5-2 The Wall

I remember a time before the Great quake. I found the love of my life and I married her. But that wasn't the greatest day of my life. The greatest day was when I found her three months after the great quake. I thought we could take our family and live quietly in the woods. But we couldn't stand by and watch people become refugees, and refugees become slaves chosen by the resistance. My wife became the lone survivor, the savior of the refugees. I stand by her side, fighting for all of God's people. This is life on the changing earth. Damn, it's cool. This for sucks. Lie in away with the sound of the mountains. You left eye another freaking sound. Try to sleep, for the silence is haunting. Visual alwist the sun, good ribs an see the clouds, fan spy. I didn't want to say good bye. To you, but your car. Now, fence is gone a. Ton close my eyes. It feels like gonna fall in time, valling time. Why won't they got. Pictures? Are you in my. Way? Left? My heart? Live together, die together. I've got to find a way out of here. What am I going to do? There's always a moment. There's always a moment, always a chance to escape fast, there's always a moment. Just calm down and think, I give one more day before I go. I'm going to kill that faster. No man, gotta thing, I've got stronger. I've got to be faster. I've got to be just because there is just a ro corner. You're quiet, muscle, and I have to be killedful. Well, we'll kill only will make me strong. When a funny down my nase fow, she just look on because it is mister round the corner. She's ringing out again. And then I'm going to be unsure every time I'm fare and down. You can make it go away, July shine and brighte on me. Got no reason to be afraid. You're growing in the dark. Any noise from our guests last night? What nothing? There's something you're not telling me. Don't play games with me, Gurly, it never ends well. He takes the blanket and s. I guess she likes that better. These refugees are used to sleeping in the dirt. I won't be home until this afternoon. No one comes in here, no one. Do you understand you stay here, Do not go near that cell. But yes, two checks. I don't stay here if. There's any problems or anything seems amiss. I don't care how small. You hit this button and I'll send mister Lee here. Do you understand? Good? Now, go get me some water in the tiny cup? Are you cold? This is when you answer me. I'm fine. Go stand against the walls. Why girl, don't test me? Now? Sit down, good girl, we're finally making progress here. M hm. No one comes in. Good morning, brother, have a nice night. I went to bed, Yuri, you know the orders. Then you're going to follow him. He's a supreme General. Are you going to get air of a kid this afternoon? I am? Are you sure you want to bring him here? He's Cannon Bonner. Who are you taking with you? No Van, I need some time to keep my head straight about serj The drive will. To be good. At least take a grunt. I'll be okay, mister Lee, Yuri. An your jaf. Take a quick pocus, sir? How do you like it? This meta block with the chain would slide back and forth in the track above us. She would be able to move from room to room. While the Supreme General wants her, and she'll stake hold of the entire time. That should work. Is it good steal? The finest steal in production today? Sir? What about the dining room over here? Sir? What's in here? It's a storage room, sir. This will not do. You have to empty this room? Bill be four chain stations continue to track in here too. Yes, sir, we're instolling these restraints that are bolted into the floor. We use the dimensions of the woman you provided us. She'll be able to reach her mouth, but not much more. Very nice, How long will it take to finish? Two more days? For shore? Sir? Is a supreme general available al on, sir, He'll see you, Supreme General, sir. Please stand up, TJ. Sit with me, Thank you, sir. Fine job, TJ. A little extreme, but a fine job. Nonetheless, sir, with respect, you have to understand the accommodations I'm making are not extreme. This woman is a threat. Do not mistake her for anything less. There's a reason she survived this long. How long I'm tell she can come here. I'm ready to get to know miss Erica Mole. Two more days at least, sir. Well, it is what it is? Is? Is there something else on? Your mind, Sir. I understand the love for your man, but did you have to put your initials on him? You know what it is I do, Supreme General, Sir. I thought maybe you wanted it for yourself. TJ. Now she was your initials and her just like all