5-6 Fresh Air

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. I thought you said you killed Vince. I put two bullets in the man myself. That was no ghost either was Vince Moore. His youngest boy was inside the gym. Got to Melvin, brought across the Ogalala. That's why the militia was keeping Vince's identity so heathen. You have the Supreme General. No he was alive, my ass would be in deep shit. We have to shut down the borders and get teams out after them. I'll talk to Commander Gray. Vince knows I know he's alive. Ben will have him on the move. But where are they going. They're coming after her. That's the one thing you can be sure. We have to eliminate those targets before they get here. You may want to call the boys back in. Why would I call the teams in? I need them out hunting. No, Bobby eron, Scott, it might be time to call them home. You need more leadership. Since we. Just see it, it seems to be lost, said Jay. You know what, Chuck, You may be right. The sun is coming old. Nothing beats the sunrise. With a fountain in the back. At least a sucre in general will be a happy man for now. Urie grab Dixon. Yes, DJ, We'll. Put him in my cell until we're ready to move him. M Jae. Fine, nobody in or out. I'll go Bill mister Lee in on what's going on and see how fast you can get hot here. And Scott under Yuri, you said the boy with fevers before we left. Let's go check on it. I don't know why the boy is still alive, especially. Though think about it, Urie. If his father comes from his mother, I'll send his father is son piece by piece. He enough, Nickleton, take the northern perimeter. Greg, you got the east gare west and Ned you got the south, Ben. It should be here soon. Daniel sure is getting big too fast. You've all had to grow up be too fast. We didn't have an option, Dad, It is what it is. Maybe we did and I just couldn't see it. You know, Dad. There was a time at Dolores's. Mom was super scared for Daniel. She was wondering if her family. Would make it through the night. You and Dexter were still out in the cave waiting to be brought in. Anything could have happened. She broke down. I couldn't believe it. Mom was always so strong. I thought she could face anything, but without us, she didn't want to. I didn't know that either. I told her then what I'm going to tell you now. Stop it, take a look in the mirror, feel sorry for yourself, and then move on. We made the. Decisions that we made and we will have to live with that forever. We don't have time to grieve or doubt. We have to keep going or we die. So take that moment, feel sorry for yourself, and then move on. I'm trying, star well, try harder. Mom's out there and she needs you. Lose the finers but I'm not inside. With a soul. The boys for the ones, I claim sadly, forget pain a tokoy. But I'll break the cage. Telgary to righteous raise, arise with a fire inside. It's cold. Come here, buddy. She makes it sound so easy. We're all trying. Dad. I wish I could just turn off the emotion and forget her. No, you don't. We can't forget her. I don't. I just want to hold her and tell her everything is going to be okay. I know that. She likes him. Who star? She's always looking at Cole like that. He's older than I am. Love and save me. I'll never say. With every step I'm claiming mound lot of all the. Side sad. Oh, crap their back, Okay, what am I going to do? I'm not coming here? Oh shit, maybe they are. They're arguing. Yuri bows to him. I have to get him to like me. Who am I kidding? He's gonna kill me? Where is that boy? Why is this door open? Damn it? Jeremy, hold on a second, what happened here? Son? Jeremy was drunk last night. He tried to. What he tried to have. Sex with me? And you did this to him instead. Yes, Sir, I told him to stop. You had the keys. Why didn't you run? Where am I going to go? My family is dead in the middle of the Central Region with a tracker in my arm, I'm not gonna lose my throwing arm. Siuri, he's a smart kid. Yeah, yeah, unchain him. Yes, Sir. Tej Yury, what did you do last night? The kid tried to escape? Don't ever lie to me. I was drunk, TJ. I don't remember. Stay in the hell away from by prisoners when you're drunk, You piece of shit. I'm so sorry to set get out of my sight. Now? What to do with you? I like you, son, I think we could make use of you. Dj Uri tell Arito we have a new boy for the cleanup crew. But Yury, okay, I'll see you later. I'm quite concerned about what's coming next. 