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The group's journey back to Newton Haven is marked by a surprising sense of unfamiliarity. Upon entering the first pub, they are shocked to discover that no one recognizes them. The atmosphere is cold and eerie, a far cry from their vibrant youthful memories. Paranoia begins to set in as they encounter more puzzling instances—each subsequent pub feels like a mere replica of the last.
Andy remains sober, adding tension to the group as Gary’s need for acceptance clashes with their need for stability. A chance encounter with a robotic teenager in one of the pubs thrusts them deeper into a bizarre narrative, revealing that the townspeople appear to be replaced by emotionless replicas known as "blanks."