- Rousseau's just enjoying the country air at Les Charmettes when he's suddenly stricken with a mysterious illness.
- He's got whistling in his ears, throbbing arteries, and a whole bunch of other crazy symptoms.
- While Rousseau slowly recovers, he gets to talking to Mama about religion. Even though she's a skeptic, she's also a true Catholic.
- Rousseau begins seriously dedicating himself to his books. We're talking geometry, Latin, and philosophy.
- One day, Mama and Rousseau go on a little ramble in the woods.
- Their simple day reminds Rousseau of a dream of perfect happiness he had long ago. He's over the moon thinking about Mama and how much he loves life.