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Let's roll bringing in boys. Where are we heading, Bennette to Paris? Oh? I always wanted to go to Paris. Me too. My group mom Will used to talk about France. What's in the pack? Oh? Yeah, night vision plus handler's license per gear Graham, ben. Ned, Greg and Penny. What about us, we're the slaves? What we can't go in there? As slaves we'll get put into the system. Not if you're with a handler. Hope that sounds comforting you me the kids, Cole and holl I'm sure we're all on their watch list. It's the only way we can move through the region without showing our faces. I am going to tell you I like this plan more and more every minute. You don't think they'd recognize. Me and Greg, do you? I don't think so. You guys are on the rescue team together, but you been out of loop for a while. Why would haul me on the list? Long story, Well, let's you say I've run into the black Shirts before. Okay, it's gonna be a risk either way, but that's the risk we'll have to take to get her back if anyone wants to bail out, now's the time. Let's get her down. This is why we're sta. Cheer up, cries up. We're ready to roll. Hearts off five. We're taking control, no fear, notes out. We're chasing the figather we pat. Wed night to night. Car up, rise up. Let's make it alone. The future's jo We're lee. Can you give me a second? Oh? By all means take your time. I thought I told you no one in or out. I'm sorry, Teajer, and I thought you said he. Is, But not when I specifically tell you no one in or out. Get us a bottle first. I told you to come see me as soon as you were home. I thought you'd learned the pattern of a long time ago son. I'm sorry, mister Lee. Launer said he was headed over there and I wanted to go check on the boy. Our boy. Yes, he was feverish when we left. So you get home, you run over there to check on him before you come see me. Is that how that's gonna work? I did, And now. Laudner tells me or his husband's still alive, that don't beat all. Are you gonna call on Scott Javier. Against my better judgment, I am. You have to kill Vincent Bennett j You can't capture him and bring him home. They have to die. That's no fun. Stop a get the job done. Call on Grace forces and put yours out as well. That's exactly what I was thinking. Make it happen, mister Lee. I have to move Dixon. And when are you doing that? In a couple of hours, the Supreme General once in there. All the rebel targets will be in one place. If any of the forces are going to make a move, now is when they will do it. You better be careful, son, I will, mister Lee, Please don't worry. You're all I have to carry on my legacy. Be honored is mine, Sir. You can do this, Erica, What a great reflection. At least my scar is healing well. Cassidy, Oh how I wish we would have had more time together, a couple of days fishing by the lake, laughing with Vince and Gear. Those days are gone now, Erica. I have to get out of here. Then it can make a plan to kill TJ. After that. I haven't seen him since the party. Please God, just one more night? Everything okay, Erica. I just wanted to thank you for your kindness. It's my job, ma'am. Even still, good people are hard to find in this world. It's been my pleasure, ma'am. You know, Sergeant Jefferson, you're not looking so good. Maybe you should take the night off. I've been putting in extra hours for a promotion. Everyone needs a break. I'm sure another guard would fill in for you. My replacement check is a real jerk. Tell me about it. That's why the Supreme General only post him midnight. I'm going to. Bed early tonight, so I won't even know he's there. Good night. Than then. It's now or never? M M. What did you do? One? I just fell? Get it out of the shower. I'm fine. I need a weapon. What am I going to do? What am I going to do? I need a the chain that we'll have to do. Actually, I'm not feeling so good. No weapon, damn you g J. Where is that secret door? Turn is? Come on? Come on, come on, yes, beauties, tell. To by the chase alrise hold. Stop now. Hey everyone, this is Phil Radley from the Matter of Facts podcast Voice and the Role of coal Verges. If prepping guns and politics sounds like your cup of tea, come check out The Matter of Facts podcast every Friday on iTunes and citron Spotify with my co host Andrew Bobo. Dexter. Yes, sir, show me your arm. Name's Alfonse Loreto. But you can con me Oflfonse. Come with me. We got work to do. Yes, sir, we're cleaning all the cells in this vicinity. You can clean this cell. Oh my goodness. The old world. Scoop up the poop and nose down the south. Here's a shovel, there's. A toilet right there. Why would someone poop in their room. Because they're pissed off bitches. Get to work and you get done. I'll give you a my bucket with plenty of bleach. Oh that's nasty, Alphons. What what do I do with it? Put it in the toilet and flushes. Oh the freaking