Three contemporary Philadelphians find themselves and their careers on thin ice when they are brought together in a drama of pursuit for power and status. Chris Keller, a high profile public relations executive, who after a near fatal auto accident must come to terms with his alcoholism and a life changing decision he struggles to make. Self-centered MaryJo Winston, acting CEO of a prominent center city PR firm, is in denial of her growing cocaine addiction which began during an early relationship with her lover, Carmen DeAngelo, a Philadelphia criminal defense lawyer and son of a past mob don and powerful South Philly Democrat. When the Ice Melts delves into the souls of Chris, MaryJo and Carmen and the bittersweet twists and turns of their lives amidst Philadelphia politics and the eventual game changing event on Interstate 95.