Chapters 9 and 10 Summary

In chapter nine, they go to bed in their individual tents. Jordan asks to go with Reece to take photos the following morning but oversleeps, waking just as Reece returns. Reece says they're moving their camp that day and insists Jordan eat something for breakfast while they begin their next walk. Jordan almost falls during a difficult section of trail, saving herself by holding onto a tree until Reece rushes to help her regain her footing. They stop for a rest and Jordan almost falls into a thorny bush. Reece steps in, grabbing Jordan and pushing her away though it means Reece falls into the bush herself. Reece is covered in thorns and Jordan feels horrible at having caused the accident. Jordan begins the tedious task of pulling the thorns out of Reece's body. The process is grueling and Jordan seeks...