Two young auxiliary police officers, Marybeth and Tom, are challenged by a case of missing children. During their investigations, they come across an injured postmaster, a dead dog, an angry and abusive lodge owner and too many identical boats. Time is of the essence while they search everywhere for evidence of the children's survival. They soon discover that their chosen career is perhaps harder than they had anticipated. Not only because of the curious circumstances of the case but also because Tom and Marybeth are fighting a battle to hide their burgeoning feelings for each other. Racing against time, they face failure if the children are not found. And if they are found, but not in time, they may lose it all.