4-16 Long Road Home

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 callous 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 lone survivor, the savior of the refugees, But she is my greatest bounty ever. This is life on the changing Earth. Do not make one wrong move. I'll go get the tickets. Thank you give the obvious. I just love waiting. Don't you, girly answer me when I talk to you. One day you'll be mine. The Supreme General will tire of you and throw you to the dogs. I've been thinking of what I do with the fiery little spirit like your so Sheila, and I would delight in making you scream. I will bring you in less pain. Unless you do exactly as you're told, There'll be no other life but the one I allow you to have. You are mine to command for as long as you live, and you will worship me. If you assault a smooth talk or DJ woman, you'll thank me for your existence. And every choice you make will be one eye p a bidery. Just leave her alone for a while. Why bishop you like her? No, you're just the dick. TJ. Good, because as soon as the Spring General is done with her, she's mine. I already marked her. Remember standing here, girly. Two days? What do you mean two days? Aren't you the son of the acting leader of the Marks? I am, but this area is all Melitia run the fort. Letter from my father is the only thing that got us a ride that fast. They've been moving people non stop. Great, just great. You guys want to camp outside of town or get her room somewhere. Let's kitty who Maybe we get some eggs. This velde hasn't been any form of. Bed. We need to make camp outside of town. I'm gonna wait for prying eyes. Get over here. We camp outside of town. Okay, TJ. You in. We'll camp outside of town so there's less chance of Erica being spotted. She's keeping that hood on the whole time we're here. My point is there's less ways for her to figure on an escape route. Let's just stick to the mission and not get distracted. I know more of her shirt is missing now for sure. Wisht stop for sake, and everything that I've done won't be breaking soon. Now, I s make it, even though lots of un do it like you. This looks like a nice isolated spot. I'll start the fire and make food. Come on, Curly, eat your new tree. Perfect tree for a message for I'll just save that for later. Josh, where do you think you're going? You don't run for me ever. You may not have said it yet, but you will learn it. Get over here? Stand up? What did you put down here? How long we've been playing this game? She's been leaving strips of material with her initials bonnet. Don't worry, Carl, It's a needle in a haystack. I'll make sure it doesn't happen to again. To me here fairly, turn around? Yeah, stay there. She wants to rip her shirt up. No more shirt now I can admire my work all the time. Bishop, Will she be okay? Just make sure she doesn't get too cold at night. It won't kill her, especially since we haven't seen the sun in days. You show me how this works in case we need another mechanic. In case something happens to me. I didn't want to say it out loud, but since you brought it up, check this out. I've rerouted the air filter so it could be changed from inside the cab. This keeps the ash out of the way. You must have been building this thing for years. I have been It is disaster proof. This cannot be taken out by EMP or a volcano. I be a tornado could still take it out. You are right, I have not figured that one out yet. Food, water, weapons, gasoline, loaded and ready to go. We're shoving off. Do you guys take care of that, lady Walker. I'm sure that baby is going to make you a proud papa. Thanks being. I hope you find it, and when you do, it kicks a mask from me. You know, I will let us slowed up. I've got shotgun. Everybody in yep. Then let us roll. A wonderful guess and no thing drunken nights Sunday mornings. How you smile at me? We should sit. Say it here, sady. This is until it's supposed to be. We should serve. Say it here. Obidding me. I can't shake the feeling. I didn't know we had a few cool runners. We do not I do, Bennett, What are you doing with him? I gave you orders to report to the lieutenant Colonel Jackson? Is that the staff Sergeant Gleason back there? I want you people out of that vehicle right. Now, respectfully, Sir, I can't follow that order. We're headed to Denver and then we're going to find Erica. That is not the order I gave you, Soldier. If you drive out of his tone in that truck, I don't want to see either of you again. You are done fighting for the Mercenary Army. You can keep these stripes, sir? Are you serious right now? Goodbye? Sir? You always be loose gas. Sometimes you money. Just like a. Shop and side makee me strong, cal high when we come together. She's just like guy. Shot them deside, make getting strong kind of side. When each other. We're going to get. Well. It didn't We just go to trends. We don't need gray that deep in our business. I just want to get home. I need a shower, a bottle of vodka, and a woman couldn't agree more. She looks cold. You want me to bring her over by the fire. She's fine. Sorry, things got a little tense. I just don't trust this woman. You don't have to apologize to meet Carl. You have a job to do. We finally have her. Once she's standing in front of the Supreme General, I'll feel much better. She'll no longer be allowed choices. It's clear she can't make. The whatever it takes, we're getting her own. Your boy Bishop may feel differently. He was raised in the military and has a