Dylan is a teenage boy who is a talented painter of seascapes that he has never seen. He has been diagnosed with Leukemia. His fervent wish to see the ocean inspires Albert to help him, since Albert figures he has knowledge and skills to get Dylan there. Laura invites herself along, leaving a note to her Pa in Carrie's birthday present, so they will have time to get away. Upon reading the note, Charles immediately talks to Dylan's mother about his illness, then leaves to track his wayward children and Dylan. He catches up to them after they have been thrown off a train for hiding in a box car, then is convinced to help Dylan to get to the ocean for his dying wish.
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