Jodi Bishop knows success. She's the breadwinner, a top-notch real estate agent. Her husband, Harrison... not so much. Once he had big dreams. But now he's a middling writer who resents his wife's success. Jodi's father, Vic, in his late seventies and retired, is a tenaciously controlling man. Her mother, Audrey developed Parkinson's ten years ago and Vic retired to devote himmself to her care. While still reasonably spry and rakishly handsome, Vic has been worn down by his wife's deteriorating condition. Exhausted from trying to balance her career, her parents' needs, and her own family, Jodi starts interviewing housekeepers to help care for Audrey and Vic, finally settling on Elyse Woodley, an energetic and attractive widow in her early sixties who seems perfect for the job. And though Vic is initally resistant, he soon warms to Elyse's sunny personality and engaging ways. Jodi is pleased to have an ally, someone she can talk to and occassionally even confide in. Until... Elyse shuts Jodi out. And Audrey's condition worsens - rapidly. Who is this woman suddenly wearing Audrey's jewelry? What is she after? And how far will she go to get it?