The Cabin

The cabin is located in a remote area of the Pacific Northwest. It is almost as if Jamie's mother had set out to create a post-pandemic hideaway, complete with solar power, a wood stove, and water from a well. When Andrew arrives, Jamie has already been alone for a long time. He still has a lot of food, including meat in a freezer. A notable feature is the gnome at the front porch. Jamie seems content to stay here, but he readily gives it up in order to remain with Andrew.

Islamorada, Florida

Islamorada, Florida is where Jamie and Andrew at the conclusion of the novel. A woman named Amy explains that they have cut off access to the community to control who comes and goes. They have a lot of the conveniences of modern life in spite of the pandemic. Jamie is treated in a hospital...