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The story opens with Tom being urged by a nurse to return indoors, emphasizing the impending storm, both literal and metaphorical. Tom’s life is unceremoniously interrupted when he receives a phone call from Dr. Jansson, delivering the unsettling news that his father's condition has worsened. The juxtaposition of mundane life and catastrophic news sets the tone for Tom's emotional turmoil.
He is aware that his father's episodes of confusion are increasingly frequent, yet there remains a flicker of hope that their relationship can withstand the trial of memory loss. However, the stark reality is that Theodore’s mind is unraveling, leaving Tom to grapple with the painful notion that he may have to make a heart-wrenching decision regarding his father's fate.