Ben, the narrator, is coping with his father's death while life goes on, with his friend Nia doing her assignments at his living room.
Ben’s mother decides to have Ben's uncle handle funeral arrangements to spare Ben the burden.
Ben and Nia talk about their nostalgia for school and then watch a thriller series together called The Cabin Plan.
Ben struggles to find a picture of his father on his phone, reminiscing on his dad's condition and cherishing the memory of his smile despite his illness.
Shu, a friend, visits with comfort food and they discuss work leave policies for grieving, feeling the inadequacy of the time given.
Ben’s mother inquires about Shu, demanding to know more about her, hinting at her protective nature and need for control.
Shu and Ben share a moment smoking joints, and Shu expresses her belief in God as a comfort beyond human failings.
When Shu leaves, Ben feels the silence intensely and screams into his jumper to release pent-up emotion.
Nia and Ben cook, go shopping, and they continue to watch The Cabin Plan together.
Ben receives a condolence message from someone named Penny expressing support.
Ben is skipping meals and self-reflects on his low instances of crying, feeling guilty for moments of normalcy.
Ben and Nia go on a walk to the store, prompting a conversation about their fathers and dealing with grief and regret.
Ben grapples with his own regrets about not spending more time with his father before his passing.
Nia reassures Ben that no one is the perfect child, indicating that their parents might have viewed them as such despite their imperfections.