As new parents, Matthew and Beth long for a peaceful life with their baby daughter. They get caught up in the aftermath of the disastrous relationship between Gemma Hooper, a promising student, and Janos Farkas, a small-time drug dealer. Intent on using her to expand his evil empire, he transforms her into a glamorous woman.

Determined to turn Matthew's centres for the poor and disadvantaged into outlets for his illegal drugs trade, he is prepared to destroy anyone who stands in his way.

Can Matthew protect Beth as Janos' actions reawaken the horrors of her past? Can their marriage survive as Matthew continually puts his compulsion to do good before the needs of his own family?

Their lives are changed forever as the fallout from Janos' crimes lands at their door.