The Maze Runner

Before going to bed, Chuck takes Thomas on a detour to the bathrooms at the back of what he calls the Homestead, to play a practical joke. Though Thomas is uneasy, Chuck says he loves “doing this to people.” Chuck assures him everything will be alright, and he knocks on the bathroom window. The two hide below the window until someone looks outside and then Chuck jumps up and scares the boy inside. The boy starts to curse and Thomas immediately realizes that Chuck has scared Gally. Chuck runs off quickly, but Thomas is confused and unsure where to go. Gally rushes outside and sees Thomas trying to get away. Gally calls Thomas out, and though Thomas tries to apologize, Gally tells him that he knew it was Chuck, but that if Thomas pulls a stunt like that again, he will hurt both of them. Gally repeats that he has seen Thomas before, during the Changing, and that he is going to find out who Thomas really is. Before Thomas can respond, Gally leaves. Before leaving with Chuck, who returns and apologizes, Thomas thinks about how strongly he dislikes Gally.