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Months later, the story culminates in a chance encounter between Mike and Kate outside the experiment. Their conversation is bittersweet, filled with nostalgia and unanswered questions about their time in isolation. As they walk away, a plaque at the nearby homeless shelter reveals a larger narrative—an anonymous benefactor has made a charitable contribution, shedding light on the themes of redemption and giving that linger throughout their ordeal.