An upscale woman named Gail seeks William's help in retrieving her drug addicted son from jail in the Inland Empire. Swenton helps get Gail's son, Travis, released from jail, but they soon discover Travis is a long way from being ready to change his life. While trying to bring Travis back to Los Angeles with them, they meet a 13-year old boy who is running drugs for a powerful dealer. The boy weighs on William's conscience and William must decide if there is a way to save him, or if their trip to the Inland Empire is a total wash.