your stock. Sir, she's been nothing but a burden. Supreme General, Sir. I do appreciate your housing, huh. I feel safe that way. It's no problem. I do hope you're going to take the time to teach her some mannas. You know. I want obediens, especially from a refugeg Sir. It's Erka Moore. I can guarantee you she won't want to stay with me. That would help, but I can't guarantee you anything beyond that with this one, Supreme General Sir. Then we'll make do with what we've got. The people love her. Thanks again, TJ. You'll dismissed. You're sure it's dexter more. I'm pretty sure, sir. His original tracker was removed, but his pictures imagine a story. Shit, what's your name? Boy? It's just in case there's been some kind of mix up. Mister, where's your papers? They were stolen? Convenient how come you have his car from a refugee TRECU device? If you're a handler, did you two kill your handler? Is that even the body that was in a van? Even if you are dexter More, you're headed to a prison facility. So why don't you just tell me it's a truth. This is our boy. I'll take him. Laurence Steve, come help me get him ready for transport. Be careful, family of fighters. His mothers are really hateful, my mother. Let's go justin. What are you looking for? No, you'll never see him again? What did you do? If you I can be more worried about where I'm going than where he's going. What do you mean should you adult? Boy? That's enough? Ship gets in booded. Yes, sir, you're all said, you're think you the supreme General. You will reward you for your efforts. Where are you taking me? You know this is all just like a crazy mix up. I just look like dexter More. I've never even met Erica Moore. You're right, I'm not a landowner, but I'm sure as hell not dexter More. How fuck m M. Keep running your mouth and I'll heat it again, yim. But we're showing to the capital, aren't. We m. Hey? Everyone? This is Phil Radway from the Matter of Facts podcast Voice and The Roll of Cover. If prepping guns and politics sounds like your cup of tea, come check out The Matter of Facts podcast every Friday on iTunes, Citron Spotify with my co host Andrew Bobo. I didn't tell you to go sit against the wall. That's what you were going to tell me? Did you think of that? Did I tell you you could think? But isn't that what you wanted me to do? Did I tell you you could think? No, go sit on the toilet whatever. I guess you didn't really want this water. You could always drink from the toilet. I'm sorry, Japs. Don't call then tell me TJ. I will never run from you. You made the choice. She wasn't thirsty. Don't you worry about her? What's the rule? That's right? Mm hmm? How give you my mind? No matter? Astra? Yes, you and anything? You don't care. I'm dreams of. Mine? How far have we gone? We are almost there? Hey? Bennett? What here? What does Christmas have to do with a cat that is lost in the desert? I don't know what they both have sandy laws. We're good. I like that one here. Dang, they got their defensive dolls in. Look at the snipers on the gate towers nicely dye. Turn left here and we'll have to stop at the gate. What's your business here, Hi, Roger? Oh hey Nancy, it's good to see you again. My little girl is still wearing that beautiful princess press you made for her. Who are your friends? My son in law Vince is back there as well as my grandkids. The other guys are friends of ours helping us to get. Erica Bac back from where all the feds. If it's okay, I'm going to stay here with Brett and Melinda until they can get her back open the gate. Let me know if you guys need any help, we'll do. Thanks, Roger. Okay, here, go down this street and we're going to turn left at the end. This is really nice, Grandma too. Little homes and fields as far as you can see, it's like a dream. All the plants look sick. I need sun, don't we all? I need my son, Nancy. What a surprise. Ivan's hi, bred Hey Star, you're looking just as beautiful as ever and growing like a weed. Danny, where's Erica in Dexter? What what happened? Eric has been taken by the feds. Bread. They're going to get information from here Old in. Dallas and then go get her back. Dexter is missing. He left somewhere with Johnny. I was hoping Trucker and I could stay with you for a little while. Of course you can. What can I do to hell? Nothing? Right now? We've got one hell of a crew. Ah, I see that Greg Penny, Good to see you. Mike Wist And how are you doing? Bennett? Given the circumstances, not great, but we're going to do our best to bring her home. This is Virgis Hall and Nikelton from the