Paradise on Fire

The first overnight camp is in a location where Leo took Addy before. Hiking with full packs is more challenging, but the kids are all in better shape, and no one complains.

In camp, Addy catches a scent and recognizes that something is not right. Addy thinks of Grandma Bibi’s journey from Nigeria and wonders if they could go back. When Jamie calls for lights out, everyone goes to bed except Jay and Addy. Jay focuses on putting the fire out completely, asking Addy if they will stay friends when they go home. Addy reassures him that they will stay friends and see each other in New York. Addy wishes that her grandma were there, while Jay wishes that his little brother were there. Addy goes to bed, but she feels uneasy.

Addy struggles to sleep without dreaming, and then she smells smoke. Addy wakes the camp because she sees fire lining the mountain in the west. At first, Addy thinks that Dylan and Jamie will keep them safe, but they begin arguing. Addy considers the fire like a maze and determines the best escape path.