Jonas faces the problem of learning his whole life in the community has been a lie. He resolves this by escaping from the community, enduring a difficult journey where he experiences hunger and hiding from search planes. He eventually finds civilization. Lance's problem is being diagnosed with cancer, but his resolution is continuing chemotherapy treatment. Zebra's problem is getting injured while running downhill too fast, but his resolution is joining an art class where he no longer feels as bad about not being able to run anymore.