In 1982, two families, are badly shaken when they learn that a mysterious deadly disease called AIDS is threatening the blood system. Each has boys with hemophilia. The medical community struggles to understand the growing epidemic.

Will fights to get those in charge of blood safety to heed the danger. The Landrys struggle to keep their family together. Dr. Christos Tsoukas publishes a study on hemophiliacs.

In 1985 Will Sanders questions why the Red Cross may still be distributing tainted blood when safe, heat-treated product is available. Margaret Sanders battles the prejudice surrounding AIDS.