Mercenary Forces and Gierre Graham and Ned from the Colorado Homesteads. You guys look beat. Why don't you all come in for some dinner? Good luve to. M let's google out coming out you could have used Please. Get up. Walk any problems piece of pie? Letters, t J com in, Urie got you glad you made it? Did you get everything worked out? Why is this boy steal alive? It's my business, Yuri? I lost surgery over this tch, so did I. She was my blood. I should at least be able to kill your son. We've all lost loved on Zurie. I know you're pained, brother, use it, no problems, No dj open the door. So you're the eldest son. No, sir, I've been trying to tell them this is all just a big mistake. No, son, you made the big mistake when you came into the Federal Republic of America with that Trader son and the son of Erica Moore just walking up to the guards. Can you believe that Yuri that takes Ball's kid? Yuri, this kid is feeding us a line. He told me the same story, Dexter. It's him. Chain him up to the wall. See he's his mother's son. Give me his back. Look at that Yuri. Baby softs again. He wasn't even expecting it. There now he matches his. Mother My mom. Now I'm match I'm mother. Is she over there in that house? Hell're not calling on you again? Well, I'm quite concerned about what's coming next. Personally, I think we'll probably see food shortages and other disruptions. Are you prepared if things go wrong? Does your family have enough food and supplies on hand to last at least thirty days. If not, the time to prepare is right now. Don't wait another minute to help you on your journey. I recommend my Patriot Supply. 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You guys are Dinner is ready? Thanks Starr. What are you two talking about our next moves? Okay, you're a really bad liar. Cool. I don't want your father to flip out. I think he already has exactly what. There's a bounty hunter in the Central Region. His name is TJ. Swinson. We saw the tea exactly. His men are called the black Shirts, and they are some elite fighters. We won't know for sure until we get the code deciphered. Great, just great, Wait a minute, how long has this guy been interested in my mom? Cool? Tell me we're not sure, Star, but I know they're the ones that went to here far and they're the ones that killed Ginger. And and your baby? Yeah, did they kill Kyle baby? Come on you guys. Everyone's waiting on you. We're coming, Denny. This is what. The house is quiet, All the people have left. Now's my time working out? Will keep me warm anyway? Matter? House up? Me? Get up? Oh? What what time is it? Shut? Your mouth goes down against the wall. Hands did a little drinking last night? You want a bush? Oh no, TJ. Go to the sitting room. You know where to go. Why are you so sweaty. For some reason, I've been having nightmares. Can't quite figure that one out. Don't get smart with me, Give me the bowl, Go get to Loris, yesty. Check, here's the food you didn't eat. M h. Here, don't see I never did anything for you. I would never say that. You've done plenty, don't. What did you do before the great quake? Obviously you were a. Fire cage and bare knuckle. Did you make money at it enough? Did you ever have a family? Did you have a wife? Say it, Erica, say what you freaking say it? Or Sheila's going to make you tonight. Don't think about it, just say it. I gave you food and water. Now you tell me I'm not a liar. TJ. I can't tell you that. Didn't say it and mean it. You give me the chance, and I'm gonna run. You'll never have the chance. This is your life now. Thank you for the dinner bread. It has been a while since we have had such a calm evening. It's the least I can do to help. I know what that does to food supplies. I wish there was something we could do to repay you. Now I've known Nancy and a family for a long time. I was more of a grandfather to Dexter than his real one. I mean, if I was twenty years younger and go with you to get Dexter and air come back. We are going to do our best, sir. What we were working on when we arrived. Oh, it's this old tractor. I was able to pieces enough parts together to get up and run it, but this morning it wouldn't start. Kind of look, we'd be more than happy to check it out. Don't you guys want to get some rest? Aun driving? All I've been doing is sleeping in that truck. You got a lot out there, I sure do. We'll make tomorrow's chore is much easier. So you guys are fighters? Are you all single? No? My wife, son, and daughter are in Denver. My wife and two sons are also there. It was not easy to leave them, but my sister died in Denver, and Erica is a good friend. My sister would have wanted me to come. I'm sure Erica will appreciate it as well. Vince needs the support right now. That man is a mess. Losing your family an easy well, that's why I had to come back here and protect my daughter. Were you always close, not really. Social chaos is a way of changing things. Even if I'm falling down, I will keep on searching for my high. You can say a less my mind, or I will keep on holding my head high. Even if the guy's falling. Human trafficking is not fiction. It's a reality in every country. