Kezia begins to see her father as a human being who needs her sympathy during a moment of vulnerability when her mother and grandmother are both away in the hospital, leaving her alone at home. One night, after having a frightening nightmare, Kezia calls out for her grandmother but instead finds her father standing beside her bed. He comforts her by taking her in his arms and letting her sleep next to him. This tender moment reveals to Kezia that beneath her father's strict and harsh exterior lies a caring and loving heart. She notices that her father is very tired, having worked hard all day to provide for the family, which explains his usual crankiness and lack of warmth. Seeing him asleep before her, she realizes that he is exhausted and that his stern behavior stems from fatigue rather than lack of love. This understanding leads Kezia to feel sympathy for him, recognizing him as a human being with his own struggles and needs. She expresses this new perception by telling him he has a "big heart" and begins to appreciate his love in his own way

. Thus, Kezia's fear and avoidance of her father transform into empathy and a deeper emotional connection when she witnesses his care and vulnerability firsthand.