colt's hatred of self-defending women and frames his later random violence. The scene provides a critical backstory for Colt's motivations.

Lisa tells Sheila she knows the attacker’s identity and where he lives. The revelation adds urgency for Deborah and Sheila to act before Colt can strike again. Lisa's information ramps up the confrontation, though it also increases danger for everyone involved.

Colt calls Sheila and warns that he is inside her house with her daughter Bridget and the babysitter Denise. The phone call is a chilling reminder that the killer has access to Sheila's private space. Sheila responds by sending Lisa to warn Deborah and the police before the situation escalates.

Deborah lures Colt away from Sheila to protect her, and in a climactic struggle she stabs him with a switchblade, killing him. The threat to Deborah and Sheila ends with Colt's death, but the hospital scene remains tense. Sheila is wheeled to safety while Gary comforts Deborah as the nightmare subsides.