---- That fateful pause, however, led to his capture by the pursuing kidnappers. When the Wells family got there, it was too late. Samuel had been accidentally stabbed by the kidnappers and was lying on the ground, silent and still. Tracy was heartbroken. To make matters worse, Tracy's dad, Richard Wells, revealed a bombshell -an illegitimate son named Thomas. After the shock and betrayal, Tracy's mom passed away, consumed by grief. Tracy was determined to topple Thomas, but she was outmatched. Richard favored Thomas, grooming him to be the board's golden boy. Samuel's death also turned Tracy's grief into hatred for Rebecca. If it had not been for her, Samuel would still be alive! ---- So Tracy spun a web of lies, convincing Rebecca that Thomas was her savior from the fire. It helped that Thomas bore a striking resemblance to Samuel. Tracy thought that by bringing Rebecca into the picture, she could throw Thomas off balance. Tracy never saw it coming-Thomas's heart had turned to ice. The years of marriage had ground Rebecca down until her love had simply vanished. Tracy? She was exhausted. She realized it was time to drop the grudge. Maybe then, just maybe, Samuel and her mom could finally rest easy in heaven.