[00:00:00] I remember the time before the Great Quake.
[00:00:09] Before the climate refugees called FEMA Camps Ho, before the labor laws and infortalization
[00:00:16] program
[00:00:27] they called her the most survivor, the savior of the refugees.
[00:00:42] And I called her mom.
[00:00:46] This is life on the changing Earth.
[00:00:58] I passed out, but the river survivors took me back to a town adjacent to my hometown.
[00:01:03] That's right, Curly.
[00:01:04] It needs your story at the time for another beer.
[00:01:08] This was where my husband found me, and I was reunited with my family.
[00:01:15] Stand up and walk in the crown of Curly.
[00:01:19] Excuse me.
[00:01:20] Oh, damn it, there we go.
[00:01:24] You will not make a fool out of me.
[00:01:26] I'm sorry, it was just so boring in there.
[00:01:29] And look, it's so fun now here.
[00:01:32] Come here.
[00:01:33] You don't want to go after her?
[00:01:38] We can take him.
[00:01:39] Look through the crowd here, he brought plenty of guards with him.
[00:01:43] He knows we are here.
[00:01:45] But she doesn't, there's something more going on here.
[00:01:49] Let's follow him.
[00:01:53] You needed to be in there talking with decision makers, not out here entertaining the refugees.
[00:01:59] I'm sorry, I've never been very good at fitting in with the ladies.
[00:02:03] Or following orders, sit down.
[00:02:05] I'll serge it, I'm not a freaking soldier anymore, remember?
[00:02:09] What's a big freaking deal anyway?
[00:02:12] This was your first chance to meet with officials, even federal officials and you sneak out,
[00:02:17] leaving everyone wondering what the hell happened to you.
[00:02:21] Who cares?
[00:02:22] I sure don't.
[00:02:24] I'm not going to become one of those elegant ladies worried about their clothes and hair.
[00:02:29] What does it freaking matter?
[00:02:31] Don't you see what's going on here, Erica?
[00:02:33] Don't you see the division?
[00:02:35] Don't forget all the people you left behind down in Vegas.
[00:02:39] A few hours talking with delegates doesn't seem so bad now, does it?
[00:02:43] No.
[00:02:44] I guess not.
[00:02:46] Come on, we'll go in the back door and you can make some excuse about mean air or whatever.
[00:02:52] Clean yourself up.
[00:03:00] They're using her Yuri.
[00:03:10] I knew they were traitors.
[00:03:12] Teaching.
[00:03:13] These places crawling with mugs.
[00:03:15] It's cool.
[00:03:17] She's just upon Yuri.
[00:03:19] Nothing more.
[00:03:20] Without the guards, she would be just another snatching grab.
[00:03:23] All we have to do is catch her alone.
[00:03:26] No.
[00:03:27] We need permission to bring our forces up here.
[00:03:29] With Bowman in this evidence, we should have no problems curing that.
[00:03:33] I can't get you off my mind.
[00:03:36] It's no better.
[00:03:38] I'll try to forget you and everything you do.
[00:03:43] I don't care if I'm running for you.
[00:03:48] Where is she?
[00:03:49] We're not bringing anyone home tonight, Surgey.
[00:03:53] Get them packing.
[00:03:54] We leave first thing in the morning.
[00:03:56] Both we didn't complete the mission.
[00:03:58] Surgey don't.
[00:03:59] Okay, DJ.
[00:04:00] I'll let the crew snow.
[00:04:06] Everything okay guys?
[00:04:17] Oh yeah.
[00:04:19] Everything is excellent.
[00:04:20] I just needed some air.
[00:04:22] What's going on?
[00:04:24] Erica Darling, there you are.
[00:04:27] I've been looking everywhere for you.
[00:04:29] We're eager to hear your story.
[00:04:31] All of my refugees talk about how you survived Sacramento.
[00:04:36] What an honor to get to hear it from the woman herself.
[00:04:39] Is that where you got all those scars from?
[00:04:42] Yes ma'am.
[00:04:43] Reason to be so formal, honey.
[00:04:45] We're at a party.
[00:04:47] Come on.
[00:04:48] We'll grab some drinks and you can tell us all about it.
[00:04:51] Sounds like fun.
[00:04:54] Come in.
[00:05:01] Good morning sir.
[00:05:02] Report private.
[00:05:03] The feds are requesting an increased presence in Billings Montana.
[00:05:07] The Western militia attacked the prison facility and captured one of their prisoners.
[00:05:11] She took care of that fast.
[00:05:12] I bet the feds are all far up about that one.
[00:05:15] From what I heard, they plan on sending more forces to try to clean up the militia in
[00:05:18] the west.
[00:05:19] Do they have any idea where to send them?
[00:05:21] No sir, Cassidy's forces seem to leave as fast as they arrive.
[00:05:24] Good.
[00:05:25] Lieutenant Colonel Payne is leaving today.
[00:05:27] She would like to see you before she goes.
[00:05:28] Oh boy.
[00:05:29] Didn't you two have dinner the other night?
[00:05:31] How did you know that?
[00:05:32] I talked to Stevens last night.
[00:05:34] She said you two been spending quite a bit of time together.
[00:05:36] I'll have to talk to Sergeant Stevens.
[00:05:38] She knows we're close.
[00:05:40] So you and Payne.
[00:05:41] Lieutenant Colonel would love for that to be true but nothing is happening.
