A wealthy Texas oil family becomes tangled in a web of jealousy, desire, and self-destruction. Mitch Wayne, a stable and honorable geologist, finds himself caught between his lifelong friendship with the troubled scion of the family, Kyle Hadley, and his romantic feelings for Lucy Moore, Kyle's wife. Kyle, battling his own demons and insecurities amplified by an inherited fortune and a drinking problem, lives under the shadow of his powerful father. The family's decadent lifestyle and Kyle's reckless behavior strain his relationship with Lucy. Meanwhile, Marylee Hadley, Kyle's scheming sister, harbors unrequited love for Mitch, further complicating the family dynamics.

As Kyle's paranoia and emotional instability deepen, tensions in the household escalate. All family members must face the consequences of their choices, confronting feelings of inadequacy and betrayal. Lucy, who initially finds solace in Mitch's calm demeanor, struggles between her loyalty to Kyle and her growing bond with Mitch. The charged atmosphere reveals the destructive forces of wealth and passion. As secrets surface and the intensity heightens, each character must navigate personal rivalries and hidden desires. In this domestic tempest, questions about love's redemptive power and the clash between personal desires and familial duty rise to the forefront, setting all characters on a path poised to unearth deep-seated truths about loyalty and integrity.