It was evident that Julius Olive was a grenade. His death from a tragic accident caused many people mourning, and caused Douglas Sullins's decision to stop living. On the other hand, Bobby Hale just got his second chance for a new life. After a near heart breakdown until operated with a new heart transplant he decided to talk to people, to thank his family and most especially to thank the family of the donor in his very best ways.

"Give me ten days, and I can give you ten reasons not to die." Evan paused. "And if I can't change your mind by then, you can go jump off that cliff."

Foster was naive. He had been alone in the 'alley' - an ironic metaphor he used to describe the claustrophobic, four cornered room that was well lit to expose the white walls. After being sedated to sleep for a longer period no one could imagine, he woke up learning he wasn't aging while the people he met was, and the outside world ilwas changing. All he must do to survive is to step up his will to adapt.