4-8 Good Times (remastered)

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 Lone Survivor, the savior of the refugees, But she is my greatest bounty ever. This is life on the changing Earth. What is taking him so long? Might as well have some water? Come on, Vericamore, Yes, sir, the Lone Survivor of Sacramento. You've certainly made a name for yourself. Thank you for your efforts. I know wasn't easy for you to attend in front of that board. It wasn't easy to be made public face of a movement that so many of us supported in the background. Thank you, sir. I appreciate that. That being said, I have to manage many moving parts all at once if we are going to win this war. You've become a target and other stance is known and the battle has begun. No need for the fees to keep you alive anymore. Your public death would only strengthen their position. I know, sir, so it is. In our interest to keep you alive and safe. It strengthens our position. Ben has stuck his neck in the line for you many times. I know, sir, and Bennat is one of. The most patriotic, duty boundmen I have ever known. He impressed me from our first meeting, and I gladly accept his transfer. This type of behavior he displayed this afternoon is entirely against his character. He did this for you. My soldiers are loyal to you. I decided to ground those choppers against your wishes, and look what happened. That makes you effect to our operations one I honestly don't have time for. You. Must understand that I'm seeing the bigger picture and maximizing our resources to fight a much larger, better armed one. I'm sorry that some of your friends got left behind, I truly am, but you and your family are safe. We've all made sacrifices. We don't have to be at odds. We're on the same side fighting to restore a constitution we swore to and the people respected. I need your voice singing with Unison in mind. Can you do that? General Berkeley, I assure you that I never met any disrespect. I didn't ask Bennett to hit you. I didn't even know what was going on. He didn't even talk to me. Erica, you didner have to What did you make him promise before you would go with him? He said he would return for them, and I don't regret it. We just got them back. They're more than friends, they're family. Our families survived California together. Good for you. So many other families got destroyed. Other people's families died, and others they have been living in slaves. We're fighting for all of America, for the future. You're preaching to the choir. General. You don't think I know. I'm freaking no. I've been in it, in that system for a decade. You own a private defense company and became a soldier defending the country for years. Well, I ate scraps. You don't think I know. I wanted to give up so many times, take my family find a hole to crawl into. But I believe in a country that stands for something beautiful, a supreme message that gave all its citizens equal rights to exist. That's why I'm here, sir. But I assure you I'm a free individual and I don't take orders anymore. Why not. You took orders from Master Gunnery Sergeant Nickleton and Reno. I have an outstanding performance report regarding you from him. That was different. Why because we were training to get our friends back. Because your goals were the same as Nikeleton's. Yeah, our goals are still the same. Don't you think I want to get those people out of here? What do you think we've been doing here? I've seen enough death, But resources are valuable and must be appropriately allotted if we want our country back. I've sent as many trucks as we Novada to get those people out. We all have friends out there. These people want to follow you, and I can't have friction. We all need the same focus. That means you trust me and you supervisors. Okay, Bennett's going. To receive a formal reprimand I'm giving you the ordinary title of staff sergeant. You'll continue your training. I need you sharp and able to defend yourself. You'll have a guard for protection as well. You'll respect the orders of the officers above you, and you will report directly to Master Gunnery Sergeant Nickelton. Yes, sir, you're dismissed. Yeah, the op shit, isn't it? You? Dog? Very laugh? We scattered like me. Sometimes in that. Down all the time. Dereka, Lieutenant colonel, I'm tired. Oh it's lieutenant colonel. Now what happened to Cole? I guess I'm an honorary staff sergeant. Now, really, the general made a lot of good points. Well, in that case, I better get a salute next time I approach a real one too, Now, one of those crappy things you give Bennett to kiss him off. What's Vincent your family going to say? I don't know, sir, We've been through so much. I'm tired. Go get some shut on. Good night, sir, Lieutenant colonel, sir, go to my office. Yes, sir, all things that saying, there is no way out. God knows. What in the holy hell were you thinking. I'm sorry, sir, I told them we were coming back for them. You know what the consequences of your actions should be? Yes, sir, Giving your exemplary record, the General will let you off. With a formal reprimand and a demotion and. Rank to sergeant. Yes, sir, you are assigned to the youth trainees, and I would steer