bowel, isn't it. I don't even have words. Sorry, I'm not allowed to help. The new crew members got to experience the full effect. It's better than being dead. You might not feel that way in a few months. In a few months, I could be TJ's right hand man. I've heard that before. You better just get used to stoop and poop. What's your name, Dexter? Christy Maguire? I shake your hand, but yuck. Cut the chatter and get to work. Christy? What the hell are you doing out here anyway? I was just moving to the next cell. We'll get on it. Jury's got us on a tight schedules. We have new girls coming tonight. Okay, Alphons, don't get all riled up. Do you got the answer to you? Uray Fonder or TJ? No, don't think so. I'm ready for the mob. Good job, Dexter. I'm down, o Fons, right down. Why don't you start on the next one. You got a lot to do. Sounds good. I do believe you bobbled a lot. I'm gonna make it. My brother can get me out of this God for a second city. This is where it gets tricky. I memorize the steps. I got. One, two, three, four five, turn left one two three, four. Five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, right. I'm almost there. I was there, fresh air. I can smell it last. M Oh shit, t J, it's now never. What the. No? Yeah, I did it? Fresh air? Here I call? What the hell was that someone running down the hall? They knocked d J out? Oh no, did I lose the bet? I think so? DJ? Are you rookie? H what them freaking bleeding? Damn? That was Rika, wasn't it was? I knocked her out cold? What happened? Brother? She hit me with something? Damn, you broke my freaking leg. She cut my hand too, Yeah she did. I'd love to see what she could do with the pits. She's supposed to be up in a room attending to the spring general. Give me your chain. Her hands are still holding eat. Yeah, I have to admit DJ, that chicken tough. Just get me some cuffs and shack them before she wakes up on a bottom note, you won the bed. Oh yeah, two nights with Kelly. You better be nice, Jacob. Believe she laded us. That wasn't part of the bed. The girly ran and I caught her. You lose, actually ill through Speaking of girls, I gotta get the two we brought upstairs. You boys got this and Dixon. I got this. You and Stalwart got Dixon, the cool little tech. I'll take this Curly back to the Supreme talk talkerl. You sneaky bitch. I'm gonna wait for two days and this is what I find. Get on your knees. Look at me. If you could have broken my freaking leg. You cut me now we're even what you. Want to Smile at me and back talk me. Woman, you don't even know what you've done. Tonight we're going to have some fun. Now, Curly, Wow, what my family the dead? Curly? I told you this is your life now, but you you make your choice. You chose to play. I chose to leave. You should have chosen to stay because you're on mine. Now I'm going to break you like a fucking twig. I'm marrying the Supreme General. Maybe in the public guy, but I can't guarantee if the Supreme General will have no use for you. Now you're coming home with me? Come on, crawl over here, get up, surrender. My will is just causes right our resistance of teraphart. I crossed the five. Looks like we're starting over. I know you couldn't stay away from me. How I've missed you, Erica. I'm jumped of how to make you screams, I won't. What's that now? You can't wait to come home with me tonight? You'll do whatever I say and worship me like a god. No, well, don't worry, Erica. We'll make sure all your dreams come true. I heard the commotion. What's going on? Just like I told you, sir. She's a patient woman. She will bide time for as long as she needs to, but she is always thinking of ways to. Escape and kill. Then she can't stay at my house. No, I don't think so, sir. Can you take care of her? You seem to be the only one who can control herd. She's a handful, sir. I'll sure you're well compensated. I guess I can do that, sir. Good. Now that that's settled to have your men bring McClintock and Dixon upstairs. Eerie, make it happen. Yes, t G. My darling, Eric, I'm very disappointed in the recent term of events. I'm so sorry, Supreme General. I won't ever do it. It's really a shame because tomorrow I was gonna show you your wedding present. But I guess and I will have to do. Bring them in. I'm giving you the heads of these two men, Governor Dix. It the revolution is over. You will be my wife, so the people can see you, but you will no. Longer live in my home except when I want you there. I have no place here for disobedient women. I gave you comfort, privacy, security and food, and this is how you repay me. You peace are refugee garbage. You belong to him, But you remember she is my