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children explains that every thirty seconds, a child is trafficked in the United States. If you see. Something, say something, dial eight eight eight three seven three seven eight eight eight or visit Human Traffickinghotline dot org for more contact information. You may be helping to save a life. What's wrong, t J. She was sweaty this morning. Make sure she's healthy and not feverish. Are you okay? I'm all gray. Except for a severe case of malnutrition. She's fine. You can go. You're gonna need to come back. Why she's fine, she won't be later. Come on, Dexter, I'm gonna get you. You're going to get them, superstar. Sure, Eric, you're so beautiful. I'll always wait for you. I will be with you until I stopped breathe, and I will keep loving you as long as my heart's. Be it's all over. This is your life now. All you have to do is say it and you could go back in the room. Suit yourself. We're gonna have some fun. Now. Let's see how loud we could make her scream. I'm sure it don't be great, teacher, hurry up with dinner. The boys will be here soon. M sit down and eat with me. T M. Take her the leftovers? Thank you? Oh no, future she two does? Wow? Thank you? Anyway? M here can. Feeling better? Are you? Yes? Two meals in one day? Why would you want to leave me? Hey? Kid? You okay? No? You're gonna fight me? Kid? No? Are you sure? No? I don't stop. T J said you were one hell of a fighter. Why would I do that? Give you an excuse to beat me more? TJ called you dexter. Is that your name? Yes, name's Jeremy. Sure you're not going to fight me? I want Jeremy, I promise you just want these chains. Off my arms? Damn that shit hurts. Don't it? We all have them. The pain will pass. Don't lay down on your back for a while. What did you do to end up here? Why is this door open? I don't know, sir. Oh, crap, What are you doing here? TJ told me not to take my eyes off him, sir. Why is he uttered the chains? He's hurting, sir. He's not going anywhere. I don't care if he's whining. Jeremy, did we take you down when you were crying like a baby? Put him back in the chains? Please don't, sir. You think you're going to play my heart strings. Boy, I know the stuck you come from, and I know you've been trying to fight all your life. There will be no chance of escape, so keep it out of your head. Your back hurts, Yes, sir, how about now? Don't dry your tricks with me? Boy? You think you run a show, grunt? No, you know I don't. That's right, you don't. You don't do. Anything with this prisoner unless I tell you who at the pain beare a mind? Yes, sir? Stand up, grunt, Now get the heel out of here. Yes, sir, Just so you know, sir, he said his name was Texter. At least you did something right. Now go. So you are her son? Answer me? Yes, yes, sir, Yes, sir, I've seen your file. Boy didn't bring your dog with you this time? No, sir? Pretty good with knives, aren't you, I guess, sir. Yeah, snipers are sneaky little bastards. I never cared for them much myself. I'd rather stare dead in the eyes when I meet it. You well, sir, he's dead, read boy. Maybe, sir, you are your mother's son, aren't you. I don't even know my mother. I know your mother better than you think. DJ sent the first team out to collect your family from Vegas, butchern. Then we found you in Montana before the snowfill. Those men never came home. Uh what I remember the uniform. I killed those men on the trail that they were tracking on. Got a weak shot right through one of the guys radio where into his mouth he. Was trying to call in his location. You're real tough shit day we'll see a belt bit. Anyway. Despite multiple attempts to kill her in Minnesota, she shows up here at the capitol like a hero. It would have been easy to capture her if she was under federal probab, but the General gave her back to the Merks. He was concerned about losing more support because of her. Then she falls off the radar. When the North was