The scene opens with a flashback to the beginning of the novel, when the protagonist, Nemo, and his friend, Nemo's mother, are discussing the nature of love. Nemo asks his mother if he can kiss her, and her reply is, "No, I can't, because I'm afraid he's a grown-up." Nemo is worried about what will happen to him if he does kiss his mother, but his mother reassures him that he'll be fine. The scene then shifts to the present, where Nemo and his mother are talking about their son, Nemo Jr. Nemo tells his mother that he loves her and wishes he could kiss her. The mother is shocked, but Nemo assures her that he will be fine