Loyal • Brave • Grounded

Seventeen-year-old Tim Nelson never expected to become the adult in the room—but when the Crash hits, that’s exactly what he becomes. The tall, soft-spoken farm kid is the first teenager Nancy finds conscious, and his quiet courage quickly shines. With no neural implant and ROTC training under his belt, Tim steps up to help guide and comfort the younger children. Though fear nearly overtakes him at first, Tim grows into a steady, dependable presence whose instincts and heart never waver. His humility and determination make him not only a trusted partner for Nancy but a hero to the kids who look up to him.