[00:05:45] She had information on this bike shirt at Fighters with the scene everywhere.
[00:05:49] Who are they?
[00:05:50] Johnny Hunters from the Central Region.
[00:05:52] They may be working with Colonel Henryson directly.
[00:05:54] Is he allowed to do that?
[00:05:56] I don't know.
[00:05:57] I guess his secret police force wasn't enough.
[00:05:59] Does the board know?
[00:06:00] I don't know.
[00:06:01] I'm going to talk to your father about it.
[00:06:02] How's he doing?
[00:06:03] Why don't you ask him yourself?
[00:06:05] It didn't go well last time we talked.
[00:06:06] He's so busy.
[00:06:07] He's your father, Johnny.
[00:06:09] I know but he has more important things to worry about.
[00:06:11] He wants to worry about you two.
[00:06:13] Then let him.
[00:06:14] I'm sure he'll get an update on how I'm doing next time he talks to you.
[00:06:17] Johnny, can we leave it be Major?
[00:06:19] It is what it is.
[00:06:20] I'll leave alone for now.
[00:06:21] This will not go away.
[00:06:23] Are you ready for breakfast?
[00:06:24] Yes, sir.
[00:06:25] Then let's go.
[00:06:26] Take me as I am.
[00:06:29] Because you don't know me anymore.
[00:06:36] You can look me in the eyes and try to see me as you do.
[00:06:45] But do not criticize.
[00:06:49] If you no longer see the kid, that's you used to know.
[00:06:59] So let him go.
[00:07:04] And don't be afraid of the trade.
[00:07:08] I'm giving you the best I can.
[00:07:14] Good morning, Master Sergeant.
[00:07:15] What brings you by so early?
[00:07:17] You and Dexter are coming with me today.
[00:07:19] What?
[00:07:20] Why?
[00:07:21] Just get your shit together, Erica.
[00:07:24] Until Dexter.
[00:07:25] Fine.
[00:07:26] Good morning, Bennett.
[00:07:28] You're here early.
[00:07:29] What's up?
[00:07:30] I'm taking Dexter and Erica over to the base today.
[00:07:33] Dexter can start training to be part of the Merc force if he wants to.
[00:07:36] And Erica and I are going to work some things out on the training mat today.
[00:07:40] I bet Dexter would like that.
[00:07:42] But I don't think Erica will.
[00:07:45] She said you were pretty pissed at her last night.
[00:07:47] I was.
[00:07:48] She's knock out the damn window.
[00:07:51] Sounds like something she would do.
[00:07:54] What?
[00:07:55] I'm an out the window.
[00:07:57] He was following me everywhere.
[00:08:00] Now look so fun out there.
[00:08:02] Don't be too hard on her, Master Sergeant.
[00:08:05] Come on, Daniel.
[00:08:06] I'm coming.
[00:08:09] Good morning, Bennett.
[00:08:10] Are you headed for the field?
[00:08:12] No, the tutor is coming today.
[00:08:14] Aren't you going to school?
[00:08:15] No, the tutor comes here.
[00:08:16] But I get to ride the horse after your class.
[00:08:19] That sounds like fun.
[00:08:21] Where are we going?
[00:08:22] I thought you might want to train with Merck's.
[00:08:24] What do you think?
[00:08:25] Sounds better than standing in that hot field all day.
[00:08:27] Come on then.
[00:08:28] We don't want to miss the bus.
[00:08:29] No, that would be horrible.
[00:08:31] Get your butt moving.
[00:08:37] Did you see that girl Caroline?
[00:08:40] The mayor's daughter?
[00:08:42] Yeah.
[00:08:43] She's so beautiful.
[00:08:45] Wee to aim high, Dex.
[00:08:46] She said she comes out to the base sometimes.
[00:08:49] Is that true?
[00:08:50] She comes out with her father occasionally.
[00:08:52] Then I definitely want to work there.
[00:08:55] It's good to have dreams.
[00:08:57] What do you think, Mom?
[00:08:58] You think I have a shot?
[00:08:59] You never know, Dexter.
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[00:09:43] Major Verges, good of you to stop by.
[00:09:50] Private McClendon said you wanted to see me?
[00:09:52] That's right.
[00:09:53] Have you heard about the Western militia attack?
[00:09:55] You told me about that too.
[00:09:56] Did you know she was going to attack a federal prison camp?
[00:09:59] No, ma'am.
[00:10:00] Were you just in that area?
[00:10:02] I was, but my only purpose there was to get Erica here.
[00:10:05] How did the party go?
[00:10:06] Were there any attacks?
[00:10:07] Then and I layered the guard in heavy.
[00:10:09] There were too many important people there to take any chances as something would go wrong.
[00:10:13] Smart move?
[00:10:14] You know this situation can't last forever.
[00:10:17] With Erica, we could win in the courtroom and at the voters booth.
[00:10:20] That's the plan.
[00:10:21] The feedback has been very good from the party.
[00:10:23] But they are still putting her in vents on trial?
[00:10:26] Grace and Web insists that their past discrepancies must be explored.
[00:10:30] And if they were grossly out of order, they must be held accountable.
[00:10:33] The central region is watching this very carefully.
[00:10:36] They want to make sure order is maintained.
[00:10:38] Henderson is not happy she was brought here.
[00:10:41] Where was she supposed to go?
[00:10:42] The feds would have her taken back to Vegas and transported directly to the capital for trial.
