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 disapproves of her son’s cohabitation and reveals her feelings in the form of violent, religiously themed postcards. Despite these objections, the young lovers begin an exciting new life together. Their happiness is cut short, however, after a freak accident leaves Francis physically and mentally injured.