1-8 (remastered) New Adventures

[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.

[00:00:30] Embark on a gripping journey with Erica in Sarah F. Hathaway's Day After Disaster. No. Oh God, no. There's blood on her leg. She's been shot. It's okay.

[00:00:57] Listen, Star. Jimmy D? I thought you guys were goners. This definitely explains why you weren't late. Oh, thank God you came back. Star has hurt Jimmy. The bullet went right through her leg and killed Arcaz. You okay, sweetie? No, I've been shot. Ha, I guess you're right. What are we going to do now? We can't just sit here.

[00:01:25] How I see it is. We need to do two things. Get Star up the hill and get that meat off the horse so we can eat. You want to do what? We don't have time for that, Jimmy. That's a lot of meat. We have a lot of people that need to eat. I'm an EMT. I can patch the kit. Do you know how to handle that? Yeah. I guess so. I've dressed out deer, but never a horse. It can't be too different. Come on, Star.

[00:01:54] No, no. I'm not leaving, Arcaz. Yes, you are, sweetie. No, I'm not leaving. Star, there's no time for that now. I can't get you and the meat to the top. Jimmy D will take you up, and then he'll come back. I'll meet you there. I promise. Okay, but please hurry.

[00:03:05] Jimmy, we've lost over a hundred fighters? Yes, sir. Mostly from dehydration. We need to secure more supplies, and we need to limit direct contact. And how's Teresa? She's going to recover. Have you been out to check on Mr. Lee? No. Serge has been going between to limit Mr. Lee's exposure. He's doing fine, but TJ, we need those supplies. Let me talk to my scouts. We need more than just salvage home medicine cabinet supplies.

[00:03:33] I heard the North has factories running again. We need to place an order. I've heard the same. Put together a list and I'll make it happen, Doc. You just save as many people as you can in the meantime.

[00:04:07] TJ, my boy, how you feeling? You know me, Mr. Lee. I never get sick. No, you never have been sickly. How's the town holding up? Bad. We've lost over a hundred fighters and Teresa's sick too. It's time to go north like I told you. I'm taking Sergei and Yuri with me. Take Lautner too. You know he's a master negotiator. Who will be here to guard you, Mr. Lee? Trent will have a team for me.

[00:04:36] I'll be fine. Go get the supplies.

[00:04:39] Not that chick.

[00:05:14] Nah, she's too pretty. You know they're too high maintenance. Yeah, you're right. How about that one? Good morning, gentlemen. General McClintock, please have a seat, sir. How are you this morning, sir? A much happier man since you three have recovered and cleared quarantine. Feels good to be back on my feet, sir. Thank you. Many weren't as lucky as we were. That's true.

[00:05:43] And that has a lot to do with your next mission. How do you mean, sir? The Northern Governing Board wants to make sure the borders of their northern region are secure. They're afraid the disease will come from the south again. However, they still need the medical trade to continue. And I need you to secure that area. That's too much ground to cover.

[00:06:09] The board was discussing erecting walls, Virgis. Walls to divide our country. They wouldn't do that, sir, would they? We're surviving off the food that's grown in their lands right now. If they decide they want walls, what say do we have in it? I understand, sir. We'll head south and make sure security is tight. Thank you, Virgis.

[00:06:51] Hey, everyone. This is Dale and Lisa from survivalistprepper.net. I played the voice of Lautner.

[00:07:21] And I played the voice of Carol and Star. Over at Survivalist Prepper, we have the podcast. And I also have a new podcast that I'm doing with Brian Duff called The Duff and Dale Show. And you can find me on my YouTube channel, The Budget Equestrian.

[00:07:36] You're almost done. Sorry I took so long. I decided to unload Kit's cart. And bring him along. I'm so glad you did. Erica, we have to load and go. Now.

[00:08:06] What you got, we'll have to do. Why? What's going on? On my way down, I saw a couple of guys stirring around at the river compound. They were on the other side of the river, but still. I'm not sure if they're on this side or not. Plus, there are always scavengers out during the day in this area. Let's go. We have enough. Easy now, Kit. We'll be out of here in no time.

[00:09:09] Erica. Erica, wake up. It's alright, Star. She's exhausted. She'll be fine in a couple of hours. You just wait and see. What are we going to do? Honestly, I don't know. Let's get everything in that handcart loaded into the other one. And the horse pack so that we can put Erica in the handcart and keep moving. Can we eat first? Yeah. Look at all that meat. I'm starving.

[00:11:11] I'm hungry too. I'm hungry too. I'm hungry too.

[00:12:11] I'm hungry too. I'm hungry too. There's a trade center set up in the border town called Albert Lee. How many people are headed that way? Plenty. I'm sure. We can't run the big wreaths until we do some major road repair. Is that truck full-wheel drive? It is. Then your fellows should be alright. Peace, check out.

[00:12:40] Safe journey, sir. Thanks.

