When the Bough Breaks

John and Laura Taylor, a couple with a deep desire for parenthood, have faced numerous heartaches due to several miscarriages. Their struggles reveal their longing for a family, setting a poignant backdrop for the events to unfold.

In a twist of fate, John and Laura meet Anna Walsh, a warm-hearted woman who offers to be their surrogate. This encounter blossoms into a significant bond that brings newfound hope for the couple.

The Taylors invite Anna and her boyfriend, Mike, over for dinner to establish their surrogacy arrangement. This dinner serves as a seemingly perfect start to their journey of parenthood and builds rapport among them.

Laura joyfully tells John that Anna is pregnant, an uplifting moment that brightens their lives after a long period of sorrow. This news rekindles their hope for a family and strengthens their bond with Anna.

Anna arrives at John’s workplace for a doctor's appointment, revealing the growing tension in her relationship with Mike. This visit serves as a warning that trouble is brewing beneath the surface.

The Taylors receive alarming news that leads John to Mike's house, where he discovers Anna in distress after being assaulted. This shocking revelation forces John to confront the reality of Anna's dangerous situation.

Determined to safeguard Anna, John goes to confront Mike in jail and issues a restraining order. This action emphasizes John’s commitment to protect Anna from further harm.

As Anna moves into the Taylors' home, she starts revealing her vulnerable side through activities like yoga and indulging in self-help literature. This newfound closeness begins to blur the boundaries between them.

During an intimate moment, Anna makes a disturbing comment about being pregnant with John's child, further complicating their relationship. This encounter surprises John, making him question his feelings and desire to maintain boundaries.

Despite John's insistence to stop sending provocative videos, Anna persists in testing his resolve. Tension escalates as John realizes the depth of Anna's obsession and the precariousness of their situation.

Anna’s secret meeting with Mike hints at a malicious plan against the Taylors. This adds an ominous layer to the narrative, illustrating that her intentions are darker than initially perceived.

As Anna's attachment to John grows, she boldly declares her feelings for him. This development ignites a sense of conflict within John as he struggles to stay loyal to Laura while being drawn deeper into Anna's world.

When John learns about Anna's troubled history, his suspicions regarding her true identity and intentions deepen. This disclosure compels him to navigate perilous interactions to protect his family.

With Anna's escalating violent tendencies, John desperately tries to regain control over the chaotic situation. The tension mounts as Anna arrives at their home with deadly intentions, threatening everything they hold dear.

In a climactic confrontation, John and Laura face Anna's wrath, culminating in violent chaos that alters their lives forever. They emerge grappling with loss and hope, waiting for the authorities to resolve their harrowing ordeal.