the tv show "baywatch nights." but that turned out to be the peak of her career. soon tina found herself slipping into the darker side of showbiz. she started doing drugs, and lost custody of her two young children because of it. and fell for a succession of guys who did not treat her kindly. >> i had an ex-boyfriend put a gun to my head, play russian roulette between me and him. i was held over the balcony by my neck. >> tina who was broke and near rock bottom was desperate. >> i got down on my knees, literally begging, and i said, i'll do whatever you want, lord, just help me. i can't do this anything. just show me a sign. >> the universe sent you eric bechler. >> the next day i meet him. and all my problems are gone. >> she had taken a modeling gig, eye candy at a trade show. eric was there promoting his new business. it was three months to the day since pegye had disappeared. >> i just thought he was really handsome. >> there was some serious chemistry from the beginning.