Part One: The Hero, The Friend: August 24 - 26: Chapter 4: Pages 167 - 190 and Chapter 5 Summary

The events unfolded predictably, just as Jim had outlined them. The pilot, remembering what Jim had told him, fought to keep the plane from cartwheeling, and managed to do so. Jim sits behind Holly and the Dubroveks listening to the stewardess giving crash position instructions. When the plane finally comes to a stop, Holly is relieved but the relief is short-lived. The next danger is fire and smoke. Jim grabs Casey and they head for the forward exit, but it is hard to breathe and filled with obstacles. He manages to get her out, and finding Christine, he returns her to her mother's arms. He asks where Holly is, and Christine tells him she went back into the plane...