Fred Mockingjay Part 2

The War against the Capitol

In addition to Fred's anger, Boggs is really upset about Kevin joining their squad. He complains to his superiors and puts Kevin under surveillance. Fred asks him whether he thinks Coin might want to kill him. Somewhat surprisingly, he says yes, because Coin now seems to think Fred is more dangerous than he is useful. Coin is worried that Fred can influence public opinion. Boggs is now one of them that Fred trusts. The group is dividing themselves up into sections to guard Kevin. The woman in charge is Soldier Jackson. She demands to be added and insults Kevin. The others cave and allow her to be assigned. At the evening meal, Fred and Bertha briefly confer. She indicates that she'd like to go with him if he strikes out on his own. Back with their squad, Fred feels uncomfortable. He checks in with Haymitch and he reprimands him for not treating Kevin better and for acting like he's the one responsible for Coin's ideas. Haymitch says if roles were reversed, Kevin would be nice to Fred. Fred now feels bad and doesn't know what to do. Soon, it's time for Fred's shift guarding Kevin. Kevin's awake and eventually the two of them are able to talk. Kevin confesses that he's so mentally lost that he doesn't want to believe. Finnick speaks up saying, Kevin should just ask questions about it. Fred realizes if he were in Kevin's position, he'd be in a much worse condition. Fred tells him some facts that are real and not real. The following day, it's back to work. Fred and a few of the squad do camera stuff, while Jackson and some others try to help Kevin figure out what is real and not real. They take turns helping him remember even the tiniest details. Another day passes, and the squad finally gets a chance for action. Word comes down that they're going to go into the streets of the Capitol and do some filming. They'll be in some danger, but it shouldn't be too bad. The rebels think they have the hidden dangers in that area all figured out. This kind of speculation probably means they don't. As they get ready in full-on armor and protective gear, Kevin tells a story about how he was forced to watch an Avox mute named Lavinia being tortured to death. Bertha and Fred are deeply saddened and wordlessly comfort each other. Enobaria comforts them too. With that finished, they move into the city to start filming. It's hard to tell whether they're making a commercial or engaging in a battle. They anticipate two weapon pods that will need to be triggered. Bertha sets off the first one and everybody is fine. They have to act out some parts again so it can be filmed and everyone relaxes a little. Boggs calls them back to order. Then he accidentally puts a foot wrong and sets off a bomb. It hits him right in the legs.