Jake Fades

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The story revolves around Jake, a Zen master and bicycle repairman in Bar Harbor, Maine, who is grappling with the onset of Alzheimer's disease. His long-time student, Hank, faces his own struggles with commitment and doubts about his ability to step into Jake's role as a teacher. The narrative explores themes of mentorship, self-doubt, and the blurred lines between wisdom and confusion, questioning whether Jake's peculiar behaviors are profound insights or signs of his deteriorating mind.