When Carly finds her lover in bed with another woman, she is at first angry but then, surprisingly, she feels a new freedom in her life. She quits her job and moves in with her gay brother at their family homestead, Tamarack Creek. Within two weeks, Carly meets Serena, their new neighbor and the women begin a passionate affair. But will Serena leave her husband for Carly and if so, will the abusive Jess ever let Serena go?