Dr. Harold McCain, enraged by rumors of his wifeas infidelity, fires a bullet into her head. The medical examiner prepares for what he believes is a routine autopsy. Unfortunately, the corpse is not very cooperativea] Jennifer McCain is naked, confused and frightened. TV reporter Sherman Vaughn finds her and is smitten with the enigmatic yet beautiful woman. Sherman and Jennifer are married; she gives birth to a child. The delivery of Samuel is harrowing. Jennifer is reduced to a cadaverous shell. But she revives againa] Jenniferas wish to be a mother has finally come true. But the man holding an eternally burning cigarette reminds her that death is not easily cheated. The apparition sets into motion an unearthly chain of events that leads to Samuelas abduction by an armed psychopath. Jenniferas ultimate nightmare has become horrible reality. Death demands his toll, but must it be paid with her sonas life?