Dawn Walker meets Thomas Nutt online, and from the very beginning, he tries to control every aspect of her life. He manipulates her into marriage and their wedding day is the last time Dawn's family will see her alive.

When Kerry Woolley develops a problem with alcohol, her family tries to get her back on her feet. Then Kerry meets Ian Bennett, who seems more intent on drinking with Kerry than helping her. Her family has no idea what Bennett is capable of.