Jeremy's mother is folding laundry in the living room. She clicks on the tv remote to see what's showing but doesn't find anything she likes and turns it off. She is admiring a drawing Jeremy made when he comes down the stairs and calls for her. He says he feels warm, she places her hand on his forehead to verify his discomfort. Jeremy asks if he can asleep with his mom in her bed, She gives in and tells him a bedtime story as well.