wife. I'm the only one who sleeps with het. Do you understand me. Yes, Supreme General, Sir, Supreme General, Sir, I'm so sorry. Please don't do this. I didn't do this. You did. You're a star wars. Change those two up. I'll take care of it, Girley, Come on, baby, We're going home. My will, my lord the Stars, des. Shoes, that ship, I fos that s. The week, Quilco the no fire grips, no fight to set my sister, fantastic grin. Fast that set. A set the fast week. We're going to have some fun, aren't we, Girly Eventually count me. You heard the Supreme General. He won't be done with her until after the wedding. I'm just saying, as soon as she's game, I hope the peace, not till I get a turn. I'll bet she'll be willing to help you both. Over my dead body. You'll do as you're commanded, or you'll pray for death. Come on, it's time for you to learn manners. Have fun. What the hell is going on here? Dolores? Is the cleanup Creul Stealian deer they are. If you want the new girl's house there, they need to hurry up. Those ladies will be here in a couple of hours. I'll make sure the cleanup Creul gets moving good. I'm starving. All this bullshit with that chick took forever. Yeah, but now she. Can live in DJ's Hill like she deserves. What happened Erica tried to escape from the Supreme General. You should actually go see DJ. He hit his head hard, split it open and knocked him out. Oh no, yeah, it's over for me. He's here, kamoler DJ. We'll own her forever and I will make sure that boy pays for the. Scenes of his mother, Doris. Go attend DJ. Okay, Chuck, you're not gonna do anything with that boy. TJ's orders. He should be dead. Don't question the man, Uri. It never ends well, I know, cook a dinner. I'll meet you back here. That's not right. What 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. Hel phones. What the hell is taking so long in here? I'm sorry, sir. A couple of the kids were slacking. I got them straightened out. Was this boy one of them? No, sir, he's actually helped me stay on track with the hard worker. He's a piece of shit. He gets finished though, we are moving all kinds of people around tonight, and I don't want any problems. Yes, sir, you have one hour. You are the man people. You better watch out for him. I know, sir, you had to tell me what you did to piss him off that bad, so I can avoid it in the future. Trust me, you don't want to know. I'll make sure we're ready to go before he gets back, though. Smart move Come on, lay down? What lay your ass down? Yes? O kaos doock? I bring the day. Try working out now, but I can't even sit off. I know you can't leave me here. It's a new day, girly. I told you I own you. I can do whatever I want with you. I suggest you learn to do as you're told and get very friendly with pain. The choice is yours. Whatever I don't say, I didn't warn you. No mind here, it's going to get cold. Are you okay? TJ? What are you doing here? Chick told me to come. Oh no, look at your head. It's nothing. Let me clean that up. Do what you do? Woman, come over to the sofa. Why if you want me to stitch it, I will, But if I glue it, there's less chance of infection. Please come here, lay your head on my lap. This is ridiculous. TJ. Please okay, stay still a little super glue we hold it together. There. Don't get it wet for nine days and it'll fall off natural. This isn't my first rodeo my suite. You can't keep up, You fall behind, You lost your aid. Can clear your. Mind, Sir, send him in, Jeannie, you should go, Dolores. Let me know if you need anything. But this time you don't want to egg up. It pulls you in, it takes over. You just can't let go of the worst best day. That's ever happened to you. This place is locked down like Fort Knox Border Town. Defense would love to take this town. How are you finds doing tonight? Just fine? Have all these direct this truth command sounds good? Where is he? He is in the command. This is our last safe zone before we enter the central region. I want to remember up around the kids at all time. Nickeleton, you're with Vince. Yes, Sir Daniel, stay close. But there's so many guards here. Listen to your sister. Danny Swinson could be anywhere. He's not wrong, Danny. Let's go see if we can track down Field Commander Suarez. Yes, sir, Hey you boys. Hello, man Patrick Finnett, this is cole Vergess, Vince Moore, Ben Nicholeton and Guierre Tyson. Hello, ma'am. Mister Dixon sat word Ow's to help you with whatever. You need, ma'am. He not now, Yes, sir, I know about. The confusion with the governor. I assure you he's five. We need your assistance crossing the border. How much your group is on their hot list? Half of our group is on the list and the bors are