4-9 The Aftermath (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 careless 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. It's not time to get up yet, Trucker. Okay, okay, I'm up. You're ready, broke all fast, because. I know what it is like to be bro. I know word. It's like when nothing's going wrong. Way, So I'm gonna let myself just the food from this lucky day. Yeah, I am on my way. I won't float down. I am on my way. I won't flow down. They're cute, aren't they. Yes, ma'am, they sure are. Don't worry, ma'am. He's friendly, Are you sure about that? Honestly, he's not friendly, but he is well trained. You're safe now that I'll believe. The babies won't have much time with mama. Why not we'll. Take them to the nursing house and bottle feed them. That way they'll be human friendly. The mamas can be milk for us to make milk and cheese. Would you like to come and see it? Maybe some other time, miss Andre Simpson. Mis Simpson, we're headed out to the border for patrol. Sounds like more fun than milk and goats all the morning. I guess it's all in perspective. Take care, ma'am. Take care, mister Keith. Private first class King, and this is Corporal Johnson. You have a nice day, ma'am. Not spinning you, gentlemen. I think Kyle is making a reache on the Star. I think you're right. I want to say I don't like that dude, but i'd be lying. Plus, he sure did give shown what he had common last night. Did you see his eye when he got up on stage. That guy is a joke. I've always thought. So. He's lucky your father didn't rip his balls off. I wonder what he was doing there at all. I thought he left her to play for the landowners and enjoy all the cushy perks. I'd thought so too, Bro, he was probably knocking on one of those hot chicks that threw themselves at him. The landowner that married him dropped him like a rock. Probably, who could blame him, though, I heard the chicky marriage fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. Here we are patrolling the homesteads, talk about a boring day. And joy like see like cool anty, like Auntie. Like I always wanted to have kids. Not me. My dad was always too busy for me. Anyway. Megan mentioned settling down someplace like this. What's up with you two? Anyway? She's easy to talk to. You two getting together? I don't know. I don't want to mess up our friendship. Relationships can make things. Awkward, That's true. What if it didn't work out and she's your adopted and for the rest of your life? Weird, bro, She's not blood, Johnny, you know that? Neither a star? Yeah, but stars my sister. I can hardly remember life without word. I just met Meghan a year ago and she isn't even officially adopted, and now none of that matters anyhow. True she's a cool girl too. You're right, she is easy to talk to. What do you know about it? Don't get all jealous. I do share a tent with the woman. Wow, don't get into ruffle bro. I wouldn't go there. I know you like her. It's my term with the scope. Heard you had quite a night last night. You heard that? Oh yeah, the whole camp heard about it. Great. Where is everyone. Already off to their post? Daniel's outside waiting for you, and Vince left with Bennett. About an hour ago. Oh no, they said they would be back in a couple hours. Sir, Steph sarg Gleason. Why aren't you at your post outside? Staff? Sergeant Case just awoke. I was checking on her, Sir. I need a guard on this door, not a nurse. Do you understand me, Yes, sir, Erica, you stirred up a hornet's nest last night. No, sir, but that woman had it coming. Sit down and shut up. Yes, sir. It's hard enough to keep you hidden without you finding trouble. General Murkley is not happy about this, But sir, that lady Erica. The lady is the wife of the mayor who keeps all of us hidden. In this town. Your actions could have jeopardized everything. I didn't know. I know, and Merkley knows. But people started talking. Your anonymity has been put at risk. Murkeley wants to speak to you. Now, get your. Uniform on, yes, sir, Good morning, Danny, Good morning Mom? What's up? Bennett's gay replaced by staff Sergeant. Justin Murkley, General Murkley's son. That can't be all bad. He's a total turd. Mom. You'll be fine. Just do your best and follow his orders. But why mom? Because Danny, we have to maintain order to win this battle. We have to wait for Greg and Penny. Bennett's with these guys. He trusts them to do what is right, and I think we should too. I guess you're right. I love you, mom. Hey, slugger, how are you this morning? Okay? You two can catch up when Merkley is done with you. No, that, Erica more. You think this is a game, No, sir. You expect me to expend resources to save your friends, and you can't even go to town one night without seriously jeopardizing our. Activities here, sir, I'm sorry. I don't need an explanation. I have the mayor's wife who lost and I do it as severed optic nerve along with three broken bones. I have townspeople cares about the petit