Later, in a more grounded scene, Atom is preparing dinner for himself and his grandfather. After another one of their tense arguments, he sits at the table, noticing his grandfather's usual anxious, weary expression. As they settle in, Atom takes his seat with a plate of food. The grandfather gestures toward his own plate across the table, requesting it. Atom picks it up but pauses before placing it in front of his grandfather. He looks into his eyes and quietly says, “I don’t blame you.” His grandfather, taken aback, asks, “What?” Atom repeats, “I don’t blame you,” then gently sets the plate down. They eat in silence, a moment of understanding passing between them. It’s an emotional scene, signifying Atom’s new perspective and understanding of his grandfather’s struggles.

william is meant to already be sat at the dinner table. waiting in silence in a hunch, blankly staring forward.