4-11 Change of Plans

Pain. Pain is the great equalizer, the secret to life. From the time I was a boy, I learned to always inflict pain faster than my opponent, to never let pain guide my decisions, and always harness. The pain for my own strength. The Great Quake brought misery and death to a countless number of people, but it made me a god ruler of my domain. The greatest bounty hunter. Do you ever live? No one, No one dared run from TJ. Swinson except one. They call her the loan survivor, the savior of the refugees, But she is my greatest bounty ever. This is life on the changing Earth. We have to get a grip on this, Nickleton, Yes, sir, get out there and make sure they have the resources they need to handle that crowd. Yes, sir. What about my children? Sir? I can know I want you here. If she wants to go find her kids, let her go. She's a free woman called. I trust Bennett Cassidy. I think I've had enough excitement for one day. See that she's an intelligent woman. What are you trying to say? I'm just saying sometimes you need to slow down and think things through. I just got back into town and you're already telling me how to. Do my job. I'm not I'm just saying. Whatever, cold. Sir, what should we do? Just wait there, I'll be right back. Okay. You told me you wanted to stop fighting. I do. How can you say that? Because it ruined my daughter's life. I never know if today will be the day she won't be the survivor. But your daughter is the lone survivor. She's Erica Moore, for God's. Sake, yes she is. She didn't ask to be any part of this, but she's faced every challenge and fought for what she believes in. She fought and killed. She's a killer, Nancy? How is that good for our country? She did what she had to do. If you possessed half as much guts as. That girl, what I turned to violence? Oh? Oh no? Now are you okay, Nancy? Yes? You son of a Oh oh. Oh, Benny, stop, what the hell are you doing? He hit Nancy? Is that true? Yes? Then I guess he got what he deserves. But let's not kill the master. Get out of here and don't ever show your face around here again. Are you sure you're all right? Nancy? Yes? Bennett? What's going on? Three gunshot victims came into the med center. We lost him too. Gussie came back into town. Flu Eric is covered and some Federalist refugees tried to tick her out. I'm rounding up the whole family. Oh that's just great. Guess things just got a little too calm around here for once. Nancy, do you know where Daniel is? No, he left after lunch with his notebook. I didn't see him at the med center. Sergeant Walker, what can I do for you? First? Sergeant? Can you escort Nancy back to the base. I'm going to find Daniel. Yes, sir, as you can earl. If you want to bring Kay to the base, we can protect you. I may send Kay there, but I'm needed at the med center. I understand. Watch your back. I will Nancy go with Sergeant Walker and find Erica. I'll be back. Suicide. Fine, Daniel sleep. Left, sleep. Through problems. Can you just calm down for a minute. No, I don't understand you men. We have the resources and the element of surprise. We need to move on Denver. Now, we've been out scouting. Don't you think they have been? Do you see just how many people are coming through this place? Do you know how many of them are federal sympathizers or actual members of the federal forces. We're overwhelmed. We would never be able to tell it. Still doesn't mean we can't move on it now. If we don't have the element of surprize, we'll need careful planning and it takes a little time. What's the rush anyway? Are you so eager run into the next fight? I mean, I just told those fighters that we would be on the move, and now we're not. They'll understand and be well housed until we go. Would you rather spend a couple of days with me rather than on a bloody battlefield? That wouldn't be so bad, But I don't want to disappoint them. You're not. You're acting like the intelligent leader you are. I do like what you're doing there, Baby. I got a whole lot more than that waiting on you. Hold that thought. Sorry to interrupt, sir. The situation is under control out there. Take care of moving Erica's tent. Yes, sir, I'll take care of it. Thank you. Now, where were we I think we were right about here. I think that way God, cause when is good, it's great. So we can see we're fitting away sous hopeless. Every save is the life that we show. It's exam and get it right. Sleepless days and nights. We just need a lo. Hey, fellow patriots, Bravo eleco here, are you paying attention to what is happening in our great nation? Are you prepared? If not, come see us