commitment to the citizens of this country. He's loyal, but doesn't fully understand the way these people sometimes need to be motivated to stay in line. Give him a chance. He'll come around if you say so, Carl. All she's done is watch that road. Since we stopped Tara, I noticed she still has hoped that someone is coming to rescue her. Well, we'll have to take care of that, won't we. Damn, it's. Where are you, Bennett? No one's coming. We killed them all I know, but you still think there may be some chance that they're still alive. Don't you. I put two bullets in the man myself. You saw the bombs we dropped. Star will be sold and Dexter. Is already in federal custody. And then there's first Starge to Bennett the Trader. If he would have stayed with the federal forces, he would still be alive. Now what we made sure he didn't leave Denver alive, There's nowhere to run to. Your old life is over. Don't worry. I have a new life plan for you. Where would you go? Erica? Listened to me very carefully. If you don't answer me when I ask you a question, it is a choice you will live to regret. Where would you go? I don't know good choice? Are you cold? Yes? Would you like to come sit by the fire? Yes? Tell me that you'll never run for me? This is when you answer me. Now, have a nice night, Blue dude, blue Moon. Gone up, starious, shaded someone I. Really had to. Do. You need to fix it. Ducking bullshit. It's hard to see you in. Your eyes though. He's gonna save you. It's gonna make you. Knock bloo, knock blue. Hi. This is Sarah F. Papway, the creator of the Changing Earth series and the voice of Erica Morton. 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 around. Visit us at www dot Changing Earth Series dot com. That's www dot Changing Earth Series dot com. Thank you so much for the truck here that saved us a ton of time. I am just glad she made it. Hello gentlemen, Hello, how did you get this truck on it? I kept it out of the storm and it is fitted with a bigger air filtration system. We can change the air filter from inside the cab. Nice, aren't you first? Star Jeff Bennett? That's right? Where's your stripes? Sir? The General and I had a difference of opinions. Well, whatever the problem you want to have a fight down here, sir? What can I help you with? We need to speak with Lieutenant Vergis. I think he's over the Little Time camp. Thanks. Wow, Look at this place, Dad, they're shoveling in the Ashley snow. I can't look. Star. All I see is Erica out there. Stay here, you said this is until it suppose. Stay here with me. I can't shake the feeling. Then we send you back to. You guys. Wait here, Bennett, you're back. I sure him. Ben. How many men did he send? None? He wouldn't send any. Patrick. I just got word you made it back. Where's the reinforcements? They got hit bad, guys, the quakes and bombs. Everything is gone. The people on the northern route have large amounts of casualties as well. There's going to be a lot more people headed your way. What about Erica? Is Vince with you? Of course he is. I wouldn't let him down. We're going after her. I'm done taking orders. Sounds like something Erica would say. Did you guys find out anything about that guy's tattoo? No? Our communications are still down, but we did get an idea on the vehicle. It was a black Chevy Tahoe with a Colorado plate. The number was Golf Tango kilos six eight zero. We're headed towards Dallas. Hopefully we find something along the way, but if not, Harold will have intel. I'm going too, Cole, your place in the Murk Army will be lost. Merkley won't take us back. Forget Merkeley. Erica needs us. You know I'm in. I'm going too, Gunny, you can't do that. The hell I can't. If my friends are going, I'm going along for the ride. We've got civilians with us that need housing until we can get back. We could talk with Eli and Darin and get them housing the militia orders. Sounds good. Let's go, guys. We've got some new recruits and a place for the civilians to stay. New recruits. You didn't think we leave you hanging, did you, Vince oh Man? Thanks so much, guys, They've caused enough pain. Teamwork makes the dream work gear drive to chuck around back to the militia quarters. You got it, Bennett. Race, that's a shadow raise. I can see you. Get on the boat. Did not start problems in the Excuse me, sir? What? I don't know where you come from, but where I come from, we don't parade women around half nag even if they are refuge jeeves. What do you care about? Either cover her up or I'll throw you off my boat right here in the middle of the lake. Here's a jacket, do it, DJ, Come here, girly you satisfied? Captain? Yes, have a nice ride, Fellas. I could take that guy. What does he care what we do with some refugee whore, DJ. Just letting go. We don't want any trouble here. Let's just get back to them. Then we're home free. That guy should not be allowed to get away with this kind of interference. It's just not right. She must have screwed up big time. Where handlers are just major dicks? What happened to your shirt? Where are all these people going? Some will be sold south to Mexico and some will be sold as slaves in the Federal Republic? Why the hood? America? Moore? They're to give me to General Henderson. You got to tell the guy who runs this boat he knows me and none. Mother chreesa. Get over here? What did you tell. Her that I was an angel? Said? By God? What did you tell her? We're going to be off this boat in a minute, and then Sheila can find out anything