The group, now with Dan more in charge, decide to leave. The family stays behind. King Zombie soon discovers that Deake has trouble completing the spell as he doesn't have the necessary books.Dan informs the group that he seems to have some kind of sensory perception towards zombies. The others are doubtful until Dan leads them to where the gate opening is going to occur. Dan stays there as Deake begins the ritual. Dan realizes that he can't save Deake, so he has to kill him to prevent the gate opening. Dan misses his opportunity and is surrounded by zombies.