Previously on The Walking Dead: World Beyond.
You had a sister?
My mother was pregnant with her, the night that things went bad.
I get that you have your reasons for being out here.
But you're not ready for this.
None of you are.
We should have told each other about what happened that night.
We would've been there for each other.
If you did have a plan to turn around...
how would it work?
Our last best chance is the Mississippi.
This is how we keep everyone alive.
You in?
What is the strongest force in the world?
If you were a layperson, you might say gravity.
If you were a high school student, you might say electromagnetism.
If you were a physicist, you might say nuclear.
But you would all be wrong.
Because the strongest force in the world, is the force of nature.
No way! Your grandpa did not listen to punk!
I swear.
Nature contains us all. We are nature.
Cogs in a massive machine, playing our part.
My grandpa, he'd just be like...
Playing more than our part.
We, as a race, think we can escape its pronouncements,
skirt its rulings, sneak past its guards.
It gives no consideration to wants or needs,
feelings or sentiment.
We think we can steal from it
and come away with its bounty without consequence.
But it contains us, from our beginning to our end.
The biological imperative that all organisms must survive,
to seek food, water, shelter, to procreate,
is the only reasonable offset to the crushing power of nature.
Huck says the military blew all the bridges over the Mississippi
when things went bad.
It means we'll need a boat.
Crossing's going to be tough. And the terrain on the other side,
it's a lot rougher than anything we've seen so far.
Are you sure you're ready to do this?
No...
We really should... turn back.
Yeah... Yeah, no, you've finally convinced us.
Ha.
Hey! Elton, you want to give me a hand back here,
I've got these lines all tangled up.
Yeah, sure.
There is no tangle, is there?
Look. I think this is the easiest route back around The Blaze.
Huck and I, we're going to bring it up to the others too.
Once you help us lay some groundwork, then...
Make the others see that if we don't do this--
I never said I was in.
Yeah, but you never said that you weren't.
The Mississippi is our last chance.
For us to all get home safe. It just is.
And I need you to help me get Silas and the girls to see that.
You understand?
What makes you think they'd listen?
Because they care about you.
Just like you care about them.
That's got to count for something, right?
Yet even with our resolute will to survive, nature will end us.
Because that is its law.
Death?
Inevitable.
Extinction? Just another of its rules.
Another part of the lifecycle of the very old world churning with energy.
There's no escape from the inescapable.
There's no respite from the unceasing.
It makes its choices for us.
In short...
Accept the wind. It always wins.
Wow.
So many options.
I don't even know where to start.
Any updates?
Elton's with us.
Maybe.
In a perfect world, we have one more of them on our side, but...
This is it. This is the only angle we got.
I know.
That's why I'm thinking ahead, to plan B.
Hell, maybe it doesn't have to be all or nothing.
What do you mean?
I mean, if Corduroy gets Silas to see the light,
the best way to keep them safe might be
if one of us keeps going with the girls,
while the other takes back the boys.
Just putting it out there.
Yeah, well...
Maybe we still got time to change some hearts and minds, huh?
It seems the locals used these boats to evacuate when things got hairy.
It's likely we're looking at the last of them.
Then we'll get creative!
Build our own.
It's not exactly what I was getting at, with--
Cool.
Let's do it.
Really?
You're going to build a boat?
Well...
What if it's more of a...
remodel?
Seems a bit precarious, don't you think?
Could work...
If we fix it up. Add stuff.
There's a warehouse further north.
We could see if there's stuff we can use.
I say we hit it.
This place looks turned out.
Maybe. Maybe not.
Split up and keep looking?
-Hi. -Hi.
A lot of stuff.
-Yeah. -Let's get some lights.
Oh, careful! It's very, very old.
Even older than you?
Older than pretty much everything.
One night, when I was ten, I was trying to take a photo of Mars,
and that flew across the sky.
Do you know what that is, Elton?
It's a meteor.
It's a big chunk of rock
flying through space at thousands of miles an hour.
Faster than anything you've ever seen.
And when the meteor touches the air around the Earth,
it starts to burn up,
like how when you rub your hands together, they get hot?
Like this?
Yeah.
