Olivia Burton, 23, moves to California with her boyfriend, Francis Morales, 24, against the wishes of their families. Francis’ mother, Lillian, is a devout Catholic who does not approve of her son’s cohabitation and expresses her feelings by sending him religious and violent postcards. Despite these objections, the young lovers begin a new, exciting life together. However, their happiness is interrupted by an unfortunate accident that leaves Francis physically and mentally injured.