In this excerpt from "Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports" by James Patterson, the characters face a dire situation where they are vastly outnumbered, with only a few against a much more dangerous threat than the Erasers. The protagonist is uncertain if their group, the Flock, can come to their aid, recognizing that their mission might be essentially a suicide attempt.

Fang finds a small silver lining, joking that the new, even more dangerous Erasers might mutilate them before killing them. During this tense moment, Fang unexpectedly teases the narrator, claiming divinely that "You love me," which causes the narrator to react with extreme anger, emphasizing the emotional tension and dark humor amid their perilous circumstances.