[00:10:46] A federal trial?
[00:10:48] Now that she's here, the Northern Gov. board can settle the matter.
[00:10:51] What if they don't?
[00:10:52] I don't know.
[00:10:53] Her case is pretty unique.
[00:10:55] Is it true the feds are building another wall along their northern border?
[00:10:58] It's a structure too wall-sthick with takes patrolling between them.
[00:11:03] That doesn't make any sense.
[00:11:04] They can't maneuver in there.
[00:11:06] They could destroy the walls if they fire.
[00:11:08] It's a show of force.
[00:11:09] It's an invasion force.
[00:11:11] They're not going to invade the North, Major.
[00:11:13] How do you know?
[00:11:14] Because it would plunge the country into war.
[00:11:16] They don't want that anymore than we do.
[00:11:18] I wouldn't be so sure.
[00:11:20] I agree.
[00:11:21] My office is being moved here so I'm further from the border.
[00:11:24] Then why aren't you strengthening our forces at the border to defend the North?
[00:11:27] If we stack up our forces, it shows we don't trust them and we're ready for war.
[00:11:31] But if we don't, we're vulnerable.
[00:11:33] I share your sentiment but the leadership doesn't.
[00:11:37] I'll fight this battle.
[00:11:38] Stay out of it.
[00:11:39] The administration still supports Erica's plan.
[00:11:42] But your activity is a big questionable.
[00:11:44] Because of Cassidy?
[00:11:45] Yes.
[00:11:46] Keep training the forces here, have them ready to deploy, but do not stack the thicker at
[00:11:50] the border.
[00:11:51] Yes ma'am.
[00:11:52] Make sure the southern wing is clean and ready for my offices.
[00:11:56] Yes ma'am.
[00:11:57] I'll be back in a week.
[00:11:58] We'll have it ready for you ma'am.
[00:11:59] Travel safely.
[00:12:00] You're dismissed.
[00:12:10] You're sure Dexter will be okay?
[00:12:12] They'll take good care of him.
[00:12:13] Seems like Dexter wants to train, but do you think Trucker will be able to pass the canine test?
[00:12:19] There's a good chance that dog got a lot of training out in the cabin in here.
[00:12:25] Nice setup.
[00:12:26] You're welcome to train here whenever, but we're headed back here.
[00:12:32] Oh no.
[00:12:33] I'm not getting into that ring with you while you're in this mood.
[00:12:37] Yes you are.
[00:12:38] I can have those soldiers throw you in, or you can put on this sparring helmet and climb
[00:12:42] in like the fighter I know you are.
[00:12:43] A sparring helmet?
[00:12:45] Really?
[00:12:46] We don't want any marks on that pretty little face of yours cupcake.
[00:12:51] There's a regional meeting coming up.
[00:12:52] Fine, give me the helmet.
[00:12:56] Come on old man.
[00:13:00] That's really cute hop scouts.
[00:13:06] Oh damn.
[00:13:10] You can play that game.
[00:13:15] What the fuck?
[00:13:23] Piano cupcake, there are no guns here, no knives, no way for you to maximize your size.
[00:13:28] I'm bigger, I'm stronger and if two or three people like me come for you, this skills
[00:13:33] in the world won't save you.
[00:13:40] Maybe I can't get in the badlands, but you're still just as much danger here.
[00:13:48] Wake up come on cupcake.
[00:13:50] We're doing our best to keep you safe.
[00:14:00] Call your rage, fury and strength can't save you without your weapons Erica.
[00:14:06] Damn stubborn woman.
[00:14:09] Sometimes things happen beyond your control.
[00:14:13] As if they have a life of the right.
[00:14:17] You crying?
[00:14:18] This is a first.
[00:14:19] Why me?
[00:14:20] Why did I have to live this life?
[00:14:22] I can't answer that but I can tell you I'm with you.
[00:14:26] I believe that together we can do this.
[00:14:27] Do what?
[00:14:28] There's a chance we can free the refugees and make things right peacefully.
[00:14:32] If there's a war Erica people will die on both sides.
[00:14:36] And who knows what will become of this country after that?
[00:14:39] But do you need me to listen to you and follow your orders without question, right?
[00:14:45] Now here catching on cupcake I'm not your commanding officer anymore so I can't legally
[00:14:51] make you do anything but I am your friend.
[00:14:54] You have to trust that I am protecting you and I'll tell you what you need to know.
[00:14:58] I have to know that I can trust you to follow me, to listen to what I say.
[00:15:03] Otherwise the resistance can't use you or protect you.
[00:15:06] So I have to blindly trust you or else my family will be in danger.
[00:15:12] Gee where have I heard that before?
[00:15:15] Oh yeah from you in the camp.
[00:15:18] I know Erica we've been through a lot.
[00:15:21] This is life out here.
[00:15:22] This is how it is.
[00:15:23] Tell someone can change it.
[00:15:24] We have to live in it.
[00:15:25] I mean come on.
[00:15:27] I take orders, why can't you?
[00:15:28] It's your job Sergeant.
[00:15:31] You chose it.
[00:15:33] I never chose any of this.
[00:15:37] I've been forced to survive in one situation and the next.
[00:15:41] Forced to act a certain way, say certain things.
[00:15:45] Watch my children be assaulted and almost die.
[00:15:48] I never chose any of that.
[00:15:50] I know Erica and damn you've always risen to the occasion.
[00:15:54] Come here.
