48 Hours

Trevor Summers deceived his children, leading them to think he intended to reconcile with his estranged wife, Alisa. Reporter Peter Van Sant, together with the team from 48 Hours, probe the situation. Their investigation uncovers the truth behind his manipulation.

Alisa Mathewson's Night Terrors is presented as a programme, specifically an episode within its series. It is listed under the generic heading of a programme and falls within the episode genre, offering viewers a focused narrative in a single instalment. The central storyline follows Trevor Summers, who convinces his children that he intends to reunite with his estranged wife, Alisa. This manipulation forms the core of the episode’s tension, prompting a deeper look into his motives and the impact on his family. Reporter Peter Van Sant, together with the investigative team from 48 Hours, takes up the task of uncovering the truth behind Summers’ claims. Throughout the episode, Van Sant and the 48 Hours crew pursue the story, examining the children’s belief and the authenticity of Summers’ alleged desire for reconciliation. Their investigation drives the narrative forward, providing a systematic account of how the deception is identified and questioned. By the end of the broadcast, viewers are presented with the findings of the reporters’ inquiry, which centre on the discrepancy between Summers’ statements and the reality of his relationship with Alisa.