participant who resemble the loan survivor or sacrament. Oh, I have plenty of explaining to do without listen to your excuses. Your honorary rank has been reduced to private. It's a good thing you were. Bennett was there, most you might have killed her. My protection can only go so far. Do you understand? Yes, sir? How would you like your family to be own out of here? How long do you think you would last against the fades without the protection of the mercenary army? Do you realize how many people would be willing to turn you in? Nothing to say, I can't undo the passer. No, but we can control the future. Your to remain on base. You go from your tent to the mess and here, do you understand? Yes, sir? Good? Now get the hell out of my office. I'm still in the process. I'm mopping up your mess. That sounds fun. It's not the worst that kinde of face. And I bet not. Bennet's waiting for you in the gym. Now that will be much worse. This seemalzy? Was it on the check wee? Last report we got said they were out on forty with a caravan a bassis. Gee that narrows it down. Didn't let it say, walked around a radium. They've got to be with this group up here. Let's check it out. Did you bring food for us? Please? Sir? We haven't even in the days. Get them a box, Mr ex Yes, uh, You folks need to keep moving as fast as possible. We've had reports of the water level rising at fast raids. God bless you, sir. Have you seen a caravan out of Vegas led by a couple named Greg and Penny. There'd be a soldier with them by the name of Terence Walker. Terrence Walker, and I am one happy man to have found you. I have orders to get you and your crew to home base asap. Yes, sir, he did. Ready to keep moving, Terrence. All the hell are you doing back here? I'd like to introduce my boss, Lieutenant Colonel cold Vergess. Sir, I'm honored to meet you. What are you doing. Over here honoring the wishes of friend bringing her family home? What's the hold up? Craig Benny? They came back for us. We need you to get your family and supplies and come with us. But we can't leave everyone behind. You can and will. Our vehicle can move faster, and we must get this crew back to base. Don't worry. We have cruise in motion and en sure everyone gets to the mountains safety. And then what most of them are headed north, We're going to launch an assault on the Central region. Take those bastards down. I like the sound of that. To get your things, let's move. Come on, huh. Vincent Erica sends them back for us. You have to go. Okay, give us a minute. What about us, sir? When will you get us out of here? Don't worry. There's a food station set up about eight miles up the road. Trucks will be back for you all. Thank you, sir. Disaster Coffee is fueling disaster relief in America. Our coffee is roasted to order and ship to your front door. You cannot get it any pressure. Visit Disastercoffee dot com and caffeinate with a purpose. That's Disastercoffee dot Com. Good morning, sweetie. Oh damn Bennett. I guess I should thank you for what Mertley restored my rank and said I should be honored for dealing with you all these years. I guess that makes up for that bruise on your face. Oh now you got jokes. You're private. Now looks like you're back under my orders. Where's my serve? Are you serious? I am? We're going back to the drawing board. Vince agrees we need to keep training. That lady took you down. I was drunk. No excuses, Erica on Guard twenty four to seven. What happened to relax and spend some time with your family? You purposely evaded Ansley. Erica, I know you. No, he didn't notice us leave. He was too busy with some. Young kicky to notice. But you noticed. I can't do this today, Bennett. Oh no, you can't give up now. You've never given up before. But I'm tired, Bennett. These people have given up on me. I can't fit in anywhere. My friends are out there. My family is strong. I can take care of themselves. I'm done. I can't fight anymore. Glease it can you go guard the door? No one comes in? Yes, sir, Erica, come here, it's okay. I know it's been hard, Erica. You put everything at risk time and time again for a thankless job of trying to restore freedom. Freedom for people. Full of opinions, but it's worth fighting for. It made this country great, a place where all people are equal. I'm a hard ass. I told you long ago that I would push you until you broke, but I would. Never give up on you, and I still won't. If you give up, what will the people do? I don't know, Bennett. I don't even like people that much. They'll give up too. You got this fireball? You sure? I believe in you? No enough blubbering. Do you think you can suck it up and get a workout in? Yes, sir, Come on, let's get your wrists taped. Can I take your plate? T J? Is there food left on it? No? Didn't take it? And get the door? What? How did you just get the door? Hey? Juanny? Is TJ there? Yes, ma'am. Sender and Jennie, what do you want? We got word from Tran he's taking care of the problem