invaded, DJ went to collect your family again. He comes up empty handed, and your mother pops up taking out the western regions Southern Woo. A team was sent to intercept her in the West, and we finally got a stroke of luck from some refugee turncold. We were hours away from pickup and transfer, and you and Bennett show up for the grand rescue. The Supreme General was so pieced he bombed Albuquerque, but of course Bennett caught her out. She falls off the radar again and shows up in Vegas. Like Supreme General order the strike, but just. Like cockroach that won't die, she popped off again. We were tipped off by the wife of a mayor who lost an eye to her. The Supreme General sent DJ himself to kid. How long. That's right. They killed your father and brother and sold your sister to slavery. So you see, I know I could deal more about your mother than you think. I'm surprised she didn't kill PJ. My brother didn't come home. Ninety night, boy. I never should. Long. Far too long A good see, I'm trapped in. Life. Faster ah me. Brother, help me up. I've following down. Vince, Come on in, Nancy, Hey, I wanted to talk to you before you left. What's up? Thank you, Vince. I know it hasn't been easy, but you've always stayed by her side. You're a wonderful father, and I just wanted you to know how thankful I. Am to have you in my life. Thanks Nancy. But all I want is to be by her side again. I miss her smile or laugh. If something's happened to her, then you have to be strong for your family. I guess, Vince, you have a beautiful daughter and two handsome sons that think the world of you. They are missing their mom. Don't you disappear on them as well. I'm trying. I know. I wish there was more I could do to help, but there's not. Daniel could stay here with me. Brett offered, Daniel doesn't. I know Daniel doesn't like to split up, but you guys are going into a complete unknown. It's too dangerous for a twelve year old, and he's too young to make that decision on his own. I appreciate your offer, Nancy, I really do. There's a big part of me that would love that, But but Daniel is a part of this family and we are a team. I had to try. You guys, stay safe and bring her home. We're gonna do our best. You make it happen. Yes, ma'am. Tell me we're. Ikot inn sleep. Is this this good team. Extended? Xtreeme? It is to die, to die, to die? Are you ready to go? Buddy? I am? Thank you Dad for what The walls aren't thick? I heard you and Grandma. We're the more team. That's right. Sometimes I feel like getting up picked, but everything happens for we. Do all noise. Be lucy ahead. Sometimes you money. Just like a. Shop and sune make it me strong, calling me, hide. En me come yet like God. Hello, This is l Douglas Hogan, voice of TJ. Swinson. You can follow me at Amazon or go to Facebook dot com slash honor your oath. I look forward to seeing you there. I got it, go to bed. Welcome, gentlemen. Bishop. I'm surprised you wanted to come after. What happened with Search. Felt like I needed to. She deserves everything coming to her. You've got that right. TJ told me you try to save surgery. Thank you. If we would have been a little closer, or that bitless less accurate, maybe I could. Have What's done is done. There's no going back, only paying to deliver, and tonight we get to watch the master work. That boy Angela thought he could step up to TJ. The damn the TJ didn't make that man rude of the day. Are you keating TG's tame now? Oh? He uses is Sila. You should have seen. Him in the underground rings before the great quake. He annihilated the fighters and ended a lot of careers. That would have been great. Do you ever get in the pit with your fighters? I'd like to see that TJ is too important to let him in with those grunts. I thought TJ was in charge here. I am in charge here. But who would I have to fight for me if I destroyed them all in a pit? That's why Sheila takes care of it. The fighter should be thankful for it. So this little thing is one that's been causing you all that stress, TJ, Chuck, you. Know how long I've tracked this girl and she almost escaped twice on the way here. This little thing killed Gerber and Serge, she almost killed me too. Don't back away here we go grab a chair. Bishop, say it right now, and the boys won't get a show. Don't killed her that DJ, I won't to see this. Relax, brother, have another drink and enjoy the show. This girly will not disappoint. Go ahead say it, Live together, die together. Look at me now, turn around? Do you play with me? Gurley? You're right, DJ, this is gonna be