: Because the system predicts Caleb will commit suicide in 10 years, it purposefully keeps him in low-level jobs and prevents him from advancing, ensuring his failure.
In , titled " The Absence of Field, " the story follows two parallel tracks in the "real world": the alliance between Dolores Abernathy and Caleb Nichols , and the identity crisis of the host inhabiting Charlotte Hale's body. Dolores and Caleb: The "Red Pill" Moment
: Dolores takes Caleb to a diner and explains that the AI supercomputer, Rehoboam , has already mapped out his entire life based on his data.
: Recognizing Caleb as a "good man" who made an unselfish choice to help her, Dolores offers him a place in her revolution. Caleb agrees, choosing to decide who he wants to be rather than following a predetermined algorithm. The Charlotte Hale Host: An Identity Crisis
After Caleb saves Dolores , she reveals the true nature of his world.