A cornea recipient reveals that six years ago someone donated their corneas and later died; though he can see now he still can't picture the donor's smile. He's brusquely told, "Mr. Bacon, it's time to go back" for a board meeting. Elsewhere, two children, including Norman, scavenge recyclables to pay for their sick mother. A stern recycler underpays and sends them away, but a bystander quietly gives extra money and food after noting their hardship. The children cheer, "We can save Mom!" — but whether the gift will be enough remains unresolved.