Life in Las Vegas

Theo arrives in Las Vegas and is shocked by the stark, empty landscape and his father's new life. He lives in a large, sparsely furnished house in a desolate subdivision. His father is involved in gambling and sports betting, and Xandra works at a casino bar. Theo feels isolated and lonely, with no friends and nothing to do. He spends his time by the pool, reading, and secretly obsessing over the painting he has hidden in his room. The desert heat and the emptiness of his new life are a stark contrast to the vibrant, crowded world of New York.