Summary

Chapter 1

Teresa telepathically communicates with Tom, even though they are not being kept in the same dormitory room. She is hoping Tom will keep her company. They are dealing with horrendous psychological problems following their time in the Maze, having gone up against horrendous creatures known as Grievers. Thomas remembers his best friend, Chuck, stabbed in the chest, dying in his arms. Thomas and Teresa communicate until they fall asleep.

Thomas has vague dreams of his childhood, and of his mother, as he falls asleep. He is later awakened by Teresa telling him something is wrong.

Chapter 2

Thomas nearly falls back asleep, but he is awakened again by Teresa’s voice and the knowledge that something is indeed wrong. Thomas feels something disappear inside himself –and it is Teresa. He realizes she is no longer with him. All around him, Thomas can hear...