Love Liza

Wilson Joel's life is shattered when his wife, Liza, unexpectedly dies by suicide. This devastating event plunges him into an abyss of grief and confusion, changing the course of his life forever.

In the midst of his sorrow, Wilson discovers a sealed letter that he believes to be Liza's suicide note. Unable to confront its contents, he chooses to numb his pain through addiction instead.

Overwhelmed by grief, Wilson begins to inhale gasoline fumes as a means of escape from his emotional pain. This dangerous habit signifies a downward spiral in his mental health and well-being.

Mary Ann, Liza's mother, steps in to support Wilson during this challenging time. While she tries to help him navigate his grief, she also battles with her own loss, creating a difficult atmosphere for both.

To hide his addiction from his coworker Maura, Wilson concocts a story about the smell of gasoline in his home being linked to his hobby of flying remote-controlled planes. This lie reflects his desperate attempt to maintain a facade of normalcy.

In an effort to connect with Wilson, Maura introduces him to her brother-in-law, Denny, an RC enthusiast. This meeting takes place just as Wilson learns that model planes use glow fuel, not gasoline, revealing how misled he has been.

When Maura confesses her feelings for him, Wilson panics and flees, embarking on a spontaneous road trip from Indiana to New Orleans. His addiction complicates this journey, leading him deeper into disorientation and despair.

During his travels, Wilson inadvertently causes chaos at an RC competition in Slidell, Louisiana, by swimming in the lake. Denny saves face by explaining to the frustrated competitors that Wilson is grieving his wife's death.

After returning home with Denny, Wilson struggles with the emotional weight of his actions and experiences a breakdown. The culmination of his addiction leads to losing a critical job opportunity when a client discovers him huffing glow fuel with local kids.

In a desperate quest for memories of Liza, Wilson breaks into Mary Ann's home. There, he uncovers Liza's belongings and ultimately finds her letter, which has been kept by his mother-in-law.

Wilson, filled with emotion and trepidation, finally returns home and opens Liza's letter. He discovers that her last wish was for him to find someone else to love while keeping her memory alive, providing him a glimmer of hope.

After reading Liza's heartfelt closing words, Wilson ignites a match to burn the letter. Tragically, this act accidentally ignites the gas fumes in his home, leading to an uncontrollable fire.

As the flames engulf his home, Wilson has no choice but to escape into the streets, clad only in his underwear. This harrowing moment symbolizes the utter devastation of his life, leaving him exposed to the chaos around him.