This is the story of ten-year-old Michael and his close relationship with his Grandpa, who is dying of liver cancer. The story is now rather dated in tone but it contains some timeless truths. Michael's mother tries to keep Michael and his older sister, Linda, out of the situation but Michael wants to be included and to spend time with his grandfather. The main truth, taught by Grandpa, is [Grandpa] isn't really dead, not as long as someone is still thinking of him.