Douglas Dire grapples with doubts about the mysterious ring he found, convinced it might be part of a trap. His mind drifts into dark memories of war, particularly the traumatic loss of his friend Dakota, and he struggles to stop the flashbacks before they overwhelm him. As he inspects the ring, paranoia creeps in—could it be bugged or tracked? With plans to pawn it for a fresh start, Douglas must confront his growing sense of guilt and the unsettling feeling that someone might be watching him.