: Encouraged by his neighbor and eventual wife, Lea Dilallo, Shaun learns to drive, which significantly shifts his character from being reliant on his mentor, Dr. Aaron Glassman, to being a fully independent adult. The Metaphorical "Drive": Professional Perseverance
Shaun's learning process follows a strictly graduated path to build confidence. The "Closed" Course
"Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Picture where we are. The parking lot, the cars, the yellow bollard at the entrance... 15 feet from a stop sign with a 'stop hate' sticker... Now put it in drive and ease your foot off the brake."
