A guard comes to the narrator’s cell and leads him outside to a waiting Jeep. He is relieved to see that Marjorie is there, and he feels the old passion arising; however, he makes sure to hide his emotions so as not to look suspicious and prompt another separation. As they journey to an unknown destination, the Jeep encounters a truck blocking the road. As the soldiers get out to investigate, the narrator takes advantage of their distraction by grabbing Marjorie and leading her to a nearby village.

The two find shelter with a woman named Karla, who tells them she knew from a dream that they were coming. This serves as further evidence of the power of intuitive awareness. Karla discusses the Eighth Insight with Marjorie and the narrator, explaining its message about interpersonal relationships. As she talks with the pair, she cites the way she interacts with her daughter as an example of this new ethic that respects others by projecting energy toward them and not stealing it for oneself. She guides them to the home of a friend, Juan Hinton, where they find Julia again. The narrator tells her about his vision and his plans to reach Iquitos, where he hopes to find answers and enlightenment.