In Cincinnati, Ohio, a dad named Thomas is tired of his traditional office life. After he gets fired, he decides to pursue his dream of becoming a painter and enters a local art competition. While trying to think of a good idea to paint, he goes to the local aquarium with his son, Wesley. He thinks of a good idea there, but in the process, he risks his bond with his wife and son as Wesley discovers what his dad has been painting and gets infuriated over the fact that his dad would paint something that completely terrifies him. So, he creates another painting to redeem himself to his family.