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Synopsis
In Great Grandfather's Rent Receipt, Casey, the crime photographer, shares a humorous yet poignant tale from his family's past, focusing on his great grandfather Patrick Casey. Set in Ireland nearly a hundred years ago, the story begins on the eve of Halloween, a time when Casey reflects on the peculiar traditions surrounding the holiday. The scene is set at the Blue Note Cafe, where Casey and his friends discuss old Halloween decorations and the lore surrounding the night.
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