jonas and gabriel enter a snowy area. jonas falls to the ground, overcome by the cold weather. however, he sees a sled like the one that he rode in a memory he received from the giver. jonas and gabriel ride the sled downhill and cross the border into elsewhere, freeing their community. this action saves fiona's life, as jonas's father realizes what he is doing and stops short of "releasing" her. jonas realizes that he has succeeded in his quest.