Lynette Bernard
A gripping suspense filled love story where a lifetime of beliefs and values are tested. It is heartbreaking when a devoted spouse bravely seeks to help her husband after an accident. Ultimately, she’s confronted with the reality that her husband had kept a secret! Gemma is married to Mason Brownlie, he has two sons; the eldest son Dwayne and his mother Rose (Mason’s ex) are set on destroying their marriage. Rose is driven out of jealousy and Dwayne is driven by greed to get his inheritance.When an opportunity presents itself, Mason and Gemma purchase a lifestyle property, resulting in an accident. Mason’s character changes, becoming irritable with violent outbursts. One night Mason attempts to strangle Gemma, she courageously seeks help for him trying to do what she believes is right. Refusing to have him charged with attempted murder.Gemma battles with her personal conflict of loyalty, commitment and love for Mason, her beliefs are a strong antagonist that she’s unaware of when he has a stroke and undergoes brain surgery and although Mason’s sons refuse to help, she can’t walk away leaving her husband in care.Gemma struggles as he becomes aggressive and she lives in fear. Her love and commitment to her husband, marriage and personal beliefs won’t allow her to give up. She’s injured and Mason is assessed by the mental health unit. Everything spirals out of control as the doctor begins to read the diagnosis, his medical records disclosing the secret Mason had been keeping.Gemma sat in shock; she knew there was nothing she could do. She began taking Mason to look around rest homes. With Gemma remembering their vows until death do we part, how can she make this important decision.Mason is settled, happy, safe and cared for while Gemma accepts that God has a plan and trusts that he knows best for them. It ends well.
