At Arthur Lynn's funeral, his mother Susan Chapman plans to remarry Howard Lawson, who killed his father. In his previous life, Felix and sister Flora lived with the Lawsons; Flora died, and he perished with them. Reborn, Felix cuts ties with his mother, lives with sister Flora and sister-in-law Jade Warner (lame leg). His uncle's family tries to seize pension and house, forcing his sister to marry. Jade, despite her disabled leg, vows to protect them.