Newt calls for the “Med-Jacks,” which are the Glade’s doctors, to examine the girl. They determine that the girl is breathing, and one of them, Clint, thinks she may be in a coma. Fearing for her safety, Alby says that if any of the boys touch her, that boy will be banished from the Glade. As they take her away, Thomas feels sympathy for her and begins to feel connected to her in some unknown way. He looks around quickly, wondering if anyone has noticed the look of recognition on his face. Alby asks him if he recognizes the girl, and he lies, saying that he does not recognize her at all. Troubled, Alby calls a Gathering, which Chuck explains is something that only occurs when something “weird or terrible” (61) happens.

Thomas and Chuck go to the kitchen for food. As they eat, Thomas asks Chuck more questions. He asks about becoming a Runner, and what they keep inside the concrete building. Chuck says that the building houses the Maps that the Runners create every night. The Runners come together at the end of each day and pool their information to add to the Maps of

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