And sometimes, the meteor makes it all the way to the ground.
Then what happens?
Well, that's what made all the dinosaurs go away.
-A giant ball of fire, just-- -Isaac.
He's five.
If he wants to learn, Amelia, he should learn.
It's never too early for science, right?
Elton, Elton. Come here. You want to feel something?
Come here.
Wait... Right there.
-Is that my little sister? -Yeah! She's kicking!
Oh wait, I... I think she's also saying,
"I can't wait to meet you."
If you teach him about departures, I'll teach him about arrivals.
It's only fair.
Oh...
And my staff meeting at the U just got moved up.
I have to go.
I know, I'm sorry baby.
Be safe. I heard something's going on near the hospital,
a lot of police activity.
Okay.
I want to get another one like that for my Esmerelda today.
Who?
My sister. That's what I'm naming her.
Oh!
Okay, yeah. Maybe... we can talk about that.
Well, a bracelet is a very sweet gift, honey.
I will see you soon.
I love you both.
Bye.
Alright. Come here, noodle.
Let's do some work.
I'm going to give you my favorite brush.
Thank you.
Blow on it. Good. Blow on it.
Ready?
Yes.
Go with the grain. That's, that's the grain.
Okay, do it, give it a little...
Yeah.
You can't tell until... Aha!
Okay. We have barrels for flotation, straps for binding, fastening...
A fan blade that could make a good propeller,
and I spotted a shit ton of pallets outside.
I got these, too.
So you're saying we're in business?
Except we don't have an engine. There's nothing to fight the current.
There's not much left here,
other than some dead batteries, a huge broken air conditioner,
a couple of bags of sand...
Well, hold on. The AC.
I read about how those work.
We could use the parts and make some sort of, um...
What's that called? Steam boiler!
Like the still you made at the university.
It's like the dorm furnaces I had to fix.
I guess...
It's worth a shot, right?
Alright then. Let's get to work.
Hey. Thanks.
It's really coming together.
Yeah. Looking great.
It's funny, working on this boat...
It kind of makes it seem more possible.
Finding my dad...
I mean, the river's probably the last big thing in our way.
Once we cross it...
It's all downhill from here.
Hey. Come here.
Look, the closer we get to finishing this boat,
the harder it's going to be to sway the others, so...
-You want to make the pitch now? -Yeah.
Yeah, I think I should start things off,
and you and Elton come in with the backup.
Hey, I know you're just looking out for them, but...
But?
Maybe it's time to let this plan go.
What are you talking about, "time to let this plan go"?
You know that this is the only way we can get everyone back safe.
Hey. Is it true?
You've gone behind our backs, trying to get us to turn around?
I... Hold on, wha--
Hey! What's going on?
Him and Felix. They've been working against us, together.
Trying to make us do a 180.
No way. He's committed to this.
Hope, Elton isn't working with the--
Yes, I am. Sort of.
-Can we just talk about this? Here? -Pass.
You've been trying to screw us over with Elton as your little sidekick.
What was you plan B, huh? Sabotage the boat to make us go back?
No, of course not.
Listen, he and I have been talking.
And I agree with a lot of what he says,
-alright, it makes sense. -You mean about going back?
Seriously? What happened to seeing the world from start to finish?
Listen to me.
Yes. I was going to have us take the boat downriver,
then head back up along the banks of the Missouri
until we reached the university.
It's safer than cutting through The Blaze,
and it's the smartest thing for us right now.
We don't know where we're going.
We don't know what we're going to do if and when we get there.
We don't even know that your dad's really in trouble!
Hell, for all we know he could have sent us
ten messages back at the university, right now, from him,
telling us that he's just fine!
-You don't even believe that. -It doesn't matter what I believe.
He made me promise I'd keep you safe, and that's exactly what I'm doing.
You care more about that than about his life?
That is not what I'm saying.
-Yes it is! -We don't have time for this!
There is still so much left to do!
And do you know what? Leave your shit at the door.
Because without each and every one of us giving 100%...
We're not making it across that river.
See anything that could be fuel?
Just driftwood, driftwood, and more driftwood.
Better than nothing.
Let's grab it all.
