The relationship between Conrad and his mother is nonexistent. After the incident Beth shows no affection to Conrad. She cares and loves him, but she can’t seem to bring herself to display …show more content…
Although Conrad was stubborn and didn’t want to speak of his problems, Calvin would keep trying to get it out of him. He would never give up on Conrad he cared deeply for him and wanted him to share his feelings and emotions. Calvin’s main priority was to see his son back to life, back to who he was before the boating accident. He showed his affections for Conrad both physically and verbally. Throughout the movie Calvin would walk into Conrad’s room after he’d have an argument with his mother and he would make sure he was doing fine. When Beth left Conrad believed it was his fault, but Calvin talked to him and made him realize had no control over the way his mom felt and it wasn’t his fault that she was such a cold hearted selfish