Cassius, a former police officer, watches over his fragile adopted son, who struggles with trust and trauma from his past. Despite the boy’s fear of poisoned food, Cassius gently encourages him to eat his favorite meal—Thai curry with rice. The boy hesitates, his uncertainty rooted in years of abuse, but Cassius’s calm persistence and reassurance gradually help him take a bite. Though still guarded, the boy shows a flicker of trust, a small step toward healing.