at Hope for Survival dot Com. That's Hope for Survival dot com. Be safe and be blessed. First, Sergeant Bennett, I didn't expect to see you today with all that's going on. What brings you by? What are you doing? I'm making powders for vitamins. Where it is, whether we're fighting or not. We're headed north soon. Because can't produce us a lot of scraps, why not use them to stock up on nutrition for the road. Sounds like a great idea to me, Miss Penny. Have you seen Daniel around by chance? Because Erica's identity was uncovered. Yeah, I need to make sure he's accounted for. I thought maybe he was with Carmen. Carmen said he hasn't seen too much of Daniel since we got into town. Where's Karmadad? He's out playing soccer with some of the boys from his morning classes. Daniel won't be there. He won't even tell Carmen where he goes, says he's painting portraits. Did you talk to Erica about this? Eric is chasing her own demons right now, Bennett, She's been just as aloof since. We got here. Sure we have breakfast together, but that year on the run changed them. They went through some hard times, that's for sure. You don't just pop back to how you were before after that. Well, I've got to find Daniel. Let me know if you hear anything. Will do Patrick take care of them? I always do. Where do you to go? The feeling of theirs faciliety lock whels. He's a person fills in my face because I used. To go in the bed. Muskee must scap back in the fine this camp. Hello, sir, I've been looking for you. Is my mom? Okay? I heard about the shooting. She's fine, Dexter. Do you know where your brother is? No, sir, Do you know where he's been going after training? No? Come on, Dexter, he's your brother. Has there been anything out of the ordinary? When I was on power rotation used to sit by the incoming line and draw caricatures for the refugees cheer them up, and it cheered them off. Was he with someone? Did he have any new friends? There was this old guy that came by. He was far too well dressed in room to be a refugee. He talked with Daniel for a long time, admiring his artwork. The old guy who is into artwork, as we referring to master wrong. He lives at the far end of the houses. I believe you did depention a new student. Thank you. Head back to the base and take that mangy mutt with you. You have a stinky butt. Yes, sir, I'll see you back there may be and. Need to quet may be welly into the bit taste, I think let be. Erica. Did it benefy my kids? I don't know, but your tent has been moved into the gated field for your security. What about my family? Their tent was moved as well. Thanks be nice to see you both in one piece. Do you know how it goes? Mom? The crowdess buzzing there come? You certainly did this. Place up quickly? What happened to the low profile cassidy happened? Thank god? You guys are all right. I heard the loan survivor returned Casside. Really is that what they're saying, that's the rumor? This shit is crazy. Mom. Good to see you too, son. I'm sorry. I didn't expect the day to go like it did. Tell me about it. Any word on Daniel yet? We think we haven't figured out there's an old guy who is a painter that took an interest in Daniel's work. We believe that's where he's been. That would make more sense than painting with clay on rocks. Is that what he told you? That your ducks are lying? There's nothing we can do about it now, Nicholton said, the tents are out back. We might as well get headed that way. That's Daniel. Hello, sir, Hello, first sergeant. What can it do for you today? I came for Daniel. As you can see, he's busy. I see that very impressive stuff, sir. He's a natural. I had no idea. All I did was connect the dots from the brush to the sword, and the boy took. Right to it. He still has to come with me. Has he done something wrong? He's the son of Erica Moore. We were hiding her here, but now her identity is known, Daniel could be in danger. Whose sun this boy is? You can He'd be safer in a military base than here. I don't mean any offense, sir, but I need to have the whole family accounted for. And how do I believe your story? Ask Daniel who I am? And if he trusts me? Student' that's enough practice for today. Hello, I'm Fredick Tilson, First Sergeant Bennett. What are you doing here? Bennett? Your mom's identity is out. People took shots at her outside the homestead gate. We're rallying the family into the compound. Oh great, let me get my stuff. Don't Philly Dowly, I won't, sir. Are you satisfied? I am. He's a good kid, a magnificent artist, and a passionate fighter. Forgive me for being protected. I respect your caution, Sir. Wouldn't