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Curtis's trauma culminates in a volatile outburst during a social gathering at the Lions Club, where his accumulated distress manifests as a physical confrontation. Here, Curtis prophetically warns others of the coming storm, a metaphor for the chaos in his mind. His family dynamics shift completely, as Samantha becomes torn between her anger at Curtis and her love for him as they navigate their crisis together.
The culmination of the plot arrives when Curtis's worries reach a frenzy in a desperate attempt to protect his family from an imagined calamity. An emergency alarm sends them rushing into the shelter, reflecting a profound paranoia that grips Curtis. But upon finally opening the shelter, he faces stark reality and the aftermath of his delusions.