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With Matjala hot on their trail, and despite hardship, conflict and Botj's deteriorating physical condition, the boys begin to blossom on their journey. Watched over by Baru, the spirit of the crocodile that they all share, they come to understand the ways of the land through which they travel and to once again trust and rely upon each other. Botj's condition, both physical and spiritual, improves to such an extent that finally Lorrpu passes the mantle of leadership back to him. And by the time they hitch a ride with a group of tourists and swap their spears for western clothes, they begin the final leg of their journey into the city. United together, all three boys have grown in stature.
But their arrival in Darwin fails to secure an immediate answer to the problems that precipitated their flight. Dawu is not immediately convinced that Botj has fully overcome his problems. Botj becomes determined that Dawu will turn him over to the police by morning. He takes flight once again. He seeks out his estranged father amongst the "long grass people" only to find that his father does not even recognise him any more.
As the boys awaken and find him gone, Botj's spiral downward recommences, and this time, nothing can save him…