ask her anything less. I care deeply for that boy and his whole family. I'm ready goodbye after. Rowan trouble safely I will, Sir. I've been there for every single step. I've been careful to hold on in case you trip, And every day I get to watch you grow, and every. Day you teach me things aft in and know now after all and leave me. I'm so proud of you. I never knew you could fight like that, Denny. I never knew like that either. Master Rowan has it just talking how to fight. He's taken my art to a whole new level. How long have you been going there. Since the right of the concert? Are we going to the tents? No, we're going back to the command building. The plan was to move your tents Casside and the high Grass tents to the old training field if we had to tighten the security. Safet defense is got all over. You found him? I did? Where is everyone? We already moved the tents, Riz. I had to go through three checkpoints to get out of here. You've traded one prison for another. You need to take your family and head north with the other refugees. You can't, Dad, did you see what happened out there? Yeah? They ended up in my mid tent. You both need to rethink your roles here. I'm not sure how long I'm going to subject your mother to this. You do what you gotta do. Dad, You're in possible. What's wrong with Grandpa? He's not happy with the move. Where have you been? We'll go on and tell her. I've been a man. His name is Master Owen. He has an art studio and teaches sword fighting. He's been teaching me about art and training me with the sword. Really, I thought the clay paints on the rocks was a pretty hokey excuse. Yeah, you could have told me that sounds interesting. I'd love to meet him. Maybe that's why I didn't tell you. Mom. You're so so great and everyone is enamored by you. I guess I want a Master Rowan all to myself. Thank you, Danny, but you know, art isn't really my thing. I'd love to see what you're working on, though, And. You should see this kid with a sword. Oh, my little bro, the ninja master. Next, can I talk to you for a minute? Sure? I wonder what they're up to. I don't know, but I'm I've done enough Warrior for one day. I hear that. What was that about? Johnny and I are going out on the next scouting party. You too, better be careful, Daniel, honestly put me tonight. Yeah hmmm. If we say. Hello, this is l Douglas Hoagan, voice of TJ. Swinson. You can follow me at Amazon or go to Facebook dot com slash on your oath. I look forward to seeing. You there, Mom. Mom, huh, Bester, I'm leaving. Mom. What time is it before five hundred? I just wanted to tell you how much I love you before I go. You'll be back in a couple of days, right before we go to Denver. That's the plan. I love you. I gotta go, okay, Buddy, I love you too. I love you Dad. I love you too, Buddy. He's off on a scouting mission. Yeah, eh, you no worry. He's been on dozens of these. For There was this look in his eyes. Bence Dexter has a good head on his shoulders. He's with Johnny. They'll be okay. Maybe I'm just being paranoid. Morning, Mama, sleep well, not really. Still can't decide what. To do, and I may go north with the caravan. You guys are going that way after Denver. I could go south to be with Brett. But who knows when we will see each other again. I know, Mom. Dexter came in and gave me a hug this morning. He doesn't usually do that. I thought he was acting weird too. Vince said, I was probably just being a word reward. Only time will tell. I gotta go wake Vince and Daniel up Erica. Hold on a second. I know Earl and Kay don't agree with the choice you guys are making. And I'm not sure I do either. Now hear me out. I'm your mother. I'd rather see you safe and secure. But I am so deeply proud of you. I know you could die any time you head out, and it scares the hell out of me, But I am so honored to have you as my daughter. Life has been so difficult for you, one trial after another, but you've never given up. Your dad would be so proud of the fighter we raised. But when you're out there, you keep your head up and make sure you come home. I will. Mom, there you are, come. You didn't wake me up. Us had it in to do that. Thanks Mom. What was that? The planners thought that was a big one after shot. Come on, let's go. That's the third quake this morning. It's a hard feeling to get used to. I'm not sure we should up. Nice of you to show up. I've never figured out how you can be so chipper so early in the morning. She's cocky already. Then let's start on the obstacle course a girl, Mom, get your butt moving, boy. We moved through the night life. Was