The story of Theresa Bedell, a New York reporter in her mid 30's who goes on an awkward blind date with Tony, the friend of a friend. She sees no reason to continue the relationship-but her date thinks otherwise. While Theresa is at first annoyed yet flattered by his continuing attention, her attitude gradually changes to one of fear and fury when he starts to violently menace her and those around her. Ultimately Theresa is forced to abandon her job and New York and even her name to escape from Tony.