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with home-made explosives, but Tommy separates from the others when he hears a baby crying. It turns out to be a trap, and ferals descend upon them, but the priest sacrifices himself to save Tommy and Danny. Before he dies, the priest reveals himself as the father of the original infected kids. Tommy and Danny make their way to the basement, where they find Elsa, who is safe and well. But sadly there are other "turned" children in cages, now beyond help.
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