It's autumn. Falling leaves color the ground as they float through the quiet stillness of the morning. The old house has undergone a noticeable transformation. As the school bus pulls around the corner, the mother gently tries to coax her young son out of his Radio Flyer, but he doesn't want to leave the comfort of his mother's arms, the safety of his yard, or his trusted friend, "Buddy." The youngster will soon take that first step onto the bus, leaving, for the first time, the security of home.