[00:15:56] I would never have done this if I didn't think you could do it.
[00:15:58] If I didn't want to protect you and see you safe.
[00:16:01] I love you like my sister.
[00:16:03] I guess that's what they mean by love hurts.
[00:16:05] I needed to get your attention.
[00:16:07] I need you to understand that removing you from the game board
[00:16:10] only takes a moment.
[00:16:12] I need you to trust me without question.
[00:16:15] I do.
[00:16:16] And I'll try to be less of a pain in your ass.
[00:16:19] But I can't make any promises.
[00:16:21] Oh, Erica.
[00:16:24] OK.
[00:16:25] OK.
[00:16:26] I'll follow your lead.
[00:16:28] Get cleaned up.
[00:16:29] I need you to talk with Major Virtus.
[00:16:30] Choices you make oughta appears to be right.
[00:16:35] The scenes just have no stain.
[00:16:39] As if you're witness to your own states,
[00:16:44] it's easy to play along.
[00:16:48] After you see what the choices came to be like a storm
[00:16:54] that's passed on.
[00:16:56] Oh, the brain turned down the drain.
[00:17:01] Oh, the fear.
[00:17:03] Leave you.
[00:17:10] TJ, I didn't even know you were back in town.
[00:17:14] And who the hell is this?
[00:17:16] This is Lieutenant Bowman.
[00:17:18] Commander Gray, sir.
[00:17:19] And what is he doing here?
[00:17:21] I have direct evidence that the mercenary forces
[00:17:23] cooperate with the Western and Southern Malicious.
[00:17:27] They're not just guarding Erica.
[00:17:28] They're using her as a pawn.
[00:17:30] You're going to have to tell the Colonel about this.
[00:17:33] Take me to them.
[00:17:34] Come on.
[00:17:46] Wait here.
[00:17:51] He'll see you.
[00:17:53] The lieutenant stays out here.
[00:17:59] You cross the border of Valor.
[00:18:01] I can't get your girl, sir.
[00:18:03] Please explain why not?
[00:18:05] Because the family is under the mercenary guard's protection.
[00:18:08] You have a bigger problem than the girly.
[00:18:11] The mercenary army's loyalty.
[00:18:13] There's no question, sir.
[00:18:15] They are your enemies.
[00:18:16] And I'm watching the problem faster.
[00:18:18] Then why not stop it out, sir?
[00:18:21] The board is too powerful.
[00:18:22] The mercenary forces are strong.
[00:18:24] It would be an all out wall,
[00:18:26] and I'm trying to save this country not destroy it.
[00:18:29] Eventually, the time will be correct.
[00:18:31] We'll have to wait for the time to come.
[00:18:33] Whatever you think is best, Colonel.
[00:18:35] Let me know how I can help you in the entrepreneur.
[00:18:37] Keep supplying the people.
[00:18:38] Commander Gray is a list for you.
[00:18:40] We'll address this thorn in time.
[00:18:42] You're dismissed.
[00:18:44] What's the plan?
[00:18:45] There is no plan.
[00:18:47] He said he knew and that he would address the problem.
[00:18:49] The time is coming soon, TJ.
[00:18:51] I want to take my forces north through Triever.
[00:18:53] When we go north, you're going to...
[00:18:56] Do you want me to reassign Lieutenant Bowman?
[00:18:59] No, I want you to discharge him.
[00:19:01] I want to make him a black shirt.
[00:19:03] Is this what you want to do?
[00:19:05] You can return to the captain in the afternoon.
[00:19:08] I want to see you.
[00:19:10] I want to do.
[00:19:11] You can return to the captain in Vegas.
[00:19:14] I can reassign you to a regiment in the capital.
[00:19:17] Or you can accept TJ's offer.
[00:19:20] With all due respect, sir, I am eager to accept TJ's offer.
[00:19:24] Once you leave the forces, your tracker will be adjusted.
[00:19:28] You can't return.
[00:19:29] I understand, sir.
[00:19:31] Sounds like he's yours, TJ.
[00:19:33] I'll make use of him.
[00:19:35] Come on, Bowman.
[00:19:36] Yes, sir.
[00:19:40] I saw my soul you know not come home.
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[00:20:36] Johnny, what's up?
[00:20:37] I was just about to head out.
[00:20:38] There's someone here to see you.
[00:20:42] Tim, what the hell are you doing here?
[00:20:44] How's it going, Cole?
[00:20:45] I've been worried sick. Where's Ginger and the baby?
[00:20:48] She...
[00:20:50] They calm down, have a seat.
[00:20:53] Johnny, give us a minute.
[00:20:55] Make sure no one comes in here.
[00:20:57] Yes, sir.
[00:20:58] We ran out of meat and camp.
[00:21:01] Seeing the baby was hard on Ginger.
[00:21:05] She needed more protein, you know.
[00:21:08] Bennett had been talking about a herd of elk.
[00:21:12] I left to find the elk and went to Bennett when we didn't.
[00:21:18] Who attacked the town? They told me it was bandits.
[00:21:20] There was the black shirts.
[00:21:23] It was bastards.
[00:21:25] I killed my son.
[00:21:27] I put a bullet through his tiny skull and they killed Ginger.
[00:21:31] I thought so. I ran into a large Russian man who appeared to be leading the team.
[00:21:35] I want him, Cole.
[00:21:37] I'm going in there.
[00:21:38] Damn those sons of bitches.
