The Stranger's Hand

A pair of high-frequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic cable deal.

A couple's lives are thrown into disarray when their daughter is cast opposite a controversial major star.

Living in rural Texas is a dysfunctional family: an abusive dad, a Vietnam vet with a war wound that's left him impotent; a compliant wife and a son of about 20, two small sons who look a lot like their brother. The dad harbors a secret, and he goes to murderous lengths to keep it hidden. The young man, Jimmy, who has suspicions, but little comes out until a Yankee woman comes to town.

Heather bumps into Carla, having not spoken to her in years, and presents her with a very unexpected proposition that could change both of their lives forever.