down south, excellly, have a seat. Thank you, TJ. He's got all the forces he needs. Patrece Nate and Yuri dialed his compound in. He said it was the least he could do for everything you did for him. He's a loyal man. Would you like some of the drink, Suisen, No, honey, I'm fine. Can you give us a minute, TJ? Go to your room for now. Is this about the boys? They didn't touch her, did they? They didn't touch Ginny. But they've been acting like jerks in the marketplace. They are my chosen fighters. They are above everyone else. To do whatever they want to the women in the marketplace. I asked Nate to keep an eye on them. I'm sure he would have told me if it was as bad as that. Nate's been busy on missions, Genie. Yes, TJ. Have your trips to the market, BENJ. It's fun hanging out with Margaret. And how do the boys act? Did any of them touch you? No, not J. They're nice to meet, but what they're not always nice to do? Land on a growth there? How do they act? Thank you, te Jan, Thank you for being honest. Jeanie, do the tishes. I'll watch it and have Nate pop in on the next time they go. Thanks TJ. I knew you would take care of anything before it caused a disruption in the market. Are you going to mister Lee. Yes, tell them to have surgery, give them double workouts for a week. I will. What are all these. Maps refugee movements in the west? You're still chasinger. I'm just curious. Teresa wanted you to leave it alone and worry about your own family. I know what she wanted. I miss her, so do I. Anyway, I'll leave you in your maps. I got work to do. Let me know when Trean is successful. Otherwise herey can go with a team. I will good night, Tjr. Head the w of the world. Osena lif you never could. Have first. Either. If you never flown before, you can take a chance and dry one small. Why didn't you wake her up? Your job is to garter and not ensure she wakes up at the right time of day. Private case, wake up? What time is it? It's oh late thirty? Oh crap, you too are late? What are you doing here? Sir? I have replaced Master Gunnery Sergeant Nickleton as commander of this squad. Are you feeling better this morning, cupcake? Yes, sir? Good, then the two of you can get your skinny little butts in line. Yes, sir, we moved through the night. I from differen Star lying on the. Streets and the brook and will take any touches with downs if anything. Paradise is good. And then we got the. Any card, the never get out just the saison with dou. But we're going to once a week ending. Well we go. And thank. Great job. Everyone, go get some job, yes, sir. County miscase, how are we doing today? All right? Have you seen Jenny around? Burkley asked Miss Jenny to cook over at the Lieutenant General's mess Thanks, no problem, miss case. Hikay Hi, Daniel, Hi, Erica. Let me introduce Victoria Gleason. She helped protect me. Nice to meet you, blagwife, ma'am. How's it going over at the school? Really good? Some parents have been trying to maintain their children's education, but others have completely let it go. And how's earl? He's busy. There are so many people that need help. Yesterday he met another doctor named Stan that asked if he had heard anything about Erica Moore's whereabouts? Really do you know him? He's an old friend, but it's probably. Better that he doesn't know. I'm here. It's nice to know we survived. What are you doing this afternoon? I'm going to the entrance to draw sounds fun. I think I'm headed back to the gym. I'm not sure what I'm going to work on, though. I'm sure you'll figure it out. I love you, Mom, I love you too. Make sure you're home by dark. I love I'm headed out as well. You ladies, have a great day. See you later, baby. Baby Alma said, that's. Just a latto the world. It's not personal, it's just so it works. Don't be at. Does. That's just the latto the world. Hi, this is Jane Austen, otherwise known as Survivor Jane and the voice of Dolores Chapman. I'd like to invite you to my website, Survivor Jane dot com, where I write in a conversational tone on topics of how better to prepare yourself and family. You can also find links to my books What Could Possibly Go Wrong, Emergency Survival Hygiene, and my game book Puzzling Over Preparedness. You can also find in from on prepper Camp, the largest three day preparedness event in the country every fall, hosted by myself and my husband Rick Austin. Mister RhoD Sir, I hope you don't mind me coming back again, not at all. I've been expecting you come in. You put painting or the wall. Of course I did. You're a magnificent artist. I have another canvas for you. Oh no, sir, I couldn't. Might let me. Decide that boy today, I want you to paint whatever you'd like, anything at all. I'm so tired on ym. But living, mgiving, I'm done. It's the world with a rainbow spiraling around it. The rainbow is God's promise to man. What does it mean? He will never destroy us again? It's beautiful? But but what, sir? But you always work in happy places. You turn your