[00:21:40] I'm so sorry Tim.
[00:21:42] Trent, you're sticking with it?
[00:21:44] Tim fell in love with her.
[00:21:46] Trent will eventually venture.
[00:21:48] Don't freak out. We're gonna figure this out.
[00:21:50] There's nothing to figure out, Cole.
[00:21:52] I'm going to find them and I'm going to kill them.
[00:21:55] You try to cross that border if beds will identify you.
[00:21:58] They will kill you.
[00:22:00] Sooner, I'd join them the better.
[00:22:02] I feel your pain, brother. She was my friend.
[00:22:04] And she was my wife.
[00:22:06] I had a son, Virgins.
[00:22:09] I had two friends who were closer to me than brothers.
[00:22:12] I already lost one of them.
[00:22:14] Do you think I'll let you hit the other, put himself to death?
[00:22:17] I have nothing to live for.
[00:22:19] All this fucked up life we lived, Cole.
[00:22:22] All the missions we've bought, the decisions we made.
[00:22:27] I got out, Virgins. We were free.
[00:22:29] Why did this happen?
[00:22:31] Because there was no way out.
[00:22:33] We're prisoners just like all the other refugees.
[00:22:36] They were hunting Eric.
[00:22:37] They were.
[00:22:38] And what she ever do to deserve the death of her family.
[00:22:41] She stayed true to those values we once fought for.
[00:22:44] She believes all people are created equal.
[00:22:47] That's her crime. You know it.
[00:22:49] I do.
[00:22:50] And I can't blame her for what happened to my family.
[00:22:54] I can't hunt the men who did it.
[00:22:56] Or you can help Eric change it.
[00:22:58] What are the marks doing?
[00:23:00] I hope the feds don't turn on them.
[00:23:02] That's bullshit.
[00:23:04] We have an army.
[00:23:07] Sir, Bennett would like to talk to you.
[00:23:09] Send him in.
[00:23:12] Holy shit man! How the hell are you?
[00:23:14] I've been better.
[00:23:16] But I'm alive and not in federal prison.
[00:23:19] How's life been treating you, Bennett?
[00:23:22] Besides Major Verge is running me ragged on doing great I suppose.
[00:23:26] What am I hearing about Erica and the window last night?
[00:23:29] I've already addressed that issue.
[00:23:31] She understands why she needs guards.
[00:23:33] She doesn't just need guards, she needs a cage.
[00:23:36] It's the only way to keep her safe from them.
[00:23:38] We're trying to give her a chance to establish her life.
[00:23:41] What?
[00:23:42] We have it told her that the black shirts are hunting her.
[00:23:44] I just found out who they were myself.
[00:23:46] Are you serious?
[00:23:47] She's a sitting duck.
[00:23:49] We have an under control.
[00:23:50] Do you?
[00:23:51] If anyone had her under control, she wouldn't have the reputation she has.
[00:23:55] Her family deserves a moment of peace.
[00:23:58] So did mine.
[00:23:59] You're not wrong and the moment won't last long.
[00:24:02] She's going on trial before the Northern Gov.
[00:24:05] They can decide her fate but my guess is Webb will send him the trial to the Capitol.
[00:24:10] He knows her reputation but he's too much of an asshole to let it go.
[00:24:14] Either way once the public sees her on stage,
[00:24:17] her story will spread like wildfire and legitimize her legend.
[00:24:20] And what if the feds move on the North?
[00:24:22] I'm developing an escape plan to regroup the little works in the West.
[00:24:26] What?
[00:24:27] I thought we were going to strengthen our forces at the border.
[00:24:30] The leadership has no intention of making that move.
[00:24:32] I can't order it but I can make a plan to keep our forces strong if we need to go to war.
[00:24:37] Damn, we'll lose the North.
[00:24:39] I'm not thrilled.
[00:24:41] But it is what it is.
[00:24:42] We're going to need the West.
[00:24:43] I need you to coordinate with Cassidy Trent.
[00:24:45] So you want me to join the militia?
[00:24:47] They need more direction, more training if we're going to take them onto a battlefield.
[00:24:52] I had West.
[00:24:53] Those assholes deserve to die but Eric's family doesn't.
[00:24:58] I'll do what I can to help.
[00:25:00] Thanks brother.
[00:25:16] Mr. Lee, I'm home.
[00:25:17] It's about during time.
[00:25:19] How about you getting back in town this morning?
[00:25:21] Why weren't you truck full?
[00:25:23] Mr. Lee, it was a long trip.
[00:25:25] Don't give me your excuses son.
[00:25:27] Do you either have excuses or you have results?
[00:25:30] You can't have both.
[00:25:32] I couldn't bring her home sir.
[00:25:34] And why the hell not?
[00:25:36] The mercs aren't just a bunch of people.
[00:25:38] They're just a bunch of people.
[00:25:40] They're just a bunch of people.
[00:25:42] And why the hell not?
[00:25:44] The mercs aren't just a fininger.
[00:25:46] She's their puppet.
[00:25:48] Whatever it is for me, she's nobody puppet.
[00:25:50] Where have you heard anything?
[00:25:52] And just through the hell do you think you're talking to boy?
[00:25:55] I'm sorry sir.
[00:25:56] Sit your ass down.
[00:25:58] Yes sir.
[00:25:59] You must have lost your damn mind.
[00:26:01] I didn't mean anything by it Mr. Lee.
