Quincy encounters a distressed young boy suffering abuse from his mother, who blames Quincy for ruining her chances at marrying rich. Despite the boy’s bruises and fear, he explains he cannot escape because running means no food. Quincy offers the boy his allowance and the shelter of his grandmother’s house, revealing their past connection—after the boy’s mother died, his grandmother took him in. As they revisit the boy's old neighborhood, Quincy reflects on the unresolved pain and questions the boy’s sudden decision to study abroad, ending with a poignant moment where Quincy asks if the boy ever missed him.