
Helen Sterling discovered her daughter-in-law, Leah Lynn, having an affair with Mason's cousin, Damien Drake, only to be framed by them. Leah lies to Mason Shaw his mother is dead. Helen is alive, and Leah and Damien are plotting to harm her. Mason's father, Peter Shaw, tries to expose the truth but is dismissed. Peter takes his own life. An investigation leads him to discover that his mother is missing.