Rebecca is about to head off on her first two-week tour with the band, and the emotional wall that Jack places between him and her because of she never having told him about dating Ben when they were younger is noticeable, Rebecca accusing him of being passive-aggressive in his behavior toward her. Kate can see that strain the most of the kids, and does whatever she can to encourage her dad to make things right with her mom before things get out of hand. In present day, Kevin is having his second opening night of the play. He knows that a good review from influential critic Brandon Novak is crucial in whether the play is a success or not. The problem is that Novak has made his intention of not showing known, as he attended the first opening which didn't happen, he assuming because of Hollywood television star Kevin, used to multiple takes, being ill prepared for a one-take environment. Kevin has to try and convince Novak to give him a chance for this second opening night. And the entire family is congregating at Randall and Beth's house for William's memorial. William has made his surprising memorial wants known in a note he left hidden at the house. The way that William left for Memphis knowing he was going to die without saying anything leaves one member of the family feeling left out. Rebecca and Randall have to decide if they will discuss the elephant in the room, namely the strain in their relationship due to Rebecca not having told Randall of William's whereabouts as he was growing up. A memorial service of a father may provide the impetus for Kate to open up to Toby about Jack's death. And Randall wants his life to show some tangible legacy of William. The events of the day may show Randall at least which path not to take to honor his biological father.
—Huggo