good. Wait for Sheila. Stay there. We wouldn't want to ruin anything important, wouldn't we? Come on, DJ, quit taking around. Let's get the show on the rock. Wait for it, maker, scream, DJ, turn around, Tell me J. I will never run from you. Say it and mean it. Never Tell me, boy you why are you stoping? I'll destroy her muscles? Jury. She belongs to the Supreme General. Well, guys, looks like she's done for tonight. Sorry to disappoint Carl, No worries. That just makes me anticipate the next time even more. Genie, go get Dolores. She didn't scream the ones. I understand my brother. Here, have another shot. That was great, DJ. That's one badass chick right there. I'll get her next time. I want to see that. Well done. TJ. Serge was smiling down on you. You're going to scream, you refuge. You leave the girl be she's done for the night. Let's go finish that bottle we started. Thank you, DJ. You know I'd always make things right with you, Yurie. Can I go with no for TJ? If she weren't going to the Supreme General, I would say no, most stubborn bits I've ever come across. But she's going to the Supreme General, so yes, go help her? Can I take her down? You know this spectacle is over. The Supreme General will have no more use for her. When that day comes, this woman will regret having been born. All the defiance she showed me will haunt her waking moments. She will break, and then she will worship me. Can I clean her up in the back? I'll take her, get up. The book he made all seriously, all the mad longs to change, long, all the days when you bought it weeds with your love. Okay, honey, it's okay. How did I end up here? He's been tracking you for over a year. Whenever he sent out his men to bring you back, and they never came home. He finally went out himself, and here you are. He's crazy. He took mints. TJ is a special kind of eagle, that's for sure now, let me have a look at you. I yeah, said the JA. That's okay. We'll sit on the floor. Let me spread out a blanket. Come sit with me. How do you get you? There's my network got word that we had Daniel's stick. After you left Vegas, Uri Surge Gerber showed up one night looking to have a good time. I didn't know. They came to destroy the facility. Were no match for them, and they brought me Alexis and a few more of my girls a care. I'm the only one left. The girls were sold off in favor of clean ones. And I told you about Alexis. I guess I'm useful because I can pat you guys up. I'm not staying here. This ispreme general wants you. He's remodeling rooms to keep you there. That doesn't happen. He only gets toscil girls. Why does he want me? Why did he just kill me so I could go die with my family? I don't know, Erica, Okay, this is gonna sting bad. THESA will help hill those fast. Oh oh, now you have to say when he who wants to hear Erica, your family's gone. CHIJ will never let you go. I've never seen him like he is with you, and that's scary. He's drawn to you because he can't have you yet. He's right about one day. The Supreme General always grows tired of women and once new ones always once you serve his purpose, you'll belong to Teja. He would never let you go now. He already marked you against the Supreme General's order. I don't think he didn't get in deep shit for that, but he doesn't care. The Supreme General values TJ's service is too much to be able to control him. Nobody can't trust me. You'll need to tell him so he'll stop. You two done talking about me in there? Come on, have a seat, my sweet Dolores. I'd be honored that was a thing you did in there. Couldn't have done it better myself, were you like one. Absolutely tell me about Erica. Erica is tough, but. She still needs companionship. Her whole world resolved around that family. You took them away. She's still in shop. Give her some time, she'll come around. Time is one thing I don't have. She didn't even break to Sheila's will. How do I do it? TJ? You already did you killed the love of her life. Yeah, but I need her compliant. She needs to obey the Supreme General without question. Let her know that if she doesn't, she'll come back to you. You are what she feels most. Even though she puts up a good front, you were having an effect on her. Just keep doing what you do. DJ. You want to know a secret? What's that? Tired? That girly constantly tests my patience. But you're so strong. GJ. Come on ill. To bring a mover to. Thank you for listening to The Changing Earth audio drama based on the Changing Earth novel series by Sarah F. Hathaway. 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