Mac's Death and Tori's Suspicion

In September 2001, Mac alters his will so that his $140,000 state goes to Shelly. Just a few months later, in February of 2002, Mac dies from a head wound after an accidental fall. So now Shelly takes her abuse of Ron to a whole new level and starts punishing him for it. In August of 2003, Ron falls off the roof at Shelly's house while doing handiwork. But not only does Shelly not take him to the hospital, she demands that he walk onto their deck, climb onto its railing and jump onto the gravel road below. Of course, each time he lands, he's crying from the pain. And Shelly finally tells