Ken is first seen celebrating his son's upcoming graduation from Princeton University and assures his son he always believed he was smart enough to graduate, but was always afraid he wouldn't have the money to pay his tuition. He makes him promise not to drink too much so they can attend the ceremony the following day. However, Carnell goes to a bar with his friends, where he starts suffering symptoms. Ken goes to see Carnell. Carnell asks about his condition. Ken tells him he knows he will pull through. Carnell is skeptical, but Ken insists that he will.