Ep 4. Kite Strings

In Touch (2012) season 1 episode 4, entitled "Kite Strings," we see the continued intertwining of lives between father and son Martin and Jake. Martin is doing his best to understand his son's unique and mysterious way of communicating through numbers and patterns. Meanwhile, Jake has continued his seemingly random pattern of setting up seemingly unrelated people and events.

In this episode, Martin is introduced to a man named Malcolm, who has lost track of his daughter Amelia. Through Jake's guidance, Martin is able to connect the dots and guide Malcolm to the missing girl. Along the way, Martin learns more about Jake's abilities and becomes increasingly grateful for them.

In addition to the primary storyline involving Malcolm and Amelia, we also see some development in Martin's personal life. He reconnects with his journalist ex-wife, Clea, who is also struggling to understand Jake's abilities. Through their shared experience with Jake, Martin and Clea start to rekindle their connection.

The theme of family and connection is also explored in this episode through a secondary storyline involving a young boy named Trevor and his father. Trevor is an avid kite enthusiast and has a close relationship with his dad, but is having trouble understanding why his father wants him to attend a prestigious school instead of pursuing his passion for kite-flying. Through Jake's influence, Martin is able to help Trevor and his father reconnect and understand each other better.

Overall, "Kite Strings" is a heartwarming episode that explores the power of connections and understanding. We see Martin and Jake's relationship grow even stronger as Martin gains a deeper appreciation for his son's abilities, and we see a number of other characters brought together through Jake's unique talents. Through it all, the show continues to build on its central themes of family, love, and the interconnectedness of all things.