clear. Of Murkley for a while. Yes, sir, I'm. Going into the Batlans to retrieve everyone we had. To leave behind. Sir, I'll go back with you. No, Bennett, follow Merkley's orders and watch over Erica. Someone needs to be here for her. Yes, sir, I'm concerned, Bennett. We haven't seen those black. Shirts in a while. I'll have her ready. To go good. I'll get the hell out of. Here and get some sleep. Yes, sir, sad, we're goding. We're all story. Beacon Way, turble, turble, turbo. So don't tell me you're smoking again. Damn it, Erica. They hate it when you do that. It's Karen, remember, Mom. Oh yeah, it's so stupid. You have to have an alias. If the Feds knew I was here, they'd come for me. Mom, you think so, I know? So give me one of those you sure, Yeah, give me one. You're out late. I went out to see Bennett. What happened? He hit Merkley because they wouldn't send the chopper back for Greg Penny, Terrence and. Everyone good for him? Not really, Mom. We have to maintain order to win this battle. What that's Greg and Penny out there, Carmen and Roxy? What's wrong with you? Erica? I know we'll get them back, but we must trust that Merkley is managing resources in the best way for all of us. Sometimes our personal interests need to be put aside. There are family, I know, but there's a bigger picture here. You're working for them, aren't you. We're fighting for the same goal. We've worked for them since Vergess and Bennett found us in Montana. I can't do anything alone. I'm just one woman. I can't help that people follow me. I never asked to be a leader or any part of this, but I can't go along with the federal system. They'd kill me. We've been there and tried that. I can help restore what is right, don't I have a responsibility to do that? Is that why God put me on this planet. You've always been so strong, both your mind and your body. You've always chosen your own path and stay true to your beliefs. You keep going doing that and you'll be. Just fine, I hope. So I feel like I'm not even in control anymore. Life throws me one challenge after another, and I feel lost in the wave. When you can't stand it anymore, get on your knees and give it to God. He'll lead you. I always have. Come on, it's late. I'm not proud of. I'm ashamed of certain things I've done. But scratches this. God bleeds the. Lord every time. Kill you. Fun night. Oh yeah, what are you doing up? Waiting for you? I love you? I love you too, But what's up? I'm an honorary staff sergeant under Master gunnery Sergeant. Nicleton's command General Murkley asked me to join officially. And I did. Bennett's in a cell and Vergess is back in town. I thought after Vegas we were done. You said you were done. You know I'll never get away. Now. What am I gonna tell my dad? I don't know, Vince, but they need me here. Merkeley needs me. He's not going to let me go. His soldiers follow me, and if the FEDS find me and kill me, it would hurt the cause too much. Merkley got to you. You let him get to you? Why? Because of Bennett? You agree? And Bennett gets off easier. No, Vince, he got to me because he's right. Bennett will face the consequences of his actions. These people will need help and hope, and I can provide both. We have a place here, we can make a difference. Well, I didn't have any immediate plans anyways, but boy, my dad's gonna be pissed. I know. I'm afraid I might have gained. I'm afraid of running lo love. I'm afraid that. More than us. Every time my Comma blessings, I count you, every time my Cowba blessha, count every time my Colba blessing Jack count. Thus to lost leaders. To shorter, delllies, delllid in the night. Can you round quick. Press the album midor. There's a bobm on Sacred. In the Night round t. J. Sir, Mister Lee wants to talk to you when it is offing. I'll be there in a minute, but sir, he in a minute. Get everyone keep the showers. Wayne Rick James and guy come here. Yes, sir Wayne Rick James, I have a job for you. Yes, sir, my house girl needs an escort. You will accompany her and Margaret when they go to the marketplace. What about Nate, sir? What about him? Nothing, sir. The girl's name is Jinny. If you boys touch this girl or allow anyone else to, I will skin you alive and you'll. Pray for death. Yes, sir, you're dismissed. Guy. Where the hell are you going? I thought you said I told them to guard her? Did I mention your name? Sir? After training each day, you'll start a private session with mister Lee, Anthony. Surgy, and myself. Yes, sir. The surgery have you snipping with Rick. And James, Yes, sir, plus using a shotgun and the schema for close quarters. Although I wanted to train with the archers. There's no reason for it. If you're sniping, it keeps you out of the mid range fight. But I would be even more stealthy if I could shoot arrows. No, I agree with surgery. Stick to the sticks, boy, Yes, sir, I expect at least two of you to lead cruise one day. Wayne is Showny's capable leader. This is your shot to claim the next spot. Thank you, TJ. I will let you down. We'll see TJ. Sir moment. If you have a moment, I have news from the West. Did you just get in. Yes, sir, I came straight to you. Good news are bad news? Good news, sir. Co get a shower and some food and come to my home later. The boys die are drinking tonight they'll be liquor and women. Thank you, sir. All right. This is Sarah F. Popway, the creator of the Changing Earth series and the voice of Eric Moore. 