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Five years pass in this dark alternative reality marked by oppression and hopelessness. Kevin, living under an alias, grapples with deteriorating physical health while becoming known as "the Kevin Who Refused." Alongside his only confidant, Gabriel, he secretly transcribes Bible verses to inspire resistance against the totalitarian regime that governs their world.
Through small acts of kindness and snippets of hope amidst debris and despair, Kevin keeps his memories of Molly alive, often haunted by dreams of their son’s loss. His visits to the theater—to observe 'vica-viewing’—provide a thin ray of hope; a chance to see glimpses of Molly in alternate worlds, evoking heart-wrenching emotions.