I can't believe he would try and mess with Elton's head like that.
No, actually, I can.
They were only trying to do what they felt was best for everybody.
Not something you could fault them for.
I can fault them for being shady.
You know what, I can fault them for what you just said, too.
Whatever. They deserve it.
So whose side are you on?
I heard what you said to him, about calling it off.
I'm not going to lie.
For a while, a long while, yeah, I was all for bringing you back.
But now, I don't know.
This thing we're doing right now, going cross-country? It's big.
Maybe the biggest thing we'll ever do.
It's shit like this that makes us stronger, makes us better.
Okay.
So everybody knows how I got to the city.
They found me floating down the Missouri in a raft.
Arm broken, messed up...
Not sure if I was coming or going.
Next thing I know, they're calling me Huck.
Not that I mind. It's kind of cool, right?
There's a lot I leave out of that story.
The days of not knowing if I was going to live or die.
How close I came to giving up.
Letting the water just take me away.
I never would have lived long enough for Omaha security to pick me up,
if I didn't keep pushing.
Every single moment.
Shit. I'm sorry.
Nah.
Don't be.
It pushes me to overcome.
To be stronger.
Better.
Maybe that's what this whole thing is for you.
The others too.
Even Felix.
Maybe you should tell him that.
I was about to.
But then Hurricane Hope struck.
I don't know.
Maybe it's not my place to tell him that.
Maybe he's got to figure it out for himself.
His own way.
Let me get a word with her alone real quick.
-I know you're pissed off-- -I am!
The thing is, I'm more pissed at myself.
Why's that?
For being dumb enough to think that we could turn you.
That I could turn you.
When Dad first took you in, I was so excited.
Iris too.
We thought we were getting a brother, but you never acted like one.
Dad gave you every chance to be a real part of the family
and you never took it.
We're not your sisters, we're your problems.
All you had to do was be the one to tell him not to go.
-He trusted you, he'd have listened. -Hope, I couldn't.
You know what, no, it's cool.
I get it.
You had your reasons.
But still, I hoped.
You know?
Joke's on me.
You are who you are.
I guess it's time for me to grow up.
The fire's not hot enough. This shit ain't cutting it.
It's the best we could find.
Well, I don't know what to tell you.
Well, there has to be something.
Well, the nail polish box back at the warehouse,
it said it was flammable.
Alright.
You and Elton take care of that, we'll finish up here.
Maybe double-time it, huh?
I don't like the sound of that.
We should grab what we can, fast.
Yeah.
Whoa.
That doesn't quite live up to its hype, now does it?
Nuh-uh.
Wow...
Nope.
So this was your plan?
You really want to get into this now?
I'm not mad.
-I'm just... -What? Disappointed?
Do you really think my dad is safe?
This rope's still got some use in it.
Felix...
Yes.
I think they're safe.
Leo, and Will.
They have to be safe.
What do you mean?
I was supposed to be the one to go with your dad.
Alright? Not Will.
Your dad asked me to stay behind, and watch after you and Hope,
and so Will took my place.
And that is why they have to be.
I'm not there to protect them if they aren't.
I mean, I knew all that, but...
I didn't know how you felt about it.
I guess I didn't think it mattered.
What, being honest?
That matters.
When everything's burning down,
it is the only thing that matters.
Well, we should go. Come on.
What?
I just don't want anybody to die.
And yes, I know death is inevitable,
but is it so horrible to try and put it off for a little bit longer?
The notion of fear is biologically obsolete,
it's just the body's chemical reaction to risk,
so if you can understand risk on a conscious level,
then there is no need for... for fear.
Okay.
You have to listen to me, okay Elton?
I need you to stay inside this box and be as quiet as you can.
You can't leave, no matter what, okay?
Where are you going?
I'm going to go find us a safe way home.
I'll lock that door from the outside so nothing can hurt you.
Okay? And to be extra sure...
This is a very special horn. Okay?
It keeps whoever's holding it safe forever.
So hang on, hold on to it tight, okay?
I'm scared.
Don't be.
I'm not scared, okay, and you shouldn't be either.
It'll all work out the way it's supposed to, alright?