people into lively cartoons with smiles and goofy faces when you draw them. When you draw landscapes, you intensify the colors. Your artwork is always bright. Your work should be a reflection of yourself. Eventually you will have to face the other side. Life needs color, sir. If I have them, I'm going to use them. Colors are meant to be enjoyed while you can, because soon they'll all be gone. Interesting point. Sorry to come and visit shore again, sir. My grandparents will expect me. I understand. I'll be expecting you tomorrow. I'll be here, bummer. I thought Bennett would be here. I think he was going to spend the afternoon with Michelle. Are you going to be here a while? Yeah, I'll let you know when I'm headed back to the tent. Hi. I saw your bench with Bennett yesterday. While were you pushing one sixty five? Damn? Not bad for a little lady like yourself. Name's Graham, Karen Case. They're pretty good. The guy with the hammer tattoo uses an interesting style. That's gleema, the fighting fighting style. Crazy. I didn't know they had one. Bud's you got there, Graham. This here is Karen Case. She's the one we start benching with the sergie yesterday. I'm Ned Bedford and this is Karate Tryson. Where are you from, Karen Case? I'm originally from Michigan, but I lived in California. What a great quake, Captain. Oh she's a calli girl. Boys, that's right? Yeah? But are you a callie girl? Do you want to smoke some green? Sure? Let us get cleaned up, but I'm not going to give up them all. Rise above, doll who need all my challegence and searching all my strength, I defeat them. I'm never ever gonna handle more. I come to love myself a day. Yeah, for other things. I didn't know the pain. Heard a let it go. And it's a beautiful knife you wear on the small of your back. Oh you like this. It's not a knife, it's a Roman short sword. I forged it myself. It's beautiful. We'll have to get you over to my shop one day. Do you guys got families? One smoking, a wife, and three boys from me. I was the ark for the great creak my teacher had in dynam and knowing. You, I'm so sorry. I have a wife, Elizabeth, a son named Ren, and a daughter Lisa. The Norse God honor me. With their help. I will teach them Glimma, the North fighting style when Ren turns eight. I saw you using it. I loved the lad song. I could teach you, but right now we have to get back to work. It was nice to meet you, CALLI girl. It was nice to meet you guys as well. The things didn't know the thing heard a little. I don't feel a training. Now, let's have a look around. Here, and I start to believe in and I will be sweet again. Restricted access door, I don't know what's in there, slick. I'm going to get back anyway. You must have been dropping some bomb in the bathroom. Yeah, must have been that rabbit stew What. Are you so kiddy about? Miss Smiles? How's miss long legs? Michelle is fine? I see you just finishing up. I haven't a feeling it today. I've just been hanging out. What's good? My friend staff Sergeant Gleason here. Anyway, I'm headed home to sharp my knives. Get some rest. You look tired. I will thanks for the cover of Victoria like old times or right. Yeah, except and it's cool. He'd be pissed I wasn't doing what was expected of me, but he'd get over it. He's always been there when I needed him and saved my ass too many times to count. I respect him. That's why I listened to him. All he's ever tried to do is make me a better version of myself. I get it. That's the same reason I followed General Merkley. He helped me get away from that psycho landowner. It took me in. If I fight and safe, if the Feds win, I'm screwed. I killed that asshole. I'll be going to the prison camp. How would the feds th Merkley got. Me out of the holding cell after the invasion, I was already headed there. Good for you enough but enough we trained to fight and I was done. Cowering's son mess say Worthy in boy life, I'd I. Have it all, but I know I'll be all right. He's going to challenge me to be the best I can be and to get back to soon me. You aloys be blues guys. Sometimes you marry happen. Just like guy. Shop inside think. M h, here's your breast, get your plate meat with me. You're quiet this morning. I have something going to tell you. I don't know how you open up your mouth and say the words girly. When let James and Rec take me to the pit bus bit they did what he said. I wasn't supposed to go there, and I told them that, but they wouldn't listen, and I didn't. Want to come home alone. Where was Margaret? It was after we swapped her off. Did anyone touch you? No? TJ. But I didn't like it. I'd rather be Margaret's. You did the right thing, Jeanie. I don't want you out there alone. Those boys know better. Nate came and found me when brought me home, do the dishes and. Then take the rest of the day off. I'll eat dinner. Mister Lee's Can I go to Dolorises? She has a new book for me. Whatever, but only there and back? Yes, TJ, DJ, Sir, I was on my way to see you. What