Murray's name—Van Rensselaer—brings wealth and status until a split second and one hasty decision turns this gentleman's son into a fugitive. Murray's joyride with a long-lost childhood friend ends with Murray's car swerving off the road and lands Bessie in the hospital—Murray thinks for good. Suddenly, his only option is to run, but will running bring a fresh start or further tragedy? As Murray assumes another young man's identity in a distant town, can a new name truly bring new life?