When Thomas awakens, Newt tells him that he slept for a few hours, and that seeing Thomas sleep actually helped the other boys relax. Newt says that they have been sitting around waiting for something to happen. Thomas responds that they have no food, and Newt remarks that the entire ordeal is similar to what they experienced when they first arrived in the Maze. There was no structure or organization, but the Gladers pulled together because they realized there was a purpose. Though Thomas agrees, he wonders if their purpose has been ruined somehow by the deaths of their rescuers. Newt assures Thomas that there is some purpose to all of the recent events, and that they must wait to see what it is.

Thomas eventually goes back to sleep but is awakened by Minho, who gives him a few apples to eat. When he asks Minho where the food came from, Minho directs him into the common room, where a big pile of food has mysteriously appeared. Trying to understand, Thomas’s attention is drawn to the far side of the room, where he sees a large desk opposite the door to the other dorm room.