Forbidden, a Kate Stanton Hollywood Mystery Extra

Maria was the secret no one in the family talked about, her existence a constant reminder of his dead father’s shameful deviance. Yet ironically, from the first moment his mother set eyes on Maria, she wanted the child for her very own – and was willing to go to any lengths to make that happen. And for the next nine years, Leo Bauer was able to successfully push Maria’s existence to the back of his mind until unexpected circumstances finally forced a meeting between him and the girl. Despite Leo’s resolve to remain detached, he found himself drawn to Maria’s innocence and was smitten by her delicate blonde beauty. He knew she was off limits to him and yet, he couldn’t resist. And so began their forbidden affair...until disaster struck, forcing his family to cut Maria loose. The day Maria walked out of his life was the day Leo ceased to exist.

Years have now passed and Maria abruptly reappears at Leo’s door, almost unrecognizable in her ragged clothing as she spouts a litany of barely coherent gibberish. Despite his initial shock, Leo tries to coax her into his house but Maria runs away in fright. In her flight, she drops a worn photograph and when Leo sees it, he realizes that Maria coming back poses a threat to all of them. He must make a choice…follow his heart or eliminate the threat to the family he despises. Either way, he must find Maria first...