Betty hopes her sister's son, Chance, is a beacon of hope in their troubled lives, but Betty sees his dark side early on. He lacks empathy, becomes violent, and explodes in a fit of rage, harming the one person who cared for him most.
Little sister Heather terrorizes her siblings David and Crystal from a young age. Everyone hopes she'll change when she becomes a mom, but she only gets worse. After Heather meets Kareem, she becomes a monster.
Abby's life takes a dark turn when her aunt and uncle adopt her; what she hoped would be a blessing, turns into a nightmare as she realizes she's living with predators; escaping their clutches will take every ounce of her courage.
Debra's brother exhibits disturbing behavior from a young age. Despite his attacks on family, she dismisses signs. He becomes a notorious serial killer, forcing Debra to confront the harsh reality of his monstrous nature.
When father, Donald Hoop, meets a woman named Joy, Desiree's life spirals; Joy is hot-tempered, cruel and controlling; Desiree knows her dad can't escape his toxic marriage but she has no clue Joy is orchestrating a cold-blooded murder.
Maya Burgess always knew her brother, Stevie, was trouble; after he holds a butcher's knife to her brother's throat and threatens to shoot her at her wedding, she knows he's dangerous.