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. Good morning, Danny, Where is everyone? Dan went to talk with Grandpa before he left for the medical facility. They tried to whisper, but I heard them arguing Grandpa left for the medical center and that's that. You need to take a walk to think. Grandma's enter tent. Still getting ready. To go to the school. Start went to the kitchen to help with breakfast. Dexter and Johnny have guard duty in the tower. Megan loved to help checking new refugees. I'm just waiting for you. I'm starting training with a group of boys at camp today. It was either that or school. I'd rather learn to fight better. I think he should have chosen school. It's never worked out well, Granma. I'm going to stay here and take care of the laundry. Sounds good. I love you, mom. Day. It's anodday dry goodbye and olp Meagan Debbi. Morning, Cutcase, Good morning, first sergeant. You look chipper for a man who spent the night in the south. It's Sergeant Dinnard again. It's okay. I get to do what I love train. You're with me, Daniel. What General Merkley made me an official staff sergeant. That means you have to follow my orders? Great, just great in that case, with your permission, I'll take that case with me, ma'am. That's fine. You two are dismissed me you at the weight room. Waiter you got it, ma'am. And my body. Victoria Victoria Gleason Do I know. Wait Erica s yeah? But here I'm staff sergeant Karen Case. I knew. What was you? Did you continue training after you were adopted? I did? In secret. I never should have left. You were one of my very first students. Which you taught me, is all. It kept me alive. As soon as I got the chance to join the Marks, I didn't hesitate. We're gonna take those federal bastards out. What are you doing here? They flew me here after we liberated the Las Vegas camp. You were there, Yep. We got Greg's family out too. Where is he still in Nevada? The trucks are going to get home. Let's go, Ladies were burning daylight and. Day out of the day. Day. There are so many people. I'll head north after arrest and a meal. There's way too many to settle in one place. Once we retake the North, there will be plenty of space. Much rather be spending the day with her than you two with Megan. Yeah, we had such a good time in the city last night. I think I'm beginning to love that girl. She's like your sister, right or your aunt because your grandparents adopted. Her exactly adopted. We're not blood, and I think she's hot. I think beats toward duty. Look at the line, Dexter. Oh my gosh, Johnny, look it goes for miles. I'll take the spotting scope first, keep your eye on that rifle. Yes, sir, I wonder what their stories are. You know the story. Decks had a home and a life and we lost it all. We had loved ones and we lost them. We had mothers and fathers. You think he's still alive your dad, Yes, my dad. No news is good news, or just didn't say anything. All we got to do is cross the Ikalola Lake and wear in Kansas. I've heard the Feds are building a floating city out there, Johnny. The longer we wait, the less chance we'll have. I don't know, Johnny, we need more intelligence before we can go. We'll wait to find out what Cassidy's scouting party has to say when they get back. They're not going to be back for two weeks. But you're right, we need the info. It's my turn with the rifle. My brother must be done with the morning training. He's down there with his drawings. He's been quiet lately, Piddex. Check out the dude. At two o'clock. All of Daniel's friends got left behind again. You mean the guy in the trench coat. And as a day gate, this is overwatch. We have a potential hostile like a twelve o'clock. Caucasian man in a black trench coat. Here come the marks? Weapons surrendered? Did they give him back? If he's cool, they'll probably take him to the other gate and let him go. They don't have time to deal with that crap. Makes sense, Dex. You're not watching the crowd. You're watching your brother. He's drawing them, the refugees. Yeah, he draws characters up them and gives it to him. That's cool. It's nice to see him smile. You're such a hopeless romantic. It's my turn with the scope. Who's that guy with him? I don't know, dude, but Daniel could probably take that guy, no problem. Man, Those homes look nice and cozy. Imagine settling down there with a family, Dex. We aren't supposed to be watching the homesteads, Johnny. Look out over there where the edge of the tree line out at the horizon. Is that a coyote? It wouldn't be out in the middle of the day. It is, dude, it is. What's it looking at. It's watching those kids in the sandbox. Where's their mom? She's over there hanging the clothes on the line. It's moving, it's going for the kid. It didn't even flinch. It's a long shot, eight hundred. And sixty two yards. Shoot, it's got the kid five meters left. You got it. Here comes mama. She's waving dex. What's up? That was an excellent shot. Yeah, but we're not