Editing Andre Layton (section)

===A Deal with Wilford===
With things heating up on [[Snowpiercer]] and passenger revolts becoming more and more common as the power struggle between Wilford and Layton persists, Layton realizes that something must be done to avert a sudden crisis. When [[Melanie Cavill|Melanie]] returns aboard ''Snowpiercer'' — due to Layton's trade of [[Kevin]] — she reveals that the atmosphere outside is warming, therefore there is hope that one day soon they can recolonize the Earth.

Layton agrees to use this to lure Mr. Wilford into a partnership with him and the leaders of ''[[Snowpiercer]]''. They hold a meeting, and Layton helps Melanie explain her plan for observing the atmosphere and eventual recolonization. Layton is shocked, however, when it is revealed that Melanie will have to remain on the ground at an observation center. Layton and Melanie share a moment of integrity when Layton promises to pick Melanie back up in a month.<ref name="Smolder">''[[Smolder to Life]]''</ref>