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Jimmy begins to notice that the cans are developing spots and he feels sick after he eats from them. He knows it’s time to go in search of other food but is afraid to leave his safe space. Finally, however, he gathers supplies and makes his way to the steel door.
Jimmy lets himself into the hall, where he can see the remnants of a fire, proof of other survivors. He closes the door and worries it won’t reopen, so he tests it. He’s glad that it reopens but worries that once he leaves, something will change. Jimmy makes his way out to the main stairwell, remembering all that happened the last time he stood there.
Jimmy begins by going up, hoping to find a new can opener in the general store. He can hear sounds and sees a couple of people run past a door on one of the landings. The general store is mostly empty except the shelves of toys. He finds a skeleton in female clothing under an overturned shelf. Jimmy stops briefly at his old apartment and then continues up to the school.
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