supposed to look over there, let alone shoe. You saved that kid. Things don't always work out like you think they. Shut Johnny, or you're just being a warr wort st. Oh shit, sh. Shots were fired out a coyote attacking a child on an adjoining homesteaders property. That's the animal dispatch. Yes, sir, hold your position, continue to surveilance, see bro, nothing to worry about. Try to let it be bo if you it's trouble, trouble, trouble, tramp. It's about damn time. Sorry, sir, No, you're not, or you would have been here sooner. What do you need, sir? Can you talk to Surge about guy? I talked to guy. That's not what I asked. No, sir, talk to him tonight. I will, sir to your next mission. You know, sir, I'm not sure removing people on schedule. Our supplies are staying stucked. Our borders in our lands were secure. Sounds like you're ready to get fat and head. I'm ready to do some relaxing, that's for sure. Dolores is a wild woman. She's intelligent and interesting to. Talk to another refugee or she's. Not, mister Lee. She was a leader and a coordinator. I'm going to keep her, for sure. They Jay, there you are. I finally made it to the party early and you weren't there. Looks like you've already been at it for a while, Chuck, nonsense. I've only had a couple you coming, Robert. I'm not going over there with you a bunch of fools. Oh come on, we'll rock and roll like we used to. I've gotten early morning with juniors and plenty of woe to my bed. Come on, DJ If probably wants to act like an old man. I guess we have to let him. Good night. Mister Lee. You brought your bike over, of course, let me drive it back. I have to ride it, TJ. I'm too drunk to walk. Come on, you can jump on the back. I'm not riding on the back of your bike. Oh walk, that's see yourself. Are you happy where you get to me? Are you happy? Jjit I'll walk with you, sir. I needed to talk to you anyway about what Sir. I asked Margaret to take Jitty to the market, which she needs to go. Wayne, Rick and James are going to company. Are you sure that's the best choice? How do you mean don't you want black shirts to do it? I'm not going to ask any of my elite fighters to babysit. You're right, sir. I wanted you to oversee that. So you want me the babysit, Sir? You're the dad, right. I guess you're right, Sir. I'll take care of it. There is at about time. That's the second time I've heard that tonight. What has been taking you so long? Brother Leberto has made us up a special batch of vodka for tonight. Keep it together, Yuri. There's plenty of time. I told him he could ride my bike. I'm surprised he didn't take you open that over. He loves acting like a beach. Sergey, go you start tonight. I'll kick your ass. Sergey didn't mean anything by it. Let's sit down and drink. Before me. What DJ, did you see that girl that I brought to you? Where's Dolores? I don't worry about her. Look at this girl, DJ and look soft virgin skit. I bet she's sweet too, you know that she is. I still want to drive that bike I gave you Kaitlin for that guest tank. I don't know, TJ. Why don't we do some more drinking first? Give you there is no watch. In the nine is what you wanted to. Get that dry? Prepper Broadcasting Network is nine dynamic hosts seven podcast a week, live shows, chat rooms, daily updates all on prepping, survival, and patriotism. Visit Prepper Broadcasting dot com for your dose of self reliance and independence. Hi, babe, Hey you where is everyone? Your mom went to the laundry facility. She said she'd grab a lunch over there and bring some back. Do you want to come with me? Dexter and Johnny will eat up the extra food later. Sure, I'd love to get out of here. Ah then love. Ming life faster? Brother, help me? I phone down? What's up, Erica? Did you have a good morning? Yeah? It was fine. Do you remember Victoria Gleason? She was one of my first. Students in Vegas and used to organize all those community events. Remember she was adopted out in the first wave. Oh yeah, she's in my unit. Wow, how is she different? Erica? We're all healing. Give it time, Hey, you got to buck up. We're doing the best we can. Life is too show to live it depressed? Why hide that beautiful smile from me? There? It is Fence. I love you. You know that, don't you. Yeah? I think you told me that a time or two. You don't have to be smart, No need to dress up for me to see. That's you're a good man, your good man, real good man. Staff started to lease it. Good to see you again. You remember Eddie? Right? Yes, mister Jas, how have you been? I've been better? It looks like it. You just finishing up. No, I've been waiting for master Gunnery. Sergeant Nickleton asked for volunteers for your guard and I took position. Excellent. I'll go get some watch. What's this now? General Merkley said he was assigning me a guard. It's Victoria. Does he know your guys's history? Obviously not herd just a Bennet. Wouldn't even know about that. Set. Your daughter working in the kitchen. What's her name again? Yep, that's Jen. She's all grown up. I should say so, held as she now. She just turned twenty at the beginning of the month. You can believe that. It seems like she was. An eight year old girl. Oh that wad be here just