[ if he runs, thomas wouldn't be stopping him, but he wants to help. people back home didn't have the option of getting better. newt didn't, and god, if what this kid has can fix the flare as well, thomas is going to be sick with himself. but this guy's right - no one chose to be like this, and they're victims as much as anyone else.

most people here aren't going to care. partially, he can't blame them for wanting to survive, but one guy who isn't contagious isn't going to make a difference so long as it's handled. that's the part people won't get.

so, less than a week. that's what they have. thomas breathes out slowly. not much, but it's better than nothing. ] We'll take the smallest amount we need to test it. Try to conserve what you have, and...

[ he breathes out slowly, pausing. ] Find somewhere we can lock you, if we run out of time. Don't tell the others.