Charlie and his mother begin their trip to his grandparents’ house as the summer heat rises.

Charlie and his mother don’t talk much during the drive, and when they do talk, conversation is strained. His mother wants to listen to his father’s favorite music and offers to stop to get something for them both to eat. Charlie responds curtly, only speaking up to object to the restaurant his mother chooses.

After stopping for food, Charlie’s mother continues to listen to his father’s favorite song, crying as she does.