found a different stuff drying over the streets, setting. Up broken and they can even test. We found a different thing. Paradise is wood and then we bought. Oh many card in the misses a man and they never get out. Yfit be in the prison of dow Ooo. But we call the way once a wee ending, we go the dow share. We all over the game, then we are. It does it's on. This private cafeteria sucks. I'll be able to watch the people. I know, Daniel, But what are we going to do? At least you still get to train with Master Rowan. Maamn, Bennett sure was on us today. It wasn't me. I thought it was just me O and he was talking sword arm quiet all morning and then wanting to reply immediately trip of me out. I thought the same thing. What are you loafers all worried about? What was up with you today? Did someone turn down your volume? You want to know why? Why am I not surprised that Erica Moore can't just do what she's trained? She needs to know why. Everyone else is curious too. They just won't say it. The reason I want you to answer up to every direction is so that when you are in the heat of the moment, bullets are flying past your head and the only noise that wants to fill your ears is that of gunfire, you can hear my voice. You can discern it from anything and respond accordingly. I need your total focus on my direction so we all stay alive. This isn't going to be a roll in and small the gate operation like the last battle you when you're too with Cassidy in Denver. Will be the insurgency, and those battles can be long and dangerous. I need to know that when we're out there, you'll hear me in that head of yours. Cupcake, you know what about it? You're actually right. I'm so glad you explain that week. Really, what are we training after lunch? I'm going to slip out sometime with Michelle, but we'll be putting in the extra hours tomorrow to tie up some loose ends in your surveillance battle. I don't have any problems with my surveillance techniques. How was I able to follow you to the homestead then ambush you on the way home. Speaking of the homesteads. Don't even try your hole in the fence. They found it when they were securing this area. What are we supposed to do? Enjoy each other's company? We could go to the weight room. Sure, oh man, that's packed. They must be tired of the rain too. We can't go exploring, should we? Sure? We should? How do we separate her from the herd? I don't know, but I'm sick of hearing refugee sock stories. Each of them has their own story of all the meaningless crap they lost, for how much abuse they've taken. J No, they're weak that I never had anything to lose. You you almost lost, mister Lee. Then you would have had a sob story. No one would have heard him. Mister Lee would have kicked my ass from the grave. I sounded like one of these pathetic whiners. Maybe he could be or take it too success. The Merkley kid. At the very least, you'll have information we need. Let's pull him in, sergey Man. The program here is so easy. If this was my camp, I'd have these fighters working three times harder. What kinds of buffoon is running the show? My dad's running this place? Oh man? Sorry, we didn't know, didn't I see you out training with kids? Yeah? What is the son of the general doing training children? My dad said I needed to learn some humility because I was too hard on the fighters. That's nonsense. These fighters are too soft. If we're going to take the FEDS in Denver, they need to be ready. That's what I told him, And he said if I was going to talk to a superior officer, that way, I could go train the children until I was ready to respect his decisions. You will sound like a kind of guy. Thank you. You guys are new around here, aren't you. We are, and we're looking for friends. What are you doing tonight? Same thing I do every night? Nothing? Why don't you come by the tent. We've got a bottle of shine. We're planning or finishing it tonight. Sounds better than sitting around here doing nothing. Thanks for the invite. I'm gonna grab a shower and some food. We'll see you later. There, wouldn't miss it. That dude is a moron. I'll have him in our pocket in no time. He'll have access to plans in a vehicle. Dji, you're up. If only we could get through that gate, I can't believe. I'll let you talk me into this, Carl. I could be home with my ladies eating spaghetti. We're looking home without death party. That girl's doing a paper. This, don't worry. I'm sure they'll have some of yummy slot at the cafeteria. And she's doing the paper. And human trafficking is not fiction. It's a reality in every country. