The narrator visits their father's grave, located under a large tree in a cemetery.
The narrator greets their father, takes care of the grave, and updates him on life events and friends.
Sam, the narrator's companion, couldn't come to the cemetery because he was working on artwork samples, but sends his regards.
The narrator sits on a blanket, shares about work progress, and mentions potentially becoming an assistant editor soon.
The narrator is writing a book about their father and has prepared the first three chapters, sharing this development with him.
The narrator's mother believes speaking to the departed should be directed at their soul, not the body, but the narrator still finds comfort in talking at the grave.
Life updates given to the father include memorable dining experiences, friends visiting, a call from a brother, and travel plans to Ghana with the mother.
The mother frequently calls the narrator, especially post-therapy, and has recently begun to share stories of her own childhood.
The mother text messages during the visit, inquiring about the possibility of Sam proposing and reminding that her blessing is necessary.
Despite hinted skepticism of the mother's dramatic childhood stories, the narrator appreciates the mother's engagement and the steps toward better communication.
The visit concludes with the narrator needing to leave to prepare for a lunch with Sam's mother, using food made by the narrator's mother the night prior.
The narrator says goodbye to their father, notes a beam of sunlight on the grave, and interprets it as a sign from their father before leaving.