In the epilogue, two years later, a woman's son is taken away from her by authorities from W.I.C.K.E.D., as he is immune to the virus. The employees name him Thomas. Deedee is renamed Teresa, and Teresa is arranged by W.I.C.K.E.D. to meet Thomas, as they will help set up the maze in the future.
In the Prologue, taking place eleven years later, Thomas is ordered to get the Swipe and put in The Box, as he is one of the candidates needed inside. Thomas is then sent to the maze, setting the events of The Maze Runner in motion.