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children explains that every thirty seconds, a child is trafficked in the United States. If you see something, say something, dial eight eight eight three seven three seven eight eight eight or visit Human Traffickinghotline dot org for more contact information. You may be helping to save a life. This is the only hallway I haven't been down. If that's good. The sign says restricted area, this bar erica. What are you doing? You're gonna get us in trouble? What are they going to do to me? Don't you want to see what's back there? What's so restricted they can't tell anyone about it. Don't worry. If they wanted us to know, we would have. Been told, like they were going to tell us about the next way. True. Actually, if you think about it, we're doing exactly like Bennet told us, we're on base enjoying each other's company. Exactly. Come on, well or right right, someone's in there. I'll keep watch. Try to get a batter. Wook. There's a gigantic map on the wall. Some guy is standing in front of it giving a presentation. I don't recognize him. There's groups of people at two big tables that. He's presenting to. General Werkley is in there, and some other high ranking officials I haven't met. It's crazy, Vince. The map shows how much water is covered in the US. It's all the way to the Wyoming Boarder. Someone else is getting up in front of the map. It's brand from really lax. Yeah, pointing to the map where Yellowstone is. Are you serious, Erica? Did you hear that? Sounds like the restricted access door. Cramp? They're coming this way here, This one's open, look, Erica, Is this the map you saw? Uh? Huh? Wow? Look how much land is gone? What are you do when. Looking through the desk for what? Nothing? I hope. I just want to know if we can trust the men we're following. I don't know. It's all Greek to me. Get down. If you know it's going to fizzle. Don't you think Davil too? Not everyone is as smart as you, Brad, Hi, Brad? What the Erica in the flesh by Brad and Vince? Nice to see you guys, but just what the hell are you doing here? Who are these people? Don't worry, April, they're friends. Erica is a legendary loones for fever of a Sacramento and that her husband Vince. Oh, it's very nice to meet you, ma'am. My name is April. Brad's will knew you, but I never really believed him. Nice to meet you. You must be the woman from Arizona Brad talked about. I am Okka as a general. Knew you were back here. There'd be hell to pay. And I'm not taking another ash weapon for you. What are you talking about? Bennett tore me up when you left Minnesota. We're all safe. Now, Yeah, besides, we're already here. What's going on? Brad? Us? Done is herepting? Like the super volcano Yellowstone started? How do you mean the earthquakes has created a huge fissure all around the volcano? Hey, well, blow, I'm of the opinion because of all. The pressure earthquakes released, it would been more like a vorlcanic lake. When all is said and done, what's. It look like in between that time? We're going to. See lots of ash and dust, but not half of what was the originally forecast. Then that's goodness. But but the Mercenary Army is going to use the eruption to cover Denver invasion. They think that the FEDS won't use their air strikes because of the volcanic activity. That sounds a love to goal, doesn't it. However, if you know it's going to fizzle, don't you think they would know that? To you? I don't know, neither do I. What about the people headed north? Will they be okay? It should be safe enough. They may need to shelter in place during the peak of the eruption, but it shouldn't last longer than a couple of days. If we can get some wind headed up our way, it may reduce that even more. That they should go. No, you guys should Markley would have my ass for killing you this. It's all clear. That's common Erica. Twenty something, second school, twenty something second school. Two days and we are headed out. Are you sure he wants to take Erica into the middle of that battle. We don't have a choice. You trained her, She's been through before, she did a strike mission. You know this will be much different. She's an inspiration all his refugees. When the people in Sidelia see her, the force will probably double. She's ready. I just hate to see her put in that much danger. Cassidy coming home was quite enough. Excitement, speaking of I wanted to talk to you about that you recovering for you and Gleason. I was, sir, never I thought i'd see the day, mister bib the book would keep information from a superior when asked a direct question. She needed the rest and