The story of how Roz helped Rockmouth spreads around the island, along with other stories of Roz’s kindness towards the animals. There are also many stories about how Roz has become wild.

Roz has noticed that when she acts more like the wild animals, they are friendlier towards her, so she modifies her behavior. All through the spring, Roz mimics the animals.

The sound of honking geese fills the air. The flock returns, led by Brightbill. They land in the pond and Brightbill flutters up onto Roz’s shoulder. She welcomes him home and he replies that it is good to be back.

Inside the Nest, Brightbill tells Roz the story of his winter trip. The flock flew across the ocean, stopping at islands, until they reached the mainland. Snow began to fall, and the flock was worried because it was too early for snow. The oldest goose died. As the weather grew worse, the flock could not find food. Longneck urged them on, but they became lost.

The geese found a farm where Brightbill saw a robot just like Roz. Brightbill tried to speak to it but did not understand what it said.