do you have to say, Wayne, Rick and James took Genie to the pit last night? And what did you do about it? I found those bozos and I kicked the crap out of them, TJ. I don't know what they were thinking. Did Margaret know they were going there? No, TJ. How did you find out? So me and Margaret was sitting at home playing with the baby. My buddy Jojo comes by. Who Jojo? He's on gate duty? He was on gate duty? No, sir, Jojo was drunk. He had been at the pit and said, you saw the boys with your girly TJ. So I go down there, and sure enough, those bastards are getting drunk, and Jeannie was with them. I about knock them all out right there, TJ. Jeannie needed a Nascar at home. After that was done, those bozos felt some pains. Good job, Nate, Thank you, sir, I'll see you later. What are you doing here? You know what I'm doing here. I'm looking for those little bastards. They have been confined to quarters. They are going to need time to heal because of Nate. Nate beat the hell out of them, but when I found out what happened, I took them back to the pit. And let the black Shirts beat them. Hey, public display, very nice surgery. Couldn't have done it better myself. I've got your back, brother. There's no need to involve yourself with scolding of air against the little boys. Everything okay, out of your son. Everything's fine, mister Lee. Nothing for me to do when you've got fine men like disupporting you. You're finally catching on, son. Come on, there's always a whiskey. Are you living in the street? I give you go. How you happy? So fret me? How you happy? Hello? This is L Douglas Hoagan, voice of TJ. Swinson. You can follow me at Amazon or go to Facebook. Calm slash on your oath. I look forward to seeing you there. Dexter has been learning so much at the homesteads. It's good for him to be posted up there. I agree, and Johnny doesn't seem so depressed. He was hoping to get to see his dad again. I guess they left a lot on set. The man hasn't been executed yet. There's still a chance Johnny may get as shot. True. You know, it was funny to hear Dexter talking about making soap the other day and all the difference since he can give the bar. He was going on and on. That's like Star going on about all the different types of food and the recipes and flavor combinations. She's like a kid in a candy store. Much better than kidney beans and broccoli at Vegas Camp. You can say that again. Let's do forms today. I feel like stretching. We're going to be moving a lot of dirt over at the farms this afternoon. I'm good with that. Goodness knows they have to keep the food coming. They're expanding the greenhouse again. With all these people, they haven't been able to put enough away for the winter. We're going to have to take them the food store. There is the key to keeping. All these people alive. Once the coal comes. They're playing in something. There are more and more people getting added to the forces every day. Good I can't wait to be myself again. It's crazy, though, because you know that the same if not more, people are headed south as well. I hope Greg and Penny are okay. Coal will get them here, Erica, can't forget those Lace and Ye. Get those trucks moving. We got space clear five miles up. We can stage in there, keep it moving, get them out of here. Virgie, Stevens and I can direct the teams. Save as many as you can't haul. We will, sir, and take care of yourself. We'll do, sir. The West is gone, and what will we do? We keep surviving and we keep pushing for more ground. It sounds like, oh and the road has already been so long. Tell me about it. Mom, there goes the water. Oh no, well, let's just come. But your family is safe. Let's get you all back to your group. You've been out at the homestead every day this week, and it's. So busy with Michelle. If I'll never figure it out, the bush is in the back of that training field, where the hole in the fences gives you good cover. I'll hang the band down a back there if someone comes. Looking for you. Thanks, Victoria. As far as I'm concerned, you're our leader, and if you want to go or am I to stop you? Wow? Thanks? Anyway, there she is. Did you forget where the hole in the fence was. Sorry, I'm late, but I wouldn't miss a chance to go fishing for anything. Here is your rock. The guys are already at the lake. Yeah, the one if days are please. With one none. With the feeling. That would you find out? She stops. I know that. Look, what do you mean? It is the stare of a warrior. I have seen it on the battlefield where too much blood has been spilt. That's the truth. One day I must die victoriously in battle so I may reach Valhalla. I wish I could stay here forever, safe, and the road has been so long. It is good to be in harmony with nature, but freedom is worth fighting for. I respect your spirit, Karen. In death is honor. A Nord shows respect, but kneels to. Know one the fight is clear. It's the process that gets me sometimes I think one force is just the