The child asks their mother questions about their absent father, wondering if he loves them and why he is not around. The mother reassures the child that their father loves them very much, but needs to work and save money so that he can provide for them in the future. The mother explains that when the child is older, they will understand why their father is not currently present, but will be able to spend time with him soon. The child then realizes it is their father's birthday and wants to do something special to show their father how much they love him too.