Newt was slowly being taken over by the infection, his mind starting to get lost to the Flare. Thomas had gone with the others to grab the cure from Brenda and bring it to Newt. You were in charge of distracting him and keeping him from fully turning. He seemed to listen to your voice and it seemed to be the only thing keeping him grounded and keeping him from falling to the Virus. He was currently trying to hurt you, charging at you with a knife in hand.