Nadie complied with the old man's request and went back to bed. The old man brought her some chicken soup. It was nice and warm. She thanked him and went back to sleep.
Meanwhile Rue lead Tiny to where she left Nadie.
“Shhh... Let's be very quiet.” Rue said as they both cautiously hid themselves behind a big tree. They heard someone digging and sobbing . Tiny jumped from behind the tree. “Nadie...” he whispered as his eyes beamed with joy. Rue grabbed his shirt and pulled him back. “You idiot.” She whispered while hitting him on his head. Tiny pouted a little. “Who's there?” said an angry little girl. Rue and Tiny hudled together tightly behind the tree, trying their best not to be seen or heard. Tears rolled down Rue's cheeks. Why isn't Nadie here? What if she’s dead? What if we're next? Where could she have gone? If she’s gone she did so to save Molly and me. She might have sacrificed her life so...