The protagonist reflects on a moment when he hears "Hey Jude" on the radio, a song about overcoming sadness. He feels a deep connection to the message of wanting to improve a bad situation, yet struggles with how to actually achieve that improvement. This moment symbolizes his internal battle with grief and the desire for healing in the wake of loss.

His desire to take a sad situation and uplift it resonates throughout the narrative, mirroring the overarching themes of the book. Despite feeling overwhelmed and uncertain, the character's honesty about his feelings highlights the universal challenge of dealing with heartbreak and the search for ways to move forward.