It's been a year since Bruno died trying to save Shmuel from the Concentration Camp. Gretel is now battling severe depression, guilt, and severe physical symptoms caused from daily stress; their mother is depressed and aging too fast; and Ralf is guilt-stricken and dying inside. Will anybody help this family cope? Is time healing their wounds? Will time ever heal their deep wounds?

Katniss has received news that Peeta had been killed in the Quarter Quell, and her emotions take a dive. She feels helpless, and hopeless until Finnick shows up and comforts her.