Michelle Rogers and Matt Terry are together and share a son, Matt, but he has a dark side that comes out when he drinks; his rage explodes, leaving Michelle fighting for her life; Matt serves prison time, but tragedy strikes again when he gets out.

Cousins Joey Vincent and Terry Wedding grow up together in rural Kentucky; as Joey thrives, Terry struggles to find his own path; a 911 call reports a shocking event unfolding outside Joey's home that tears the two families apart.