Part 6/10:
The Depths of Despair
With time running out and calls for rescue unfulfilled, Mike’s psychological fortitude is tested further. His hallucinations manifest as he contemplates despair and self-destruction. The weight of past traumas resurfaces, particularly abuse from his father, forcing Mike to confront his deepest fears and regrets.
The poignancy of Mike's hallucinations—seeing visions of Jenny and confronting familial abuse—illustrates the emotional scars left by his experiences. These moments paint a vivid picture of his mental state, balancing his struggle to survive in the desert with his need to make peace with the demons of his past.