I love you, Elton.
I love you too.
Okay.
Weird. Is your skin tingling?
Get down!
Shit.
Where the hell did that come from?
Felix.
Go go go go go.
It's getting closer.
I know. Where the hell are Silas and Elton?
Shit!
That's a positive strike.
Positive strikes can happen 20 miles away from the storm's center.
Judging by the wind, we're minutes from the line of fire.
Come on!
Hey!
-There's a-- -Lightning storm headed this way,
real fast. Yeah, we know.
Empties too. A couple dozen of them, maybe fifteen minutes out.
There's not enough time. We need to take cover.
The rising water will wash the boat away. We can't risk that.
So we launch before the shit hits.
Where are Silas and Elton?
I swear that wasn't on purpose.
Come on.
-Ow! -What happened?
Damn it.
-You okay? -I'm good, I'm good.
Here they come!
Thanks.
Yes!
Alright!
Whoa!
No!
Alright, another problem. Elton, throw me your fisherman.
The drive belt's come loose.
Can we fix it?
If somebody could fit down here and reattach it.
I can't.
I'm claustrophobic.
Elton.
Elton, please.
You can do it, Elton.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune...
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter...
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn...
Mercury, Venus...
Okay!
I'm stuck! I'm stuck! Help!
This is a very special horn. It keeps whoever's holding it safe.
You're alright.
You okay?
I'm okay. I think. Thank you.
Thank you. Now we've got to get this thing in the water.
We don't have enough fuel to keep it running.
Not to mention them.
Let's move.
Alright.
-Everybody ready? -Yeah.
On three. One, two, three!
Come on, we can do this! Again!
One, two, three!
No! No, there's no time. We have to drop the boat and make a run for it.
-The boat won't make it! -We won't make it!
Watch out. Come on, I can't do this by myself.
Let's go.
Come on, everyone!
Everybody keep going.
Come on!
Okay.
It's moving, it's moving, keep going.
Go go go. Come on!
Come on, it's almost there!
Go go go!
Keep going.
Alright, get up. Come on, get up! Come on.
You good?
-Hey. -We did it.
Why did you do it?
What?
We would have ditched the boat.
You'd have had more time to turn us around.
Yeah, well, that would have done zero good.
You and your sister.
You really are as stubborn as shit, you know that, right?
Look who's talking.
Huck thinks this'll be good for us.
That it'll turn us into the people we're supposed to be.
We'll see.
And for what it's worth...
It was never just about a promise I made to your dad.
I need you to know that.
I do.
For what it's worth...
Leaving those clues behind
wasn't just so you'd come and turn us around.
I was also hoping that...
You're here now, alright, so whatever.
So I take it you're just...
you're just good with this, moving forward?
We'll keep them safe,
and when we find Leo and Will, keep them safe too.
Yeah.
For now...
Yeah.
I say we divide and conquer.
What do you mean?
Hey, listen up.
Everybody.
I'll spend the next day or two scouting ahead.
Our intel is weak for this side of the river.
And you're only as solid as your intel.
You're going off? On your own?
Don't sweat it.
I'll be back. 48 hours max.
Promise.
Till then, you're in good hands.
Here's the thing.
Nature accounted for everything about the human race,
except our self-awareness.
Because we know we can change.
We can act in ways nature wasn't expecting,
wasn't ready for.
Clear!
So every now and again,
that lets us see the path through the wind.
Even if it's just for a moment.
And sometimes,
a moment is all you need.
Hey.
Are you okay?
Yeah.
The Night the Sky Fell...
My father told me not to be scared.
He said that he wasn't scared, and that I shouldn't be either.
But he was.
Probably more than he'd ever been in his entire life.
But...
That didn't stop him from doing what needed to be done.
He was brave because he was scared.
Not in spite of it.
I wish I could have met your dad.
And your mom.
They must have been pretty cool to make a kid like you.
I know it's crazy to even say,
and...
the odds against it are astronomical...
I sometimes think that she's still out there.
Somewhere.
With my sister Esmerelda.
Both surviving, together.
It's not so crazy to me.
It's an empty.
I can do it.
Be right behind you.
I got this. ind you.