Year One

Jonah Vorhies spends the predawn hours preparing the boat that belonged to his late paramedic partner, Patti. He stocks blankets, food, and medical supplies, making ready to ferry Katie, her newborn twins, and Dr. Rachel across the Narrows and up the Hudson River. The hospital is failing; power flickers, staff members disappear, and the morgue is overflowing. Jonah’s death-sight confirms the urgency of the situation. Katie asks to take along an orphaned baby whose mother died during a C-section. Rachel declares the infant healthy, so Katie names her Hannah, and Jonah accepts the added risk of three newborns. They leave quickly. Jonah drives an ambulance through violent streets, dodging bullets and a near collision. Despite multiple threats, Jonah navigates toward Hoboken, where Rachel is familiar with the marina.

Meanwhile, Chuck travels west with Arlys and Fred. He unveils his Humvee, loads gear, and plots routes to Ohio, where Arlys wants to look for her family. Arlys writes out everything she remembers about her final broadcast to ensure that there’s a record. On the road, they stop at a car pileup and encounter Jonah’s group. Fred uses her powers and determines that they’re “safe.” After tense introductions, both groups join forces and cross into Pennsylvania, finally finding a gas station with working pumps.