there was no reason to bother you with us, Sir. Don't do that again, Bennett, Yes, sir, busy, sir, No, come on in. Good to have you home. Haul. We got as many as we could. So how the hell are you doing? Bennett? Can't complain. You're back just in time for the battle. Thinkured I get at least one day arrest before the games begin. Haul is going to take the western flank. Cassidy will press up from the southwest and rendezvous with your force coming up from the south. You're putting those two fireballs together and you're going to watch out for them, sir. They're both trained soldiers and everyone knows the realities of war. We'll do our job, sir. Good Now, go get some R and R. The batt'll be here before you know it. What do you mean he didn't come back? I left Johnny in the morning to go scout the base. He left chuck away to me, which I thought was weird. Comire Trucker. Why would Dexter do that? Do? What is Dexter back? Dexter left Trucker with Sergeant Pannover. He and Johnny never came back from their scouting mission. Did you look for him? Of course we did, but there was no child at all. Nothing. Where did they go, Trucker? I just heard about Dexter. What are we going to do? Bennett? What can we do? Those boys are ghosts. They know how to cover their tacks. Even if there was time to follow them, we couldn't punt. Ever, I want a full report before you do anything else. Yes, sir, we'll get to the bottom of this. Are again, what are we going to do? Vince? Everything is set to roll on Denver. I want to go after him too, but they have to be after something. If they were captured, they would have left tracks or Julie would have found the bodies. Don't even say that it's true. Are your parents going north? Yeah, they're packing right now. They'll be on the move in the morning. I'm sorry, baby, this is my fault. No, it's not, Erica. Not. Everything is about you. I made choices too, I. Know, but. Hi, Kay, Hi Mom, Hi guys. I know your dad has made his decision, but I just wanted you both to know how much we love you. I understand why you feel you need to do this. Thanks, Kay, that means a lot, you know. I love you too, Mom. I'm dad so much. Pat is Dexter home already? No, Mom, he didn't come, is he Okay? We hope so, but no one can find them. I'll keep him in my prayers. And you guys too. Did your father wanted you to have this. Grandpa's pocket watch. I can't take this. Take it? Your father wants you to have it. I love you both. I saw Trucker. Is Dexter back. No, we don't know where he is. What Who found Trucker? Julie brought him home. Baxter left Trucker with her that morning. He would never do that. Unless he was going somewhere Trucker couldn't come with him. It won't do us any good to speculate. We just found out ourselves, Megan, I'm sorry I didn't. It's okay. We'll get word to you as soon as we hear something. Thanks. Be careful, take care of Kay and Earl. I will. Hello Master Rowan. Very intuitive, missus Moore, please come in. Where's Daniel? Would you like some water? Yes? Thank you. I left him with my best student, mister Tillman. He's safe. You must be. Daniel's father, Vince, Yes, i am. I came to ask a request of the two of you. Instead of taking Daniel to Denver, let him stay with me and train. There's much he could still learn. I'll care for him like my own, and he'll be safe at the homesteads. We'll be regrouping here after the battle, before we go north. How does Daniel feel about this? He doesn't know I'm here. I wanted to discuss it with you before I gave the boy any ideas. Thank you for that. We'll talk to him tonight and see how he feels. Thank you for hearing me out. You two have a nice night. And a safe turning to Denver. Thank you and thank you for watching out for Daniel. I assure you it has been my pleasure. I knew this day was coming America, but this is rough. Oh crap, we're supposed to be having dinner with Gregg and Penny tonight. Oh shoot, I totally forgot. It's been all in America. It's been to feeling sad. It's been more in America. Never thought it gets so bad. Wish did it? It'll been dead? Please flather teas week. Maybe I'd found riversoul drift away. I love the pain. Hi, this is Sarah F. Pathway, the creator of the Changing Earth series and the voice of Eric Morre. Visit Changing ourth series dot com to explore the novels behind the drama and the survival knowledge behind the stories. Join the Changing Earth Membership program and get one week early access to the show. We appreciate you helping the Changing Earth world go round. Visit us at www dot Changing Earth series dot com. That's www dot Changing