Brittany Steier devotes her life to being a mum and having a happy family. But when the father of her children, Edward June Harris Jr, becomes increasingly violent and unpredictable, Brittany has to make a decision that will end up costing her life.

Shirley Merritt is devoted to her family, especially her youngest son, Richard, but he wants to have the good life by any means possible; when bad choices lead to a prison sentence, Richard makes a deadly decision, and his secret is exposed.