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As the quarantine drags on, Melissa steps up to care for the orphans left in the church, while young citizens become embroiled in chaos, led by Chuck, who has assumed responsibility in his father's absence. Tensions rise within the city—especially between Chuck and the Creaker brothers, culminating in a violent showdown as Chuck mobilizes the youth to contain Ronnie's reckless behavior.
With the body counts and emotional distress escalating, an air of hopelessness lingers as survivors are tasked with the horrific duty of gathering and burning the dead. Yet, amid despair, hope briefly flickers as the government announces plans to lift the quarantine, prompting the young citizens to fulfill the gruesome task of body disposal.