The Infinite Sea

Seven survivors are living in an old farmhouse. As one man stands guard, he sees a ripple in the wheat surrounding their shelter. As he trains his rifle on the wheat, a child emerges. A woman comes from the house and pushes the man’s rifle down, insisting that he can’t shoot a child. Despite the man’s uncertainty, he allows the woman to bring the child into the house.

As the survivors gather around the child and give him water, he complains about a pain in his throat. Moments later, the incinerator hidden in his throat explodes, destroying the farmhouse and the surrounding wheat.

Ringer wakes up in the hotel room with Teacup, Cassie, and the other surviving members of Squad 53. She knows that their situation in the hotel is precarious, as it’s only a matter of time before they are discovered. After hearing rumors about an underground cave system, she decides to investigate to find other humans. As she leaves, Teacup pleads with Ringer to take her along, but Ringer refuses.

In the hallway, Ringer runs into Zombie. He tries to get her to take someone with her, but she refuses, insisting that she will travel alone, scope out the caves, and return.