We Are the Ants

Henry tries to keep his head down as tension between him and Adrian escalates at school. Henry focuses on spending time with Diego and waiting out the days until the world’s destruction.

Nana talks to Henry about her fear of losing all her memories since memories are all she has left. Henry vows to ensure that Charlie’s baby will never know the pain of growing old and losing oneself like Nana.

Henry asks Zooey if she would save the world from destruction if given the opportunity. She says she would save the world and finds it interesting that Henry even has to ask. Henry leaves her alone with Charlie but feels Zooey observing him closely.

Henry goes out at night with Diego; they watch the stars through a low-grade telescope. Henry confides in Diego about Marcus and Jesse. Diego wants to know more about the sluggers, but Henry keeps his stories of the aliens to himself.

Henry wonders if the sluggers planted Diego in his life to test his resolve. He notes that he hasn’t been abducted since he started a friendship with Diego.