same as the other. That is why we never get involved in that mess. I'll fight for my home and my neighbors. I will fight for my country. But the forces in power now were not created by our forefathers. They don't stand for freedom. The Merks were canned in hand with those bastards for decades before they were forced to fight. Why didn't you join the militia? The time has never been right. My father was all wrapped up in it and it got him killed. He did not die fighting, He died hiding in a hole like a coward. When I go, it will be on a battlefield defending my family's honor. I'm sorry to hear that. What thanks, Gear? Oh shit, what time is it? I have to get back. What's your hurry, Karen. I gotta get back to meet my kids for dinner. That is not for a few hours yet. Look here, I gotta go. Okay, see you later, guys. 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 lot. I'm proud of your son. You've grown into the lead Island and you could be Thank you, mister Lee. I feel good, almost relaxed. They'll be going soft on us, DJ. Things are dialed in and the whiskey is good. You are going soft. Don't you have a mission? Mind? Man? Complete them before I can? What about that woman out west? I let it go, Chuck, let the Supreme Leader worry about it. I had never thought i'd see the day. It's a new day. I'm headed home. See you in the morning. Son, I'm saying a new home for a while. Let me feel like. Nothing to home meet, but just enjoyed the ride. Oh no, cousin. But love is good that I've ever felt. Carl? What brings you by? I have a proposition for you, t J. Come have a dream. Let's talk. Sounds good. Get us a bottle and glasses. Yes, go get to Lauris. What do you have on your mind? Carl? We know where she is in the homesteads in Colorado, You son of a bitch. Why didn't you tell me you knew where she was? You never asked what happened? We got a tip from a mayor's wife in a nearby town. There was a fight one night at a concert. A woman who looked a lot like the lone survivor broke some of her ribs and severed her optic nerve. I'm so wild and free. This one would be so much fun to break, but she always slips from my grasp. The Supreme General wants us to kill the family and bring her back. He wants to unite the country through marriage. He's got visions of grandeur. I've been chasing this curly for years, Carl. I'm tired of this game. All you have to do is provide me with backup. You know how to get these people home. I don't know. I'll have to talk with mister Lee. You wanted to see me Neil here. Yes, TG, I'm gonna go to bed. If you don't heed. Anything, go what's your plan, Carl? So many people are moving through those homes right now, and anyone with fighting experience and a will to fight is being recruited. We join in, blend in. Then, when the time is right, we take her and kill her family. Interesting, please, TJ. I'm asking you as a personal favor. We have it all set up. This would make our careers and if we fail, nothing is lost. I know you know how to bring her out. Fine, I'll go, but only as a consultant. I told myself I was done with this girly. It's time to move on. She belonged to the Supreme General. Excellent. We have to travel light. You get two men together and we'll head out tomorrow. I've still got a lot to put together tonight. I'll see you in the morning. It sounds like a plan. Genie, go get Surgery and Urie. What the hell is your problem? They killed her whole. Why couldn't you help her? She wasn't mine. She belongs to Surgery. That life is over now. The sooner you accept that, the easier your life will be. So tell me what I want to hear, TJ. I'll never run from you. Quick crying your tears won't fix a thing. Now listen, I'm going out of town for a while. You helped Genie with my house, mister leehial my fighters. I'll be back before you know it. Go wait in the bedroom, yes, TJ. Well schooling on, TG. I want you and Gerber to come with me to get Erica Grayson to help bring her home. What about TJ. We have to travel a lot going to come. I can't bring my twin top fighters. You're taking surgery instead of meat. Uri, go question my business. I need you here. I don't know how long it will be gone. Yeah, tg. Oh man, I'm slowet. Is he? Luckly? And Bennett, I'll make. It look like I was running sprinting drinks. Hello, Private, thank you for laying low of these past few days. I wanted to personally let you know that your friends have been located there on the caravan that arrives tomorrow. Thank you so much, sir. I envy your dedication. If it's not raining, you're not training right. Keep up the excellent work, Privates. Thank you, sir. That's an awful lot of mud on your pants and not a lot of mud on the field. I was running laps earlier on the other field. Anyway, I gotta go tell the family the news. See you later. First, Sergeant, looking on the people, you're sure are a lot of them. Where are they all going? They'll have to find new. Homes, honey, don't worry, we'll build them. What