It's good to visit your mother.
The holidays are approaching and John has vacation time to spare.
John wants to create memorable moments during his vacation.
John chooses to head back to his home town for the holiday vacation to see family.
John chooses to spend his holiday vacation alone at a far away resort.
John's mother reconnects with him, and she enjoys the quality time together before her passing in the next year.
John's mother misses him over the holidays, and they grow more distant.