yesterday. She just turned twenty. Time fly, doesn't it come on? Ladies? The line moving? Oh, salad, green rash, tomatoes, rabbit and protein cakes. Looks like a mix of dried meat, fruit, acorn, flower and honey. Looks like yama, yama? What will you do? And get on? Build up, Betty. Hands are kneaded out in the fields. And soldiers are needing in the Murk Army. Find out. I train and I'll be in the battle, but I'd rather work out the guards. I'd fight all day. Keep you prepared. I'll be prepared when the dove comes. And it always comes too soon. That's why. Yeah, enjoy each moment, and I'm going to enjoy this lunch. Dinner's going to taste good tonight. That was a long day, Corporal, How the heck have you been. Trucker enough? Sir? I've been better. How's life treating? Staff Sergeant Merkley, Betsy, I understand we had a shooting incident today. Shots fired into a homestead. Yes, sir, Private first Class Case took the shot to eliminate a hostile animal on the property. Sir, Lieutenant Colonel Jackson would like to see the two of you in his office immediately. Yes, sir, here we go. I don't know what to tell you. Hey, guys, I heard shots this afternoon. What happened? Kyote attacked a Holmestadter's kid. Did you kill it? Of course I did. Now I have to go explain it to Lieutenant Colonel Jackson. Do you want me to wait for you to go to supper? No, go with my grandma and grand us. I'll grab some chat with Johnny when we're done. I don't know how long this will take. Don't worry. Everything will be fine. We'll catch up later. See you then, Dude, Dexter, snap out of it. Man, you gotta be on your game to meet Lieutenant Colonel Jackson. I know, Johnny, I am Corporal Johnson in Private first Class Case, but that's not who you boys are, is it. No, sir, I'm sorry about your father. Johnny. Thank you, sir, But we still have a job to do here, don't we, Corporal, Yes, sir, we do. Your team fired shots today. Yes, sir, Private First Class Case spotted the hostile animal and discharged his weapon for the child's sake. Private First Class Case, did you fire the shots? Yes, sir, you have a closed file. Were you authorized to shoot into a homestead property? Son? No, Sir, I was not. Did you discharge your weapon before or after the animal attack the child? Sir? I saw the animal leave the woodline headed for the child. I took one shot then, but it was about eight hundred and seventy five yards long. I missed, and the animal took the child. I fired another shot, and I missed, received corrections from my spotter, and took the. Kill shot, even though it was against orders. You didn't hesitate to fire, No, sir, what would you do if you were in my shoes, son, Sir? I would understand that a child's life was at rest and offer the Private first Class a steak dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy. Son. I don't know what to do about the steak, but I couldn't agree more. We don't only need soldiers who can follow orders. We need men who can think. Let me introduce you to mister James Creed. His father is Lars Creed. The owner of the ten thousand acres that make up the Homesteaders Compound. His son, Frederick, is the boy whose life you saved today. Very nice to meet you, Private, first class Case. Thank you for taking the shot. I am, and you are dead. You're welcome, Sir. I grew up watching out for my little brother. I want to let anything happen to your son if I could have helped. It is nice to know you are up there. You two are dismissed. Go get some child. See dude, I told you sometimes it pays to do the right thing. Private, first class Case, I may be able to help you with that steak and you toobe Gorboral. Thanks, sir, I appreciate that, but I should go check in with my parents. Nonsense. A man of your age should be free to decide where he's going to eat, and I'd be offended if you turn my hospitality down. Just in that case, I'd be honored. Bert. That was impressive, Cupcake. You're doing good, really, thanks Bennett. We've got a few months to hold out here before we go North. Cole told me Greg and Penny are saved and headed this way. Take time to enjoy your family. Stay sharp, but try to relax a little. Who knows what life will dish out for us next, but for now we're good. I'm feeling pretty good. Actually, come on, walk you home. There's no need. Staffs are Gleason will escort me. This is staff Sergeant Victoria Gleeson, my bodyyard. Nice to meet you, staff sergeant. Nice to meet you, as buff sergeant. So let me get this straight, Cupcake. You let General Murkley give you an escort just like that? How long did I try to tell you that you needed an escort? He made sense, Bennett, We're on the same side. Never thought i'd see. The day what I need to be safe and. Kept under control. I have to tell you I earned even deeper respect for General Merkley. Whatever, I'll see you later. How do you know him? In Vegas, we waited as long as possible before launching the plans to take the camp over, but that was the last straw. When the infertility law was passed, they were coming to perform the Star. Daniel was old enough to survive without me, so I fought alongside Vince greg and the whole crew. I cheered for you. When word went around. About the