Tom Whitmore once devoted his life to the Ashfords as a seemingly useless son-in-law, only to be betrayed by his wife, Kelly Ashford, and die in misery. In a twist of fate, both are reborn. Tom walks away, allowing Kelly's love for Andrew Somerton to run its course. Yet he faces oppression and humiliation before finally receiving help from Cheryl Shaw. By the time Kelly learns that Andrew is a liar and rushes to Tom for forgiveness, it is far too late.