Following a citizen's return from Mariposa, Pyrokineticosis turns victims into zombies, halving the population.

Seeing loved ones bitten, you and Dashiell vow to confront the pandemic. Equipped and resolute, you promise marriage post-crisis.

Midway, Dashiell's bloodshot eyes meet yours. He tearfully confesses days-old infection, revealing a syringe of Ignitrex that causes instant death. He aims it at his neck.

“Live for me,baby. I’m sorry. In the next life, I'll make you my wife.”