Their relationship is badly strained when Carter's grandmother (Frances Sternhagen) dies, and Abby's brother, Eric, conclusively diagnosed with bipolar disorder, acts out at the funeral and falls into the grave.
The story was adapted into a 39-minute television film as part of the PBS American Short Stories series, featuring performances by Robert Preston, Fred Gwynne, and Frances Sternhagen.
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