The Assistant

Burned out ex-soldier Nick Kurosawa has drifted from job to job since he lost his family in a car crash. Lately hes been working on and off as a bouncer barely managing to cover his bills; an opportunity for steady well-paying work is just what he needs to get his life back in order.Jacob Umber a secretive philanthropist gives him that opportunity. Umber has fibromyalgia and needs a personal assistant to help him with the tasks of daily living-someone strong adaptable and most of all willing to let Umber take the lead.It seems a perfect opportunity for Nick. More than anything he craves guidance and a purpose and Umber gives him that in spades. When Nick starts craving more it seems an impossible complication but even the reserved Umber cant deny Nicks talent-and need-for following his orders. But Umbers shadowy past holds secrets that could undo their fragile new relationship and any hope Nick has of a normal life.