Earth Series dot com. Mary is, I was wondering if you were going to show up. What happened to you? I talked with my dad about moving to a different position. He said, I needed to learn my place and should talk to my CEO about that. He's my father. Maybe he's threatened by you. Thanks. How do you mean? You're young and strong? Look at you. You've been training hard for years. Your father's probably jealous. I never thought of it like that, but I bet you're right. My dad's hip is all messed up. That's why he delegates from a desk. See. I bet he's envious of your youth and physical dominance. He's just trying to keep you down. If I were running this force, I double the training time. Most of these people barely held a gun, and I certainly wouldn't have able bodied men training children that will only have to be used as reloaders. All valid points. Sounds like we need a man like you running the Western region. Bishop, check the perimeter. I certainly wouldn't allow this chaos. We're good, sir. My name is Commander Carl Bray. I'm the leader of the Supreme General Secret Police. You're serious, aren't you. I'm here hunting Ericamore and her family. That dumb chick hasn't helped my situation or my father's mood at all. And I don't know what all the fuss over her is about? Anyway, If you join us, I will introduce you to the Supreme General and secure your place as the Western Region leader. Your father will answer to you. Are you in or out? I'm in. Her youngest son is on my crew. We'll take care of the family as soon as we have Erica in custody. My father, says Yellowstone Mayor. The Merks are going to use it as a cover for the Denver attack. My father's commissioned the building of SUVs that can run in the ash. I can get us one to get us out of here even faster once we have her. Excellent. What's the plan for Erica during the battle. They're gonna send Erica in cassidy with two crews and weapons to arm the rebels in the suburbs of Denver. They need her to rally the masses into an organized unit. Will Bennett be with her? Of course he will, but they'll be exposed in the heat of the battle. It's our best shot. I don't know where they'll hide her after Denver. Now that her cover has been exposed here, the. Chaos of the battle will be the perfect time. But we need to make sure that we're close enough to her to intercept. My dad has me in charge of your munitions. I'll be at the staging area overseeing the reloading. Of the magazines. That's perfect. I'll make certain you are on the crew as guards. I do believe this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Once I run the West, we can stop this. War and you will control them all. Yeah, you better get home and make sure your plans are in place for tomorrow. Thanks for the drink, fellas. Well done, TJ. I was trained by the best. I'm glad you're on my side. Hopefully we can get out this shithole soon. Good my said on you got my aim and my game on the tree. Good night, won't let you? Are you ready? Ready? Ready? Hey guys, where's the kids? We thought it would be better to come alone. Oh okay, we've. Been through so much together. It seems like a lifetime ago when we met at the Lotus camp in California. Isn't that the truth? I still remember Greg as a scrawny little kid wanting to learn to wrestle. Those are the days, buddy, swimming pool video games. Now that seems like a lifetime ago. The Las Vegas camp may have been rough. The LEA sure did have some good times there too. Yeah, we did hard to believe that camp seems like simpler times. And now we have another battle in front of us. Welcome. You haven't got a unit assignment yet, Greg, I was looking at the groups today. I didn't see you on the list. That's what we wanted to talk to you guys about. A lot has happened over the past year. We love you guys so much and support and all of you guys are doing. But you guys aren't going to fight. We're going to go north with the refugees. They need caretakers and guards. We can be of more use there. I thought we were going to stick together. I thought we were going to as well. They airlifted your family out of Nevada and we got left behind. We tried to get them to go back. We know you guys did, but they didn't. You don't care about us. We're just more cannon fodder. It's impossible for you guys to get out, but we still can. We can take our children and maybe be safe. We asked you guys to come with us in Las Vegas when we left, and you didn't want to combat either. Look at what you went through, look at all the good things that came out of it. I'm looking for them, Erica. The two sides still went to