As his mother’s homes and relationships change, Mason grows from a restless child into a young photographer learning to choose his own direction before leaving for college.
- Scenes 1–11
Mason’s world is a child’s local orbit of school, siblings, play, and a family not yet displaced.
- Scenes 12–23
The move exposes Mason’s wish to keep his friends and stay connected to his absent father while Olivia seeks a more secure life.
- Scenes 24–74
Mason enters successive new family arrangements: Dad’s return, Olivia’s marriage to Bill, and finally escape from Bill’s house.
- Just before
- Scene 89
Olivia drops the children at school and tells Samantha to pick Mason up because she has to teach late.
- Scene 90
Mason walks through school with Tony, then stops at his locker for books.
- Scene 91
Two bullies taunt Mason about his appearance and sexuality in the restroom before leaving when another student enters.
- Scene 92
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