Sam stares into another hole.

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On a taxi ride, Sam meets a Chihuahua.

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Sam soothes his anxiety by visiting a convention center in Ohio.

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Sam makes his underwater dreams a reality.

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As his daughter prepares to leave for college, Sam visits a remote island.

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A hole in Sam’s floor sparks a crisis.

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