You shouldn't hide important medical issues from your loved ones.
Ray was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 lung cancer and is considering when to break the news to his young adult son who's in college.
Ray wants to tell his son about his cancer at the right time.
Ray tells his son as soon as possible about his illness.
Ray delays telling his son as long as possible, so he continues his schooling.
Ray's son takes time off of school to take care of Ray and spend precious time with him.
Ray's son finds out at the very end of Ray's life, denying him the opportunity of spending quality time with Ray.