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[00:13:57] Still creeps me out to see it like this. It's a trade-off. They make the meds and we make sure they're fed. Better than chaos in the streets. I guess. I'm going to check in with Colonel Payne. You guys wait here. Colonel Payne, ma'am. Major Virgis reporting is directed. Major Virgis, you're a sight for sore eyes. I heard you were ill.

[00:14:26] Cleared quarantine two weeks ago. I'm good to go, ma'am. Major General Barnes is down on the border. They're trying to hold the line and facilitate trade. Our trucks can run supplies there, but we aren't risking moving them south of the border. Escort the caravan outside and then report to Major General Barnes. Colonel Payne, this situation is unacceptable. Brace yourself. Here comes trouble. Colonel Payne, they are practically giving away those supplies. These numbers are unacceptable. Oh, excuse me. Am I interrupting?

[00:14:56] No, ma'am. Please continue. Julietta, we discussed this. We discussed larger shipments, but this is highway robbery. How will I afford materials to produce your medical supplies? We will secure them for you. People are dying, Julietta. They need everything we can provide. Now please excuse me for a minute. Major Virgis. Yes, ma'am. You have your orders. I'm going to be a while. Yes, ma'am.

[00:15:31] We're heading south to the border. What's the plan, Major? Pull up and join that caravan with the trucks. We're going to escort them south. Then we're in report to Major General Barnes.

[00:16:07] Sleepy head? Good morning, Joan. We made it, Erica. And I want to thank you. If it weren't for you, I'm not sure I would be here with my family right now. I'm just trying to get home to my family. Someone did the right thing for me. I did the right thing for you. Thank you. Okay. Enough blubbering. How's Star? She's doing okay.

[00:16:38] They're so precious. She's been a real trooper. Even with her injuries, she wouldn't relax. She's even been helping keep the boys in line. I'm sure she's hurting, but she's trying not to show it. What happened, Joan? Where are we? The people in Cool lit us camp outside town. We offered to share some meat as a peace offering, and we're drying some for future use. You guys carried me to Cool? Yeah.

[00:17:07] My family lives in Georgetown. I'm almost home. How do you know they're alive? I don't. But my belief that they are has brought me this far. You don't want them to see you looking like that, do you? I could do without the crusted blood look. We have a bath ready. Come on. What about the kids? Richard's hanging around outside. They're safe. Sounds good to me. Erica! Hi, baby. How are you doing?

[00:17:36] Well, I'm okay. The doctor says I need to keep it clean and rest. Sounds like good advice. Joan has a bath, and I'm going to get cleaned up. I'll be right back. Okay. Let me grab my extra clothes. The way, Joan. That meat smells good.

[00:18:07] Steve's drying out a good portion of the meat, so we'll have it to eat in the future. I can't believe you guys set all this up already. What else is there to do? What I found was nowhere near as nice. No matter if I'm coming home. You set this up, too?

[00:18:36] That's cool. The metal basin sits over the fire. Are you sure it's not too hot? Nah. We keep the fire low. And the stones to step on so your feet stay clean? Very cool. Go on in there. Hand me your clothes. We have a wash station out here. I'll do it for you. You don't have to do that. Just give them to me. Dang, Erica. You've got some scars.

[00:19:06] That must be some story you have. I guess. Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to be rude. It's okay. I'm just getting used to it myself.

[00:19:47] Erica? Oh, my God. Erica, you're alive. I am, G-Man. I am. I wouldn't be here without the help of some awesome people. But I made it. He survived, Erica. Dex, too. You saw them, Greg? Yeah. Vince has been coming down about once a month to see if he turned up anywhere. What happened around here? The fire's burned everything from here to Ice House to Coloma.

[00:20:15] Georgetown fell to the old mines underneath. But he's alive? Yeah. They're alive! If I'm falling down, I will keep on searching for my eyes. Say I lost my mind. I will keep on holding my head high. Even if the sky is falling.

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[00:21:37] Go wait in line. I'm gonna go find a bathroom. Don't touch anything. You'll get the sick. Calm down, Mommy Dearest. Just hurry up. Took you long enough. There was a fine young missus that had me momentarily detained.

[00:22:08] Is there a train by this town? No. Why? Brace yourself. But you need to clear this area. Can't you see that's what I'm trying to do? Just get back to your vehicle, sir.

[00:22:38] We're moving, Mr. Babyface. Come on, TJ. Leave it be. What was that guy's problem? I don't know.

[00:23:08] Just keep clearing those people back. We don't want this situation getting out of control. Please, people, go back to your vehicles. Move those crews back. Another quake is coming. Secure the equipment. Burgess, look at the warehouse. We're going to need more people at the warehouse. Tom, we will be trading today.

[00:23:37] Just be patient. I sure hope that's true, Major. They're going to start to panic. Just relax, Chappy. Keep your eyes open. Even the trucks went over, Major. It's going to take hours to sort this mess out. Patrol this line, boys. Keep these people in their vehicles. I'll head over to the warehouse and have someone go door-to-door taking orders. Today is not turning into a battle on my watch. We'll do our best, sir.

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