Ryan becomes suspicious when his dog, Bella, alerts him at his father’s funeral. Bella’s odd behavior leads him to open the casket, only to find his father’s body missing.
After his mother collapses from shock, Ryan investigates, discovering his father’s life insurance policy, with the beneficiary being his father’s secretary, Miss Pearson. Ryan tracks her to a house and uncovers the truth: Arnold had faked his death to start a new life with Miss Pearson, taking out a large life insurance policy.
At an auction, Ryan uses a figurine to lure his father out, and Arnold is arrested, admitting to his betrayal. Ryan is left to process his father’s selfishness and the fallout of his deception.