else. Why I had to wear the hood? What did you freaking tell her? Tell me? I told her I was here, and you were. Telling Sergey. Erica told that woman who she was. I want you to take out the lady and the land order as soon as we die. Where's he going? It's your fault now that woman on the boat has to die and your son too. He's gonna kill you. Why shut her up? I'm sorry, Erica, that's not nice what. We all said. Then it's taking girl good. Let's get back in a federal territory. Only a couple more miles now. Once we get into Chattanooga, we can take a transport back to the capital. Will be He raised the Red River boundary between Frederillan and Texas. We're home. Time to see that pretty face again. I know you didn't just pull away from me. Answer me. Stop. Don't you hold that chain. You're going to break my freaking neck. I thought the Supreme General said pure and unbroken. Don't you tell me what I'm going to do? DJ, layoff, make the right choice here. Let's take a great DJ. It's been a long day. I'm fine with that. Merkley sign us a camp fire. You need some. She's fine teaching. We can't take her to the general dead. Fine, but just a little. She doesn't need that much strength now, m m m hmm. That's enough. Prepper Broadcasting Network is nine dynamic hosts, seven podcasts a week, live shows, chat rooms, daily updates, all on prepping, Bible and patriotism. Visit Prepperbroadcasting dot Com for you're dose of self reliance and independence. Vince, I heard. I'm sorry me too, but we got a good crew and we're going to get her back. If you were taking this fool, it's going to be a long trip. How are you doing? Trying to fill your sister's shoes is not an easy Joe. She will be missed. More than she could imagine. What are you doing out here? I need you to make sure my family is safe. I am going to help Vince find Erica. My sister would approve, and I like that woman. She's a good friend. Couldn't agree more. I'll make sure Elizabeth and your kids stay safe. We've got a couple more families with us that will need to be looked after. We got it. You guys, just focus on getting her back. The faster you get on the road, the less time swoops away. My thoughts exactly. Take care of Eli. We'll be back as soon as we can. Vince. I'm going to stay here and help Eli. The truck is full and they really need to help take care of our people. And thank you, Victoria. You're not leaving me behind. Oh no, we are not taking any gimps along with us. I'm fine, brother, look, yes, yes, get in the truck. Everyone ready to roll. We're all set fence fince. Wait a second, can you use a couple more hands? Wea sure, good, It's going to be a tight thing. But there's nobody i'd rather be. Let's get her back. These are unusual days. For finding ourselves and the whole of the life. So let's be the ones who change and speak. Only ones that can bridge the I had hold out. Hold on the timing is a ride to lay down the anger and leave it behind. Hold Out, hold on. Simple as the blood that's in me is the blood that's in you. We are in. Yougether so gid, helping, so warm. I love you. I got a spot. Come here girl, nice boot secluded defenda. I still can't believe that guy in the boat. I don't know where he's from, but where I'm from. You don't talk back to superiors. Just calm down, DJ, we are almost home. You can send a crew to eliminate him. If you won't, I may do just that. What the hell are you doing? I'm hired. That hurts. If you promise me you won't run, I'll put the chain back on your waist. I won't run tonight. Promise me you won't run ever. SAYDJ I'm sorry. I will never run from you. Say it just like that. Fine, then deal with it, hands behind your back, legs. Such a pain in the ass, the biggest pain in the ass. Melt the ever, This isn't how it usual? Rolls, He'll no, there's no stupacs left, only ration bars. Are you serious? What I wouldn't give for some of Genie's pasta? That's girl cook. She's almost as good as Teresa's was. Give me that roll of TP poppy back? What is this in the ground? It's a knife? Come on over. I am so sorry, Erica. Do you think sorry is gonna make up for this? My family is dead? What can I do? John Murcury? What happens? Goodie? I don't know? Now? Come on? What the hell are you guys doing? Bishop check out surgery? You freaking horn. Ah? Give me your. Hands, Commander, grab me. Some more of damn it? Didn't I tell you guys not to get close to her. Keep pressure on it right there. We'll have to get him to check noga out. Come on, there's the checkpoint to come here a degree, sir. Do you guys have a vehicle here? Yes, sir, but is it running? Yes, sir? Give me the keys, yes, sir, a quick motive in back, I'll drive. You're with me, Gurly. If you want to learn how to survive a nuclear, biological or chemical warfare attack using nothing more than what you have in your own home right now. Don't click off this ad. Hey everyone, this is Dave Jones, the NBC Guy, and I'm prepared a special class. Contact me at nbcguy dot com to learn more, or send me an email an NBC guy at ProtonMail dot com. I'll tell Bishop getting into the hospital. Take her to a seal. It's just you and me, Gurley. Don't you run from me, j I will have a run from you. No, come on, give me the keys to yourself. We can take care of the prisoner for you. Nobody touches as prisoner but me. Nobody. Do you hear? It is for your protection, not hers? Now give me the keys. Hey, here you go, sir, fast the bars. Do you have a pair of tackles over there? Bring me some real handcuffs