This flashback reveals a deterioration in Willy and Biff's relationship as Biff catches his father having an affair. It's unclear what age Biff is at this time, but he refers to his mother as "mama" and promptly bursts into tears because he's so hurt by his father's actions. His father tries to console him, telling Biff that he was "lonely, terribly lonely," but Biff refuses to listen and walks away from him, calling his father a liar.
The stage direction moves forward out of the flashback and reveals Linda, Willy's wife, as being extremely protective of Willy. It's unclear whether she is aware of what happened between Biff and Willy, but she and her sons appear to have a somewhat hostile relationship. It's clear that Biff feels he has disappointed and is disappointed by both his parents in some way.
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