Gemma and Will are shattered when their son dies in an accident. Gemma blames herself and starts to have panic attacks that affect her eyesight - and the audience'spoint of view. Will| tormented| believes he is hearing his son's voice calling out to him. To escape their grief| Gemma suggests they take up Paul's offer to stay athis Lake District country getaway. Gemma's| helped by ex-pharmacist Paul| tries to stop her panic attacks with medication. Will| unable to hear to his son in hisbedroom back home| antagonizes Paul and suddenly goes home. Gemma is now reliant on Paul who appears to be developing genuine feelings for her welfare. Love| grief|and the frailty of the human condition are all brought to the fore as Gemma Will and Paul are caught up in a descent into violence| both psychological and ultimatelyphysical.