The Watson's Arrival in Birmingham

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Kenny wakes up in the car with his Dad driving and "Yakety Yak" playing.
The sun is bright and Joey is asleep in the front seat.
Dad is driving 18 hours straight and jokes about changing his name to Clem.
Dad talks about using mind power to stay awake by focusing on the hum of the road and making vacuum sounds.
The Watsons arrive at Grandma Sands' house in Birmingham, Alabama.
The neighborhood looks similar to Flint, but with Alabama's heat and sun.
Grandma Sands is small and looks like an older version of Momma.
She greets the kids with hugs and tears, saying "my family, my beautiful, beautiful family."
Grandma Sands keeps mentioning a "Mr. Robert".
Momma asks about Mr. Robert, and Grandma Sands says they will have time to talk later.
Byron is sent to the corner store to buy dinner ingredients.
Kenny is surprised by Byron's respectful behavior towards Grandma Sands.