1-5 (Remastered) Star

[00:00:00] She started her day at home in the mountains just like any other. There was nothing unusual about making the familiar drive down to Sacramento to go to work. Then, in a flash, Mother Nature decided it was time to create a new landscape. Follow the journey of a dynamic young woman, mother and wife, Erica, as she is thrust into a world turned upside down by a series of natural disasters.

[00:00:29] Embark on a gripping journey with Erica in Sarah F. Hathaway's Day After Disaster. I think this is the old road. Better not get too close to the road. But these freaking branches are going to knock my supplies off kit. Uh, what the crap is that?

[00:01:10] Those damn scavengers hadn't robbed us blind and we wouldn't be in this position. We aren't going to trust anyone anymore. They can all die and go to hell for our life here. We'll expand the cell with perimeter. There's more out there. Hey, Dave. Stop the truck. What's up, Doug? I thought I saw something in the bushes out there. Oh, forget it. If it was a deer, we must have scared it off.

[00:01:39] We'll send out a couple of honey of this way tomorrow. Good idea. Let's finish the perimeter sweep and get back. Oh, our Taz. That was close. Let's make sure we stay away from that perimeter and get the heck out of here. See that you're hurting. I see that you're down.

[00:02:10] And came back to call you out. Was ready to rumble. Was ready to fight. Got lost in the thunder. Without alibis. Shout at the knife. Rage at the lies. Don't let the fear control. It's deep. I'm so tired. I need to find a spot. A rest for the day.

[00:02:39] This should work. You can hide the horses. Sleep in that little small space over there. Let me show you there's a meant to ride. There's a meant to be caught counting days. That's not your place. Shout at the knife. Rage at the lies. Don't let the fear control. It's deep.

[00:03:28] How are things progressing? Lone Jack was a joke. The leader of Buffoon. Don't be arrogant TJ. What about the group that's been attacking our border in the south? That's the next focus. We can't go any further north or east without peeping off the feds. We need more supplies for the winter. We're working on it. But I'm being very cautious. Raymore is heavily fortified. We believe they're being supplied by Hendersonville. Whoever's in charge there has cast a wide web. Keep sending the scouts.

[00:03:58] Maybe if you take off the head of the leader, the whole web will fall with minimal casualties. That's not a bad point. Instead of chipping away on the outside, take it down from the inside. Exactly. You better guard yourself well, son. They may be thinking the same thing. No one can take me, Mr. Lee. You trained me. I didn't train you to be arrogant. That's for sure. Anyway, I'm off to check on Yuri's progress. Watch yourself, son.

[00:04:28] I will, Mr. Lee.

[00:05:00] Can you force scrub? Nothing. Do you think you could handle a girl like that? Maybe. Should we ask Mr. Lee if you could have one? No. Are you scared of me, kid? No. Look at this kid, Tim. He's fronting on you. You gonna step up, kid? I'll step to anyone. I'm going to be the strongest fighter any of you has met. And there's only one way to make that happen. David, come show TJ his place. Come on, right? Really?

[00:05:30] Here you go then, kid. That, son. He started it. Don't you ever make excuses to me, son. We all make decisions. They all require a choice.

[00:05:58] If you make the wrong choice, there will be consequences. Yes, sir, Mr. Lee. Put your hand on my desk, TJ. The pain will be a reminder of what happens when you choose the wrong choice. Go finish your work. Yes, Mr. Lee. And TJ, don't knock out any more of my fighters. They pay me to be here. I won't.

[00:06:34] Down through Idaho into Nevada. That way we can scope out Grayson's operation ourselves.

[00:07:04] Sounds like a plan. They're putting the roads back together, but it's going to be a rough ride. Living in a dark, pounded eggs. We dance, we fall, try to make mistakes. We love it. It was always on fire.

[00:07:30] Camp set up, sir.

[00:08:26] Good. Set up perimeter guards. Switch the mount halfway through the night. You got it, sir. Everything will be tight and right. I'd expect nothing less.

[00:09:15] Bush, sir. Le Pierre took a unit to reinforce the watch. They want our food, sir. We can't leave men behind. We'll have to defend ourselves. Kill them if you have to. You can't take them to a camp with this small of a unit. Hold the line, people. We aren't without our crew. Yes, sir.

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[00:10:39] Oh, man, I can't sleep anymore. I'm just going to keep riding through the night. Is that man doing it?

[00:11:19] You're home to Vance and die. Oh, I can't take it anymore. Well, looky here. It's a two-for-one special tonight. Not tonight. They're both down. Now, what do I do?

[00:11:44] My horses are over there. We'll be safer.

[00:12:15] Stubborn town. Let me pray.

