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Unbeknownst to Zoe's team, Max has followed them back to the bunker, leading to precarious confrontations. Tensions rise as Zoe discovers that Max retains not just the semblance of life but a flicker of his prior intelligence. As Zoe conducts crucial research on Max's blood, possibilities for a vaccine arise. Miguel’s disbelief and jealousy exacerbate the situation, creating a volatile environment where Zoe’s trust becomes pivotal.
The stakes reach a boiling point when Miguel threatens to eliminate Max, prompting Zoe to act. She risks everything by asserting that Max is still a key to humanity’s survival. Despite looming dangers, she successfully manages to gather data from Max, finding that his blood might hold the key to creating a vaccine against the rotters.