riot, I knew it was my own friends raising Hell. Yeah, Well, the rebellion was utterly squashed. I ended up in a metal prison facility. They created a house unruly refugees. You don't have to talk about it if you don't want to. I don't. One day you should. That helps. The most ironic part is when I was in that box, a soldier talked to me every day, and then he became my CEO for rescue squad training. It was Bennett What seriously? Yeah, indeed the Lord works in my serious ways, Victoria. Long story short. He changed me, and I changed him. He's been looking out for me and my family for a long time, and. I'm already for darkness. I'm already. Steph Sergeant Hinsley is my replacement, Karen. I'll see Mura. That's nice to. Meet you, ma'am. Kyle asked me to give you this letter from miss Cassidy. Thanks, Hann. What's that about? Merkley put a guard on me? I meant the note. Cassidy wants me to stay here until she gets here. She's talked with the Duncans and they said their love. She doesn't know when she will be back, but she has info for me and her brother is in the homesteads. Watch up for him. After your fight with Cassidy. It may be a good thing that you have that guard. I'm sure it'll be fine. Any news on Greg and Penny. Bennett said Cole has them and they are en route. That's good. I can't believe Bennett pulled us out and not them. What are your plans for tonight? Are you going to clean those guns again? No? I was going to sharpen my knives. You need a hobby. I have one, maintaining the weapons that have kept us alive. Well, I met a gentleman at the laundry today. Really yes, and he invited me to the concert and down tonight. Wow. Wow, Look at you getting asked out on a date and dancing. Nonetheless, you're going to go? I don't know, I miss Brett. What do you think you should go? You went through enough doom and glooms. You should live a little. Look who's talking? Vince's feeling better. Why don't you guys come with us? We'll see Erica? What? Mom? You can't go on like this? Like what? Floating from battle to battle with nothing but training and weapons maintenance in between. This is my life, Mom, These are the cards. I've been depe I'm the lone survivor of Sacramento. Remember the Hope of the free people, the savior of the refugees. Bennett said, I'm doing perfectly. This is life. Bennett doesn't know anything other than training and fighting. He's too full of himself to take a moment to see that you're on a downhill slide. It's not healthy. What's going on, ladies? Grandma was telling me about a man she met today. They're going to go to the concert tonight. Way to go, Grandma. I think I've headed over there myself. Kyle said he's going. That boy is cute. I was trying to get Erica to come too. You should, It would be fun. What would be fun going. To the concert tonight? You up to it. I'm going to need a nap first, but it sounds like an excellent idea to me. What do you think, baby? I was just gonna chill tonight, but we could go. If you want to, great, then I'll tell Walter it's a go. Who's Walter Gentleman I met at the laundry. I wasn't sure about going with him, but if everyone else is, I'm game. Do you know the futurespra. We got it. You enough cost. 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Shut your freaking mouth. Oh look at. That, miss Glad. It was my bike, Sergy. That's enough. All my hard work and now DJ has turned it into a pile of scrap. Surgery, What DJ? WHATDJ? Surgey? That's enough. I'm gonna kill you this time, Surgery, just go ahead and try. You guys have to stop. Guys, Oh damn. Kill each other? Jury who get mister Lee? Your ass is going to be hanging on the wall with my initials. Honest, you better again, as is going to be kissing my boots. Your soul of a beach. Both of you duck that shit off right out. Now, mister Lee. Both of you follow me, Yes, sir, one bag, no gloves. TJ. Your one side's heard, you're on the other. Two of you were going to hit that bag until one of you all gives up. Harder. Don't tell me you can't hit harder than that, you freaking buzzies. Ary. What happened? TJ wrecked my freaking bike is what happened? Hell you doing? Let TJ ride your bike. That man hasn't driven a car more than a dozen times. Sergy made sure to remind him of that in his own special way. Oh I'm s he did. There's gonna be a while, boys, One another drink. Give me a bottle I can't believe you wrecked my bike. You ready? Yeah, I'm ready. Good evening, missus Case. Come on, cheer up, baby. What's the worst that could happen? Heaven forbid? We might have some fun tonight out. Having fun when we don't even know where our friends are. There's nothing we can do for them now. We just need to trust that they'll get home safely. Worrying about it is useless. I know. There you are. This is Walter. Hello, missus Case. Nice to meet you. Hi, nice to meet you. I understand you're from California. You must have an interesting story. That was long time ago. We've been with the mercenary forces in the Western region pretty much since the quake. Yes, your mother said, you're quite the fighter. Not my thing anymore. If everyone would just put down their guns, maybe we could focus on rebuilding this country rather than