Brain O'Conner (Paul Walker) runs from LA, ensuing criminal actions from the previous Fast and the Furious installment. He runs to Miami where he earns money and respect by street racing. However, he is caught by the police. Agent Bilkins, another familiar face from the first movie, offers Brian a deal. Rather than going to jail he can go undercover, working for Carter Verone. Verone is a drug lord with a high bankroll. Brian accepts under the pretence that he can pick his own partner. He travels back to his (assumably) once home and recruits childhood friend Roman Pierce (Tyrese). O'Conner and Pierce work with Monica Clemente (Eva Mendes) to try and bring down Verone.