[00:13:22] One of their commanders. It's about time. Let's see what you brought me. Excellent work, Sergei. I got him something done for you, TG. Your team is getting double rations for a week.

[00:13:48] Don't think me will solve that. Putalizer, son.

[00:14:15] No matter how big a man is, he can only take so much pain. If you can inflict more, faster than your opponent, you win. The pain has to be your friend, your focus, your lover. Put your hands up and hit me, son.

[00:14:36] What do you want me to do with him? Take him to my home. You know how I love entertaining guests. Okay, TJ. I'll make sure he gets there safely. Sergei. I want to talk to you for a moment. What's up, TJ? If we're planning to cut the head off the snake, they may be too.

[00:15:05] I'm concerned about Mr. Lee. I will make his safety my number one priority. What about you? No one's going to take me. You just make sure Mr. Lee is safe. You are now in the presence of a...

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[00:15:55] The road is blocked up ahead. We can't leave the fighters behind anyway. They could still be alive. We came all the way out here, and he might be dead.

[00:16:25] Are they friendlies? Those 50 cows on those armored vehicles aren't firing in our truck. Let's take them out, boys!

[00:16:54] We'll watch over your men here. Monroe, Chappie, stay here. I'm going after LaPierre's team. Bring him back, Major. They're still fighting. We'll get them out!

[00:17:33] He's been shot. Give me some cover, Gunner. Guys, pigs, help move LaPierre. Let's relax, Elmandeep.

[00:18:09] There's nothing out here anymore, Burgess. We have to get to Reno. I've got a medic in my group. That's close to the pool, though, Burgess.

[00:19:00] Her ribs are really bruised. It could be broken. No, it doesn't. We'll have to wait and see how she does. What's your name? My name is Star. How old are you, Star? I'm eight. Where's your daddy, Star? Daddy is dead.

[00:19:28] He died when the house fell down. Mommy and I have been hiding here for a long time. We've always done a good job of hiding from the bad people. Till tonight. What bad people, Star? The mean man that took all the food. Are you hungry? Here, eat this.

[00:19:58] Don't eat too fast. It may give you a tummy ache. Here, have some water, too. Why don't you go get some sleep?

[00:20:24] I'm not gonna make it, am I? Honestly? I don't think so.

[00:20:54] Thank you. Thank you for helping us. No one else would. And Star have to go. Leave me. I can't just leave you here. The men. The men from the compound. They'll come. You have to. To save Star. He'll never leave you here.

[00:21:24] Then you must end it. You must leave. Kill me. She'll go. What? I can't do that. You have to. You have children.

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[00:23:10] You understand there's no end to your pain until you tell me what I want to know. You can go to hell. Wrong answer. I've been to Hendersonville since the quake. He's passing out, DJ. Oh, no, he's not.

[00:23:41] Smelling salts. No one said you could pass out. Did they? Did you tell him he could pass out, Yuri? I sure didn't, DJ. You want to sleep? Tell me the name and his location. I don't know.

[00:24:18] Don't look so worried, Yuri. They all break. The fun part is seeing how long they last. I'll give him two more hours. I disagree. This man here seems dedicated. I'm willing to bet two days. What are you willing to bet? If you're right, you get two days off. If I'm right, you give me two bottles of that vodka you have saved up. I'll take that bet.

[00:24:47] But you'll have to let me try. Don't kill him. I won't. He'll wish you was. Go for it.

[00:25:48] Just wait. Trust me. Cassidy, interesting choice of friends you brought with you. Are they interested in a good time? No, Dolores. They have a man in need at the medical facility. Cassidy, that center is not for these types. Burgess and his men are different. Trust me. Bring him in. Phillip, drive the truck around back. Help Monroe, Chappie, and Higgs take him downstairs. I can take care of that.

[00:26:18] You're with me, Major Burgess. Yes, ma'am.

[00:26:21] What's the story?

[00:26:55] We're heading into California. One of my men had family in Sacramento. And how did you earn favor of Miss Cassidy? You know she is not fighting in favor of the current government. I am fully aware. But your superiors fight for the feds? Not all of them. And not you? We'll have eight soldiers on the way here. We need to have order, but we also need a legitimate check to that power. A force that can make certain the feds don't abuse that power.

[00:27:24] What about freedom for Americans? The landowners will have freedom. And the refugees? We'll be treated with dignity and respect, but have to remain useful to get fed. And what about the West? It's going to be under mercenary control, with little federal interference. If you can survive, you can stay. We'll put a force in the city to provide law enforcement if you want. I'm thankful for your help with my man. I can see why you chose him, Cassidy. Honesty is a rare attribute. See?

[00:27:54] I told you. What about Lafayette? Come with me. My life's been a shitstorm since the day I was born.

[00:28:28] Is to know about this. My lips are sealed. Do the best we can.

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