war, people are still dying. So you tell me what good did it really do? The fact that people don't know our history together is the only thing that keeps my family safe. I'm sorry, Erica, but that's just the truth. Wow. I guess then we should have just forgotten about Las Vegas. Do you think they would have gotten you all out of there before the next wave hit? No, they wouldn't. We got you up. Don't think we don't appreciate that for a moment. We're all family here. I know. I was just expected to have you guys with us. Again, that's just the thing, Erica, you having us with you. We need to be free to choose our own path too. I can respect that. I can too. But I'm sure gonna miss you guys, a girl. You know we love you. We'll see you guys up north as soon as the mission is done. There's something I need to tell you guys before you go. Erica. And I found Brad, the scientist guy. Yeah, he told us Yellowstone is going to erupt what not, like we were all taught. He thinks they will fizzle, but the threat of a major. Eruption is there. Your parents are going north. I know. Can you guys please watch out for them. You know that I will lay. What about Daniel and your mom? My mom hasn't made up her mind yet. I'll let you know about that one tomorrow. Master Rowan came by today and asked if Daniel would like to stay and. Train, splitting up the family. Vince, how are you feeling about that? You want Daniel to come with us? Now that I know you two are headed north too, I may want to do that, but it's Daniel's choice in the end. The plan is to come back here after the battle anyway. Erica is safer here either way. Let us know. Well, girl, go do what you do and not that fire and win the day. We're going to do our best. Good night, guys, We love you. We'll see you soon. Kim again those place, Yes. That's just great. It's probably for the best. How can you say that? What if the only reason they went to battle is because of us, and then something catastrophic were to happen to them or the kids that Giat would beat me alive. Now that you say it like that, yeah, it probably. Is for the best. It looks like the gang's all here. Might as well get all the difficult conversations over with. And one night, I guess so, Mom, Dad, Hey, little. Man, how come truckers here wear sticks? Today? Sergeant Ponterver returned home with the team. She brought Trucker back home with a story about how Dexter never came back from a scouting mission, but. Talker came back left truck or with Julie when he left. What that boy and that jog are always together? I know that's what makes us all the more strange. And remember before he left, there was something he wanted to tell me but didn't. I just know it. Oh yeah, it was weird. Who's going to look for him? No one star. Everything is all set for Denver. Plus you know Dexter. If he doesn't want to be found, he never will be. You're right about that? How this makes any sense? We're going to figure it out, but we can't right now. We have something else we need to talk to you about. What done? I know you said you never wanted to be separated again, and we don't either. Yeah. I have two alternative options for you. Greg and Penny's families are going north with Grandma and Grandpa. No Dad, Oh okay, what eh? You could stay and train with mister Rowan while we went to Denver. We're regrouping back here anyway before. We go north. We'll grass your own be okay with that. He came and asked us if we would leave you with him, But we all know what happened last time and how you feel about it. True. I could stay with him, no offense, Vince, But I really don't want to go north with your parents, and I don't want to go south. I want to be with you guys, but I'm not going. Into some battle. So I'll stay with Daniel at mister Rowan's if that's okay with him. Really, Grandma, that would be awesome. Okay, If that's what you guys want to do. We can talk with mister Rowan tomorrow. One thing's for sure. We'd better get some sleep. Tomorrow is going to be a. Busy days. Should be. When, no when, instead of this, say goodbye, yeah every wonder. Yeah one. Thank you for listening to The Changing Earth audio drama based on the Changing Earth novel series by Sarah F. Hathaway. Grab your copy on Amazon or get signed to editions at Changing Earth Series dot com. This content is copyrighted. For details on performers, sound effects, and music credits, visit Changing Earth series dot com, where you can subscribe to support the series and keep the adventure alive. Check out the. Changing earthstore for exclusive gear. 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