- Cassie's thinking about the soldier she killed again. The one with the crucifix.
- She wonders if her ill will towards Vosch and his soldiers influenced her decision to shoot him.
- For a minute, Cassie contemplates letting herself die under the car. She remembers her promise to Sammy.
- She wonders why the Others took him and the other children, anyway.
- She makes her way out from under the car and stands up. She's not going down without a fight.