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Chapter 8 begins with an argument between the Seeker and Wanderer. The Seeker tries to mock Wanderer for being afraid in flying, especially due to the fact that Wanderer has travel through space so many times. Wanderer states that her host get motion sickness, so she would rather drive to Chicago alone. She stresses the alone part, as she wants tome peace and quiet, without the company of the Seeker.
The Seeker is irritated that Wanderer wants to go see her Healer (Fords), so she attempts to convince her to stay by stating that her host is manipulating her into going to Chicago. Wanderer refuses to listen to the Seeker’s argument and packs for her car trip to see Fords.
When Wanderer finally is rid of the Seeker, she feels relieved and starts to focus on her trip. She doesn’t know if she wants to abandon Earth or where she will go. She thinks about all the other planets, and perhaps she will go to a new planet called the “Dolphin” planet, who’s species resemble dragonflies.
Wanderer then makes up her mind. She will not leave Earth, but neither will she go see Fords.
While on the road, Melanie throws a happy memory at Wanderer in which she is in a hidden cottage forest with Jared and Jamie. At this cottage, Melanie feels like she’s at home and she tells Jared that she’s tired of running and just wants to stay in one place.
They then discuss their relationship and Melanie expresses her feelings for Jared and how she wants to be more than friends with him. They kiss once and Melanie (and Wanderer) remember what she had and what she lost.
