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The Survivor Wants to Die at the End
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Content Warning: This section of the guide features discussion of death by suicide, suicidal ideation and/or self-harm, mental illness, child abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, substance use, addiction, and cursing.
Part 3: “The Begin Days”
Part 3, Chapter 48 Summary: “Paz, 12:00 p.m.”
Paz wakes up the following day with a whole new attitude. His family notices the positive change, and he admits that he was out with Alano the previous evening. Paz is briefly concerned about a news story on TV covering the break-in at Present-Time Gifts, but none of the video footage shows the boys there.
Part 3, Chapter 49 Summary: “Alano, 2:46 p.m.”
That afternoon, Alano gets a lecture from his father about leaving the house alone. Joaquin fires Dane for not protecting Alano. Alano explains that he saved a boy’s life, but he doesn’t reveal Paz’s name to his parents. He then creates more controversy when he announces that he deactivated his Death-Cast account. Joaquin fears that if this news gets out, it will be used to the advantage of pro-naturalist politicians.
After Joaquin storms out, Alano’s mother, Naya, explains her concerns about her son’s mental health. The strain of Alano’s job, the herald disaster, and the physical attack might be taking a toll that will lead to a mental health crisis. She is also worried about the mental stability of Alano’s mystery boy and warns him that he may not be able to save him.
