Cassie arrives at Kit Moser's estate after a legally recognized marriage makes her the paralyzed Moser heir's wife. The immediate conflict: Kit, once a business titan, refuses all treatment and won't be touched, but Cassie's mother insists massage could help his legs and hands her essential oil, assigning Cassie the task. In a tense disclosure the mother admits a doctor suggested Kit may have been injured in his manhood, a secret she withheld. Shocked but resolute, Cassie vows to investigate and begin care. Kit still refuses contact, leaving the truth unresolved.