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With that ominous introduction, the narrative jumps forward to 2003 and introduces us to Sarah Miller, a teenager living in Texas. As the day unfolds, Sarah awakens in a quiet home and ensures her father, Joel Miller, is up and ready for the day; it’s his birthday. Despite the father-daughter bond they share, Joel seems distracted and preoccupied with work. Over breakfast with his brother Tommy, a veteran of the Iraq War, the everyday dynamics of family life are portrayed—underscoring the strong yet vulnerable connection between family members.