Unstoppable

Harrison receives a wig from his mother. Despite her insistence that it looks normal, Harrison feels that wearing the wig is unnatural, and he has difficulty accepting his appearance. When he and Justin go to the movies, Harrison is apprehensive about being seen in public. He spends considerable time adjusting and readjusting his wig and prosthetic leg in a desperate attempt to appear “normal.”

At the mall, Harrison faces a mix of reactions from the public. One young girl treats him with innocent kindness, while two boys mock his appearance and bully him, deliberately knocking him over. The incident causes the theater manager to kick him and Justin out of the movie theater. While Harrison feels humiliated and outcast, Justin expresses his protective outrage by confronting the theater manager on his friend’s behalf. Later, the two boys share a quiet moment outside the mall as Harrison wears his wig more for warmth than appearance. Despite the difficulties of the evening, Justin expresses his true friendship and support.

Later, Harrison spends an evening with Becky and her family. Despite his initial discomfort and self-consciousness, he finds solace in their company as they spend time together by a fishpond. However, when Harrison witnesses the plight of a damaged fish, he sees it as a reflection of his own struggles.