At the base Mr. Lane sells powerful cultivated plants—Peashooter, Chomper, Gloom-shroom—for 100 Crystal Cores apiece after buyers confirm they're not radiation mutants. He admits they cost 20 cores to grow, proudly marking them up while base members share a hopeful meal of fresh produce. Spirits lift until Sherry announces a startling plan: cure the zombie virus, purify the land, grow uncontaminated food, and cultivate enhanced plants to fight zombies. Her claim provokes disbelief—Yvette asks if she's 'mind-controlled'—then Sherry insists, 'Look for yourself,' leaving everyone to confront her claim.