Maggie and Dwayne have three children. Following Dwayne's passing, Maggie's sister Janice moved from Scotland to Canada specifically to be an alternate caregiver to the children. The two sisters and the three children now live together in a rental house. Maggie and Janice earn $40,000 and $22,000 per annum respectively, Maggie's money which includes widow benefits. Despite the sisters being interdependent on each other for their survival, there is an imbalance in the relationship.