are we going to do? Cole, You're more than welcome to join the effort. We'll find a way to help. I'm going to start training. That's good. We said we'll talk about it. Dad taught me to fight, and I can shoot as good as anyone. Carmen. That's enough for now, Mom said, we talked about it. You knew Vincent Erica before the quake, right. Yeah, Vince coached me at wrestling when I was a kid. Well, that takes me back to old times, simpler times. Isn't that the truth? Erica moved to California when we were in high school. When did you meet Penny? Not until after the Great Quake, But the minute I saw her, I knew surviving about her can't be worth it. Oh thanks, babe? How much long or two? We get there? We're almost there? Pee boo? Come pee? Oh so it's told that shit. No, but when you're young, you think that's some invincible. Say Cold. Beacon. What's up, Danny? Aren't you excited? Hre you mom? For miss Carbon at Crystal? Are they here yet? Not yet? Superstar? I can't wait to tell Carbon about when Shaw proposed to Star of that huge heart. I should have taken it as a signer. He's lucky Kyle took care of him, but not me. How's Kyle Ben? I haven't seen him in a while. He's good, been running messages back go forth for the Mercenaries and Matilda. It's the only way to ensure they can't be intercepted. Hey, there they are. Hey brother, I'll hell. Have you guys been. It's so good to see you. We have to quit meeting like this. Isn't that the truth? Girl? Let me tell you. I am beat. Come on, let's get you settled in with pleasure. I'm so sorry they didn't go back for you. Cole explained it to us. Markley didn't have the resources. Blah blah blah. Bennett tried, guys, he did. He even socked Merkley across the mouth, but achieved nothing except the night in the so and the temporary demotion. I'm sorry, guys, it's not your fault. Meet it all one piece. I'm sorry, but I know you. Victoria Gleason from Las Vegas. Remember she used to organize all those events. When we first arrived, I knew I recognized you. How are you. It's so good to see you again, Penny. We sure did have some laughs, didn't we. I'm doing good now you're fighting with the marks. Absolutely. Let's get you guys settled in. We need to head over to the other line. These refugees are going north. Mercenary members are checked in over there. Then we'll get you a shower and dinner. Sounds good to me. You see, if you're Titans down this row, ours is two rows over from here. The bathrooms are down at the end of the row. Got it. I've heard people talking about a town north of here us a night out once we get recharged, needs some dancing. We can't. Why not? Well, Erica had an incident with some moonshine and the mayor's wife. Really Erica, she had a comment. Wow, Maybe not to the extent that I dished it out, but she did have it comment. I bet I just want to lay low for a couple of days. Anyway, Greg, you guys. Have earned it, that's for sure. What does it look like out there? The water is coming. Looks like Navana will be underwater soon to the. Mountain seen to be getting taller in the quakes. It's weird. I wish I knew where Brad was. He'd have some answers. He's the guy that warns you about the next wave, right, Yeah? What about Cassidy? Is she here? She's not back yet, she will be soon another week. I think. What do you guys think about? What about what's going on here? What are the FEDS doing? The operation here is going like clockwork. The mercenary as expanding and training. The civilians are being moved to safety. The Feds have been quiet, and that's why the scouts are out. It's almost been too quiet. So either they got hit hard by the quake or they're regrouping to lay down an assault. Within the month, I'll be able to use my real name again. Once the people are safe, we'll take down the Western Capitol in Denver and claim the West officially under the control of the people and unite it with the South. Then we all go north push back against the Montana border. Haven't the Fed sent any forces this way to help with the refugees. Nope, they've been an absent, crazy. Move Trust me, I'm getting sick of being called Karen. I can't wait to take Denver Karen. Who's thought of that bat it? Hell's he doing pretty good? He got hooked back up with Miss long Legs here and he's been spending a lot of time with her. I like her already. Who is she? Her name's Michelle. She's a lovely woman who can put up with Bennet's crap. Wow, I'm impressed. We can talk about all this later. You guys probably want some time to rest. Come along. Way, I can sleep for. A week, Greg sleep for a week. Yeah right, Give him a couple of hours and he'll be ready to party. Well I could use a shower, me too. Will leave you to it. Way you'll get there And then. They looked beat. They made it and everyone as a walk piece. Thank God. 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. 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. 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