When Jason learns that his scholarship at Kleinberg Conservatory will be cancelled due to budget cuts, he is forced to get a job at the Dew Drop Inn, much to the displeasure of Olivia and Grandma. While at work one night, Jason meets Red Turner, the father of his old friend who died when both boys were younger. When Jason learns that Red left the music industry after Seth died, he tries his best to get him to start singing again. When Red agrees to sing again, Jason is able to get the Dew Drop Inn to be the venue for his comeback.