Olivia Burton, 23, moves to California with her boyfriend Francis Morales, 24, against the wishes of their families. Francis’ mother, Lillian, is a fervent Catholic who disapproves of her son’s cohabitation and makes her feelings known in the form of violent religious postcards. Despite these objections, the young lovers settle into their exciting new life together. However, their happiness is cut short when a freak accident leaves Francis physically and mentally injured.