Muybridge marries Flora Stone, who is significantly younger than him. She is a photographer's model and aspiring actress.

Flora gives birth to a son, Florado Helios Muybridge. Rumors persist that Muybridge was not the biological father.

Muybridge discovers evidence of his wife's affair with Harry Larkyns, leading to his violent confrontation with Larkyns and subsequent murder trial.

Following Muybridge's acquittal, Flora places their son, Florado, in an orphanage. He is later adopted and raised under a new name. Muybridge has limited contact with his son after this period. Flora dies shortly afterwards.