destroying it. Yeah maybe. Hi. I'm Eddie and you must be the son in law. Yes, sir, I am. Good for you. Being able to hold your family together like that quite the rarity these days. But it looks like you've been in a heck of a battle recently. Let's say it was an exciting trip back to base. This last go round. What sort of work are you doing? I worked with Waters over on the homestead farms. Lucky for me. I was doing laundry today and ran into Nancy here. That's something. Hi mom. Hey guys, I'm so glad you decided to come. We're going to have so much fun. Tone. Have you seen Dex No, but I heard he got rewarded for his activities this afternoon. See baby, he's fine. I'm sure he'll pop up in a little while. This town is really cute. I'm glad I can't This is going. To be fun, it is. Would you like to dance? Hell yeah? I want to get a drink? Hell yeah? Every singer needs a song. Every bell rides. Out and around, every domes. Some kind of berry juice. At least it goes down smooth. It's okay to relax, Erica. You know Hensley is hovering around somewhere back there. What do you mean I'm chilling? No, you're not. You're scanning in analyzing. And now Bennett and Nicoleton are here. Hey, isn't that missed long legs from a bar in Reno? I think so? How about that? Do you want to dance? No? Not really what's. Going on, baby? Nothing, I'm fine. You've been in a mood all afternoon. I thought Bennett gave you props this morning. She did. Then, what's up my mom? Yeah? My mom said I needed to find something else to do besides train and clean weapons. I was thinking about it. I don't know what else to do. And you need to stay sharp, baby. She doesn't understand. Yeah, what I was thinking? How did I get here? Maybe I should find something else to do. That would be nice if we were in another reality, a lovely little basket weaving hobby. Maybe you're being hunted, Erica. The Feds would love. To have your head on a plotter. You have to train so you can always defend yourself and the people who love you have to be. Ready because we never know when they're coming. Just because we're safe for now doesn't mean we will be forever. You have to train, But tonight we have some. Fun come on. What's then? Okay? Hello again? Didn't you want to go into town with the others? Not really? With everyone going, it's quiet and I can schedule landscapes. You're a fantastic artist. What's your name? I uh, Danny Case. You draw like Michelangelo, but can't remember your name? Well, what's yours? My name's Aesop Rowan, but you can call me mister Rowan. Oh kay, would you like to see my studio, Danny. You have a studio. Come with me, you can see it. You live in the Homestead community, Yes, sir, at the end. Those are beautiful. Look at the colors. Oil painting? Have you ever tried? Oh no, When I was young, people would give me watercolors. Now and then, I've made paints, and I have a good supply of sketching charcoal, but I've never seen paintings like this. I have an extra easel. Why don't you try to paint that wherever you were staring at? Really our canvas? Tear the paints and a palet. That's right, don't be afraid of it. I'm done. I didn't mean to disturb you. When you've created a scene this beautiful, you can interrupt my meditation anytime you added lilies on the river? Rank huh? It needed more color? Is that? Okay? Your work is a projection of yourself. Did I do it right? There is no right and wrong? Oh my goodness, it's dark out. My grandparents will be worried sick. Think, Oh boy, there's a rag for you hands. Thank you so much, sir. That was awesome. I'll see you again soon. Soon loved, yes, soon looked in full. Noo, sirs, there you are, Daniel. Where have you been? We've been waiting for you to go to dinner. I'm sorry I was out drawing in the lost track of time. But it's been dark for an hour. I must have dozed off. It's too late for dinner now. I'm sorry, Grandma. Luckily your sister works in the kitchen and brought us dinner. Come on, let's eat, looking more a new stuff. Can't you see that I just need to be by myself? I have told you many times now I can't you see that I just need to be by myself? Hey, fellow Patriots, bravo Waco. 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. Yury jury, wake up? What do you want to need? Have they been going at it all? Yep? How long will it go on for? Until one? Of them keeps up. How long will that be? One time they went for three days? Three days, that's insanity. It doesn't matter because old ass surgery is about to give up. I'm still getting warned up to quit hitting like a pussy. Oh really, what the. Hell are you two doing? Your hands are bleeding. Don't worry about it, TJ. Where's mister Lee? I need to talk to. Both of being out? One of our seven caravans was hit. What the caravan from Mexico was hit last night? Oh? Hell no. Come on. The end of the day, at the end of the day. So I married my braid just to feel good at the end of the dead, at the end. Now, the end of the day. You gotta feel good at. The end of the day. It's some matters all. My braid, just to feel good at the end of. The da. Let's grab something to eat starving. It smells fantastic. You want a taco? Sure? Here, I'm gonna go get us another drink. Thanks