[00:26:03] I'm just tired.
[00:26:04] Suzy!
[00:26:05] Yes Mr. Lee.
[00:26:06] Get DJ glass.
[00:26:07] He needs a drink.
[00:26:09] Yes sir.
[00:26:10] I'm ready to use a full chatter DJ.
[00:26:12] The lame trial was not until the thing for them pets to do.
[00:26:16] There you go DJ.
[00:26:18] Thank you Mr. Lee.
[00:26:22] I were belly-spirited and fecking them DJ.
[00:26:24] Something has to be done.
[00:26:26] I told Colonel Henderson the same.
[00:26:28] When did you see him?
[00:26:30] That's why I'm late.
[00:26:31] I can't come home empty handed and not go to the person in place you were first.
[00:26:35] True enough, how do you take it?
[00:26:37] He already knew that the mercs are traders.
[00:26:39] He's trying to keep peace and keeps the board happy.
[00:26:42] It's a budget crap if you ask me.
[00:26:44] I didn't ask you.
[00:26:48] Hey it was smart of you to let it go son.
[00:26:50] We can't cross the kernel.
[00:26:52] If he knows there's already a plan in motion, we don't want to get in his way.
[00:26:57] Yeah but there's something about this woman Mr. Lee.
[00:26:59] I had the feeling we haven't heard the last of it.
[00:27:02] I can't get you up my mind.
[00:27:05] It's no better.
[00:27:07] I tried to see you and everything you do.
[00:27:12] I don't care if I'm right about you.
[00:27:17] I'm right about you.
[00:27:20] All these pods are the same.
[00:27:24] Where the hell is this waiting room Bennett told me to go to?
[00:27:28] Oh darn it, I'm sorry.
[00:27:30] It's okay here.
[00:27:32] Let me help you.
[00:27:34] Here.
[00:27:35] Brad Dugan is nice to meet you.
[00:27:38] Erickle more.
[00:27:39] Oh it's you.
[00:27:40] The lone survivor of Sacramento.
[00:27:42] It was you and the ring was Master Start to Bennett.
[00:27:45] Yeah that was me.
[00:27:46] Oh you're a tough, no wonder.
[00:27:48] And what do you do?
[00:27:50] I'm just sitting to Dr. Kastanza.
[00:27:52] We deal with chemical weapons vaccines, potential threat from the planet.
[00:27:56] That kind of thing.
[00:27:58] I'm studying ice caps since the Great Quake.
[00:28:01] Ice hot coming.
[00:28:03] Really?
[00:28:04] You were such a young man back then.
[00:28:06] Yeah, I did my science project on the effects of the coast lines
[00:28:10] if the polar ice custom melted.
[00:28:12] And it was in a year it happened.
[00:28:14] After the fall, I found Dr. Kastanza and started learning and helped.
[00:28:19] However I could right now we're...
[00:28:22] Erickle, there you are.
[00:28:24] Hello Master Sergeant.
[00:28:26] Hello Mr. Dugan.
[00:28:27] I see you've met Erickle.
[00:28:28] Oh yes sir.
[00:28:29] And we tell you it's an honor, sir.
[00:28:32] Do you have someplace you need to be?
[00:28:34] Yes sir.
[00:28:35] I do.
[00:28:36] It's nice to meet you.
[00:28:39] He seems nice.
[00:28:40] He's a doof.
[00:28:46] Hi Mom, how'd it go?
[00:28:48] It went great.
[00:28:49] I was watching the K9 training team and I'm sure trucker can pass.
[00:28:54] I think he has some healing to do before he can take the test.
[00:28:57] That's for sure.
[00:28:58] We'll have more time to practice.
[00:29:00] But we'll have to wait longer to take the test.
[00:29:03] Oh mix bag of blessings.
[00:29:05] I'm gonna start training with the merch tomorrow and I'll work with trucker in the afternoon.
[00:29:09] Sounds like you got it all figured out.
[00:29:12] Yeah, it might not be so bad here.
[00:29:30] Melo with from the past.
[00:29:33] Stack like a virus in my head.
[00:29:37] Sometimes I wish I just could leave those wasted years behind.
[00:29:45] When the twilight falls, I can see the ray of light.
[00:29:52] Like a distant cold.
[00:30:00] Do you like morale patches?
[00:30:01] Moral patches that are prepper related?
[00:30:04] Things like hey, can I drink that fuel?
[00:30:06] 2 as 1, 1 is 9, 3 is a guarantee or been prepping since Y2K?
[00:30:10] Well if so go to patch of the month.co and subscribe for 10 bucks a month or $100 a year.
[00:30:24] TJ sir, I wasn't expecting to see you sir.
[00:30:28] What in the hell happened to you?
[00:30:29] I got pouted sir.
[00:30:31] What?
[00:30:32] I got pouted.
[00:30:34] Teresa was out of flower and so was your house.
[00:30:38] I was here visiting with Margaret.
[00:30:42] I'm sorry sir, I know I wasn't supposed to be visiting with her but...
[00:30:47] Will address that in a minute.
[00:30:49] Finish your explanation.
[00:30:50] Yes sir.
[00:30:51] So the ladies are out of flower.
[00:30:54] I go down to the mill to get two more bags.
[00:30:58] This bowzo spills the shit all over me.
[00:31:01] I look like a damn ghost TJ.
[00:31:03] And what did you do?
[00:31:05] What do you mean TJ?
