Synopsis

My father acquired a new automobile, but his choice proved a disappointment to the family: a decidedly unremarkable minivan. Just then, a hulking four-wheel drive truck appeared, driven by Chuck Stevens, Steve’s brother and Louis’s most beloved uncle. My father was visibly displeased by the visit. Chuck was, in his opinion, an immature man of dubious character, perpetually pursuing ill-conceived schemes destined for failure, and a negative influence on Louis. When my parents prevented Louis from