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The climax of their harrowing journey led to a final confrontation in an abandoned store, where Carol unleashed her maternal instinct to protect Oliver at any cost. With each move calculated and desperate, she managed to inject herself with the last remains of her sanity against the lurking infection. Her fortitude became a symbol of resilience, reinforcing the struggle against an overwhelming, alien influence.
The ensuing battles blurred the lines of humanity as Carol faced the infected remnants of her former life, culminating in a desperate flight towards an uncertain future. As she and Oliver finally reached a helicopter that promised a way out, the real world began to feel alien in its own right.