Social worker, Myra Stone, is engaged to be married to an attractive, attentive businessman. Unknown to Myra, the man she is marrying is really a ruthless criminal who is determined to hide his illegal activities from her at all cost.

She has made some major changes in her life and is no longer the overweight, awkward teenager who lost both of her parents in an auto accident.

As a teenager, Myra fell in love with handsome Jessie Demarcus, but he only wanted her as a friend. He joined the army and left town over ten years ago. Now he's back and wants Myra back in his life as more than just a friend.