The Infinite Sea

After being shot by Cassie, Evan lies unconscious as Dumbo checks his injuries. His wounds are infected, and he needs antibiotics.

Angry at Evan for attacking him, Ben violently slaps Evan to try to get him to wake up. Cassie stops him, insisting that Evan had to incapacitate Ben to get into the hotel. Adamant that he needs to find out what happened to Poundcake and Teacup, Ben prepares to leave; however, his injuries are too severe, and he collapses on the bed.

Cassie sends Dumbo out into the hallway to stand guard. Ben then insists that he is going to leave in the morning to find Ringer. Cassie tries to argue, but Sam expresses his desire to go with him. Ben and Sam then leave Cassie alone in the room with Evan.

Cassie angrily scolds an unconscious Evan for taking so long to get to the hotel. She fears that he may die before she can speak to him again. However, he surprises her by saying the word “Mayfly.”

Cassie struggles to understand how she can love Evan when he is an Other. She oscillates between anger and relief that he is conscious again. She asks where Poundcake and Teacup are.