too, Yes, sir, Do not, under any circumstances get too close to those bars. I'm not kidding about this one. Yes, Bishop, is he going to make it? I don't think so, TJ. No, even if the. Is long and wining, even if the broth behind is left to cry, even if the tears come stream and dumn no face, it's gonna be. Do you have to let me give her the J for surgery, for serge, give me another set of handcuffs? Yes, sir, sergery. Papalov is dead. Good. You know what that means, You get a J. Surgery. Papalov was my. Friend, and bits More was my everything. We're not even anywhere near even. Let's spread those arms out nice and wide. Scream for me due to fine horn, have a nice night. Is this song? You want to be? Orange? Forever? Dad? Dad? Dad? One day it will shine again, Buddy. When I don't know one? Thanks for sure? This rain is not going to be good. Why it'll turn the ash to concrete and make it even heavier. Oh, Gunny, did you hear of supply team? Charlie made it to Denver before you left. There were a couple of crews resupplying the North according to the Runners reports, but. I don't know specifics. Bennett I'm sorry, but it's not really my area. That's better news than I've heard so far. We'll be back, Bennett, She'll be there, I hope. So, I hope is all we have to go on right now. We may have won the battle. The wars far from over. But now with wee to take the fight to them. Well hollo, well welcome us all. Save your tear drops back tool making rain. Don't you know the NXT to you? You can do whatever. You don't do that do night burn out? Always keep your head up, never let it be up, old ye old, always keep good head, never let it be job. How you doing this morning? There aren't many nights. I don't enjoy the company of a woman in my bed. He will be missed, TJ more than you know. What do I say to Urie? You already know the answer to that question. I do, but I don't like it. None of us do. I talked to the hospital administrator. They are going to prep his body and send it forth. Thanks. The car is ready. Let's load her up. You're right, say, with the way of the world. Send you never could. Have first sleep? Well stand up, see you're learning. Uh huh, let's go. You dumb horror. You don't even know what you've done now, but you will know the pain, and when the Supreme General is true with you, you'll learn to worship me as your God. These refugees create chaos everywhere they go. That's why they need to be on a leash. Isn't that right, curly girl? I swear yes, TJ. If you don't know the pain like ian leash, you will pray for death. Each breath you take will be given to you by me. You're God. She's falling asleep, she's going to the Supreme General. I need her to stay awake. What's that smelling? Salts told you you were allowed to pass out? What what did you say? Sweep me alone? Oh? No, girlie, you are mine now. You will not command me whatever. You're losing her again? No, I'm not. You will only sleep when I tell you to sleep. We made it, We did it. TJ. Hi TJ. For come mom, take care of these men. TJ. Don't go near her, just leave her be. I'll be back. M Your eights are heady with the way of the world. Senner. TJ. How good it is to. See you back. So can we talk, mister Lee of course J. Judy or k J. A. Drey. Yes, mister Lee, I didn't, mister Lee. I brought her home. But Surgery and Gerber there did, mister Lee. Oh no, not third. The hospital in Chattanooga is going to ship Surgery's body home in a couple of days. He was almost home. I know, I heard you guys. Areme? Did you leave Sergy and Gerber at your place? DJ? Who a? DJ? Surgery and Gerber are dead? What they didn't make it? Yuri? Who could have it? Was that legal beach wolves eat? It was? She is an absolute wild card. Just what I thought she was under control, she turned into a killing machine. My hands are tied, Urie. She wasn't my bounty. If she were any other man's claim, I would let you have her. But she's going to the Supreme General. There's nothing I can do. No, DJ, this isn't true. Tell me all this season's not true. My brother just dead it her hands? I know, Yuri, the pain brother. Let his spirit make you stronger? Is TJ home? Delores, My sweet come here. It's good to be home today, Delores. I brought home Erica Moore after years of chasing her. The objective has finally been completed. The Supreme General wants to welcome her like a returning hero. However, so many of her actions require disciplining. On the way home, she's a mess. Now have lawn her supply you with some makeup. Commander Gray already ordered a high necked dress from the city. As soon as it arrives. You get to my home and work your magic on this woman. If you don't mind me asking how did you get her? I do mind you asking? Now go do as you're told. Yes, TJ. So what are you going to do about this DJ? This girl has been nothing but problems. If the Supreme General tries to house her now, she'll run. I'll make sure to convince him of that and insist that she stays with me until we could get facilities there. Ready. We can't kill her or take her yet. But how does a night with Sheila sound? I've faced the wrath of Supreme General to give you that. I'm going to catch it anyway. I already put my initials on her for Gerber and Surgey. Did she scream. She's one tough girly Yuri, That's not what I asked. Did Erika scream, no, I have to get back home. This gurly has a meeting with Supreme General and the road was too long. It's good to have you home, son. 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