After two of marriage, Theresa Winthrop, learns she is pregnant with her and Ethan's second child. But when she learns she also has cancer too, Theresa tries desperately to keep the truth from Ethan, fearing the loss of her baby. But Ethan's grandfather, Alistair Crane, has other plans in store for the couple, as he plots to end Theresa's life and the life of her unborn child, in an attempt to rid Ethan of Theresa forever. Will Alistair win, or Ethan's love for Theresa win out?