[00:31:07] What did you do to the worthless refugee who spilled flower all over you?
[00:31:11] Nothing sir.
[00:31:13] Nothing a shower won't take care of sir.
[00:31:15] Come with me.
[00:31:16] Yes sir.
[00:31:28] TJ, what brings you by this evening?
[00:31:30] Who pouted Nate?
[00:31:31] It was a total accident sir.
[00:31:34] Who?
[00:31:35] I spit spill the flowers sir.
[00:31:41] What's your name?
[00:31:43] Gilbert sir.
[00:31:44] We value men who take responsibility for their actions.
[00:31:47] Don't we Nate?
[00:31:50] Yes sir.
[00:31:51] See Gilbert, there you go.
[00:31:53] Since I'm in such a good mood tonight, I'm going to give you an option.
[00:31:56] Nate, how many licks was Sheila equal a day pushing the grinding wheel?
[00:32:00] I'd say probably ten sir.
[00:32:02] That many?
[00:32:03] Pushing that wheel looks like a tough job sir.
[00:32:06] You have to take some pain to equal that.
[00:32:09] Sorry Gilbert.
[00:32:11] I would have gone for it.
[00:32:13] I'm sorry.
[00:32:15] Well that.
[00:32:16] Sorry Gilbert.
[00:32:17] I would have gone for it.
[00:32:19] But my young friend here says ten.
[00:32:21] So what do you say?
[00:32:23] Ten licks or a day on the grinder?
[00:32:25] Go explain sir.
[00:32:27] Alright, I like this guy Nate.
[00:32:29] I give him a new position if he weren't so clumsy.
[00:32:32] Maybe you still should sir.
[00:32:35] You think so?
[00:32:36] We'll see how he handles pain first.
[00:32:38] Gilbert take your shirt off and turn around.
[00:32:41] Yes sir.
[00:32:42] Here you go Nate.
[00:32:43] Me sir?
[00:32:44] I couldn't.
[00:32:45] I don't even know how to use that thing.
[00:32:48] He didn't powder me.
[00:32:50] Nate, you're one of my top fighters.
[00:32:52] You can't allow this disrespect to go unpunished.
[00:32:55] He'll take Sheila and make him bleed.
[00:32:58] Yes sir.
[00:32:59] Oh.
[00:33:01] Oh.
[00:33:02] Oh.
[00:33:03] Oh.
[00:33:04] Oh.
[00:33:05] Oh.
[00:33:06] Oh.
[00:33:07] Oh.
[00:33:08] Oh.
[00:33:09] Oh.
[00:33:10] Oh.
[00:33:11] Oh.
[00:33:12] Oh.
[00:33:14] Oh.
[00:33:16] Uh.
[00:33:19] Oh.
[00:33:22] Oh.
[00:33:24] Oh.
[00:33:25] You know how bad?
[00:33:27] Thank you sir.
[00:33:28] No, I have good either.
[00:33:30] Oh.
[00:33:34] Oh.
[00:33:36] Now you listen boy, get back to the barracks right now before Mr. Lee knows you're gone.
[00:33:47] You know what happens to the babies of black shirts and you know you can't have Margaret.
[00:33:51] You're a black shirt.
[00:33:52] But sir, she's my forever girl.
[00:33:56] She's the one TJ.
[00:33:58] You're a kid.
[00:33:59] You'll get over it.
[00:34:00] But I can raise the baby and fight.
[00:34:03] Do you ever have a forever girl TJ?
[00:34:06] It's done of your damn business.
[00:34:08] You have a job and you will do it.
[00:34:10] TJ sir, I promise you I can do both.
[00:34:14] Who else is gonna take care of those women?
[00:34:17] Who else would you trust?
[00:34:19] I'll take care of them and do my job precisely.
[00:34:23] Margaret is mine.
[00:34:24] I know sir, as am I.
[00:34:28] She has yet to be punished.
[00:34:29] And when I do, remember who she belongs to.
[00:34:32] I will sir, I promise.
[00:34:36] I'll give you an answer when I've made up my mind.
[00:34:38] Thank you sir.
[00:34:39] I didn't say yes.
[00:34:41] Thank you for considering it.
[00:34:43] Go before Mr. Lee finds you gone or you can forget it.
[00:34:46] Yes sir, I'll see you later.
[00:34:49] I can see the look upon your face of the questions that I've skinned.
[00:34:56] I can see the look upon your face of the chimes will pass me.
[00:35:03] Collider in circle the sky and turns the seedy gray.
[00:35:10] Collider in circle the sky the rain comes out to play.
[00:35:16] You never knew me one bit.
[00:35:22] Oh baby please admit it, it's your imagination.
[00:35:30] This ain't no way.
[00:35:36] I can see the look upon your face of the chimes.
[00:35:42] I'll take care of them and do my job.
[00:36:06] Hey, how'd it go?
[00:36:11] Good.
[00:36:12] Really?
[00:36:13] Yeah, we did a little white sparring.
[00:36:15] Dexter decided to try and pass an afternoon test with Trucker to come a thin-line unit.
[00:36:20] That sounds cool.
[00:36:21] Are you sure he wants to do that though?
[00:36:24] He can go to school and be a normal teenager if he wants.
[00:36:27] Can events?
[00:36:29] I don't know Erica.
[00:36:31] I don't know if I can.
[00:36:33] Don't get me wrong.