baby, Hi mom, finally you made it. Where have you been saved? The homesteaders child today hurt. That turns out it was James Creed's son and the grandson of Lars Creed. Who owns the homestead community. Really good move. I've been eating a steak dinner. And you didn't get us. I couldn't, but it was good. Who's that guy with grandma? His name is Walter. She met him at the laundry. You don't like him. If he makes gram smiling and he can't be too bad? Hi, buddy, where are you been out getting spoiled by the homesteaders. You'll have to introduce me. I'd love to check out the facilities. They must be producing a lot of food to run this operation. If that's okay, I came to steal your mom away for a minute. Sure, I'm gonna go see if I can find someone to dance with. I think Megan is over there talking with some teenagers. I bet she'd. Love a partner. I bet she would. Come on, Huh, what's of it do? It's a surprise. I know I agreed to a guard, but that guy is really starting to annoy me. You agreed to it. Come on out here. Oh the air is so fresh. Oh what's that smile? Come and see I know that smell. Well, it's been a long time. Jump in the circle. You sure know how to cheer a gallop. I thought you might enjoy this. Ay man, how are you doing tonight? Pretty darn good. I haven't seen you around here before. You part of the merk reinforcements. We sure are here. You smoke much, It's. Been a while. I always preferred it to drinking, though. I hear your sister. And the pain relief is so much better for you than aspirin and more effective than willow bar. True again, but now I have cop now, and I could use that drink me too. Come on, what a I to you? What dude? She's got a hold. She leaves. The line's even longer this time. It's all good. Time to chill. There's my little cupcake. Hi, Sergeant Bennett. Hensley told me you guys were outside. Yeah, was there a problem? M No, I don't think you met Michelle. Oh isn't she missed long legs from Reno? My name is Michelle Benson? Do you have a name. Other than cupcake? Staff started to Karen case. Aren't you his superior now since the Mercoley incident? And he has the nerve to call you cupcake? That's a long story, you ladies, go on and sit down. We'll bring the drinks. Over. Thanks, Bennett. Whew, that was amazing. Worst Kyle getting drinks with Dad and Bennett. Correction, I'm helping carry drinks back. What is this moonshine? Not just any moonshine, This is the maker's best over, one hundred and ninety proof. No Hopscotch. You can't drink that much of that stuff. You're going to be sick here, Vince, you finished that Star, Star. Star. There's no one here by that name. They were going, I need to talk to Star. There's no one here by that name either. Son, you need to leave now, but I really need to talk to Star. Do we have a problem here, Sergeant? Just some confused band member he thought he knew one of the ladies here. Let's me and you discuss this outside. She'll meet you outside. You know, hey, yeah, I just didn't think i'd running to them here. Forget it. We're I would sort of fun to worry about that, you. Know what, You're right? Mom, lock Hensley isn't paying attention. What do you want to do? Let's go get a drink and sound good to me. We need another drink, sir, one. Of those big shots of nameshine. I'll tell you what you give me a kiss and I'll give it to you free of charge. M Are you good? Ladies? Enjoy? What's a dance? I'm it's. What's been? You bomb? Since we laugh like this? That's true. It's good to see you smile. Spent a long road. What Shawn's band is? Does he have a black child? Will do that. Good? The asshole deserves it? Time for another drake? Sure is. Which the fence would catch? That woman who cares about some survivor from Sacramento. She should have gone with the wave that to California and we are read her off? Did you hear that? Just let it go? Mom? Wait, wait, wait, I want to hear this. She provided hope for all of us. I think she should be sainted. Some hope. Who happened to all those Eastern people in North? And where is she now? She appears and causes all this chaos and then disappears like a coward. I found her. I would kill her myself, and she trade her head to the fish for that. Tell me you all, this isn't. Someone gonna say something? Anyone you got something to say about the lone survivors Sacramento? Maybe I do? Well? You care? Maybe you shut your piehole for someone does it for you? You? Who I am? Your little bitch? Am I supposed to care? As far as I'm concerned, You're just some drunken horror who needs to have taste. Slap out her mouth. Let it go, mom, She isn't not worth my time anyway. It sounds like one of you has a head on your shoulders. Maybe she listen to your son of the Daughter Mark, Really she's all yours mom. Maybe you should watch your freaking out. Ro ro stop mom, stop. Like that's about. Very good deal. Oh baby, it's me stop. What hey, Let's get the hell out of here? Oh ship? What did I do? Take her home? Vince and Hensley? Don't let her get it out of your sure. 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 editions at Changing Earth. Series dot com. This content is copyrighted. 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