[00:36:34] I love the farm and Evan has it set up beautifully.
[00:36:38] I don't really even know what's wrong with me.
[00:36:41] It's just been a long road, you know?
[00:36:45] I know.
[00:36:48] And it's not over.
[00:36:50] It will never be over.
[00:36:53] Yeah but we're okay baby.
[00:36:56] How am I supposed to change all this?
[00:37:00] I guess you just put one foot in front of the other and ask God to guide you.
[00:37:05] I thought we would return to a life like the one we used to know.
[00:37:09] That doesn't exist anymore Erica.
[00:37:12] Then what am I fighting for?
[00:37:14] Evan and Trevor are great guys.
[00:37:17] Their kids are awesome people.
[00:37:19] There's no reason they should be second-class citizens.
[00:37:22] This fight is worth fighting.
[00:37:25] I told you in the cabin I would stand with you and I haven't forgotten that.
[00:37:29] You're freaking awesome.
[00:37:31] You know that don't you?
[00:37:33] I love you so much.
[00:37:36] Oh ow!
[00:37:38] Light sparring huh?
[00:37:40] So maybe we did a little bit more than light sparring.
[00:37:43] If I know the master sergeant he probably beat the hell out of you and you don't want me to freak out.
[00:37:50] Whatever.
[00:37:52] I don't even know what you're talking about.
[00:37:54] Hey where are the kids?
[00:37:56] They're having dinner at K and Earl's.
[00:37:58] Ooh, a night alone.
[00:38:00] Yep, Vanessa you brought us down dinner.
[00:38:03] Ooh take out!
[00:38:05] I got so.
[00:38:07] And Sean ran into the guy who runs the band at the distribution warehouse.
[00:38:12] And he has Sean to join the band.
[00:38:14] I believe that the kid can sing.
[00:38:17] He had to ask Earl if it was okay with our government overlords.
[00:38:22] Lane.
[00:38:23] Right?
[00:38:24] Why should he have to ask?
[00:38:26] I guess Avery has to accompany him and he'll still have to keep up with his farm chores.
[00:38:31] It seems fair enough.
[00:38:33] But why do we need guards?
[00:38:35] It seems like the merks have everything under control around here.
[00:38:39] I don't understand what Ben is so tense about.
[00:38:42] Maybe Tweet is still trying to make sure we don't let the board know what happened.
[00:38:46] Yeah.
[00:38:54] You know, we could skip dinner and go straight to dessert.
[00:38:59] I'm not even hungry.
[00:39:23] I'm scared.
[00:39:24] And I never want to let you go.
[00:39:29] Because I love the way.
[00:39:33] You are.
[00:39:43] TJ welcome home.
[00:39:45] You look beat.
[00:39:47] What are you doing here?
[00:39:48] I wanted to ensure Juni got the meal done correctly since I received words you were coming home.
[00:39:53] She's here so you can rest.
[00:39:55] And she's doing a fantastic job.
[00:39:58] Welcome home, sir.
[00:39:59] In my home, you don't call me, sir.
[00:40:01] You call me TJ.
[00:40:03] Yes, TJ.
[00:40:04] Is dinner ready?
[00:40:05] Almost.
[00:40:06] I'm just toasting the bread.
[00:40:07] Excellent.
[00:40:08] If I'm excused, I'll get it done.
[00:40:10] Do it.
[00:40:11] Great job, Theresa.
[00:40:13] Please join me at my table.
[00:40:15] She's a wonderful girl, TJ.
[00:40:17] Good pit.
[00:40:18] But she's young.
[00:40:20] Nothing it's any of your business.
[00:40:22] But she won't be in my bed or anybody else's either.
[00:40:25] If she falls to rules, I'll always protect her.
[00:40:27] You're a good man, TJ.
[00:40:29] Let's talk about Nate.
[00:40:31] What about him?
[00:40:32] He shouldn't waste his time doting on a woman and a child.
[00:40:35] They're his woman and child.
[00:40:37] No, they're mine.
[00:40:39] What happens to them is entirely my decision.
[00:40:41] What do you mean?
[00:40:43] A few children, my black shirt, fighters produce.
[00:40:45] Go to milk maids and get raised in the orphanage.
[00:40:47] And that's what's going to happen to Margaret's baby?
[00:40:50] It's what should happen.
[00:40:51] But you don't know.
[00:40:52] Nate has always been loyal.
[00:40:54] And Margaret?
[00:40:55] You love her like a daughter.
[00:40:57] Yes, but she has to learn her place.
[00:40:59] It would not be easy to watch, Theresa.
[00:41:01] I know you will do the right thing.
[00:41:03] I'll protect all of you.
[00:41:05] You need someone to ensure you're supplied.
[00:41:07] Susan does.
[00:41:08] I know she does.
[00:41:09] But I don't want her carrying around sex and flowers
[00:41:11] and getting powdered at the mill.
[00:41:13] Did you see that boy?
[00:41:15] He reminded me of Casper the Ghost.
[00:41:18] Yeah, I saw him.
[00:41:20] It felt so good to laugh like that again.
[00:41:23] And on that note, I'm heading off to bed.
[00:41:26] Take it easy on Jeannie.
[00:41:28] Remember she's learning but she'll do well.
[00:41:31] Woman, don't tell you your business.
[00:41:33] I got it, TJ.
[00:41:35] Good night, Jeannie.
[00:41:36] Good night, ma'am.
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