we of you, yes, ma'am. Those of us who aren't on their list whacked as handlers. You're taking big risk. We have no other choice, ma'am. We're going to wear sacks on our head when we crossed, but if it starts to go south, we'll need a distraction. We've got kilder. Once you're past the border, you're on your own. We understand that we don't need a couple of days to get sat up. We have guests in Hope. You don't mind us posting up our own guards. I'd expect nothing left. Listen his border town and blackshir Trump. Trump have you seen any lately? It's being quiet, but they're not exactly the time to advertise. There a prison. I'll let my man show you your tent. Thank you. They've got a market. We should get some supplies waller here. Foodsplies need be easy to carry in our packs, like pemmican bars. We can have something fresh for the nights, right, for a couple of nights. Just keep the long term game playing in mind, and don't overdo it. We won't we. I don't think stars should go to the market. I agree it's easier for us to guard everyone when you are together. I'll go with you. Maybe this is sketchy, Bennett. I'm not thrilled either. All the black Shirts happened to do is check the border towns and they'll find us. It is not going to do us any good to roll up to that gate and get busted. I could use a free pass, for sure. How's the leg doing? What's kind of better? What if we need to walk? He is stronger than you think. We should get intel while we're here. I know of a great place to get intel where the bar. I can't go to the bar. You were not going anywhere except to the tent. This sucks. I love to watch the people. I know I tell you what what? How about a game of Huno? That sound fun? I'm in on that. Play at your own risk, Trent, I'm being hot today. Oh really? Challenge accepted, young man. There you say call me uncle. Their laughter heals my scars. I face a thousand battles to keep those safe from home. We clash on rules and reasons, her questions. Never seen this inner spark. I found the home. My heart is found. Its peace, salli, force and. Fire to battles. We've in son. Savior of the refugees and the chasue. No bad You'd find us tighter. No rules could break this found. I'll shield your life forever, my family. Hi, this is Sarah F. Papaway, the creator of the Changing Earth series and the voice of Eric Morre. Visit Changing Our 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. Sorry Dexter, but you aren't allowed to access to communal area as yet TJ's orders. I can't do anything about that one. It's okay. I don't even have a window. Told you you'd hate this place. Why wouldn't TJ give you access to. The common area. It's a long story. We got nothing but time. What's your story? My parents died in the Olkhola collapse. I got the scar on my face, so I got shuttled to work detail, which is just fine by me. At least I didn't have to become one of TJ's whores. Did he mark you with his whip? Yeah? Did he mark you? Oh? Damn. TJ doesn't give a crap about us. He won't even let Shila touch es. He says it's a badge of honor to be worn by the worthy. Who are you? Don't worry about it? Mine? When this son one, my son, this one? Love can not call money for your ham again? Well, sonny. Myself, what happened to you? That freaking woman? She tried to escape and probably would have made it if I wasn't. In the tunnel Sheila missed. Huh, she slid underneath it. She knew it was coming. I'll be damn. What stopped her? Eurie was waiting at the When he saw her coming, he slammed it at the last minute, and she went smashing into it, knocked her out cold. So the Supreme General sent her home with you. Hey go, did you? It was his suggestion. I let him know what a burden the girly is. Oh, I'm sure you did. I did, mister Lee. I swear, and. She's gonna stay at your home. She'll learn to respect me. I have no doubt that. Bringing her home was a good call. If Eric could escape the Supreme General's mansion, the resistance could find a way into. With her here. Don't come right to us. I don't think she should. Stay in your home. TJ. Take her to one of our prison facilities. She's staying here, sir. I told you not to get attached. She's critical to the Supreme General's plans for the country. She's escaped from everywhere else and from everyone else. She's almost escaped me three times. She killed surgery, mister Lee. She's too slippery to be anywhere but. In my home. She's not anything at the thought can't take care of. I'll make sure it sticks, sir. Then you got attached before. Do you remember what happened. Please don't talk about Jillian. That woman in the cell is nothing like her. No, she's more. I know it, and you know it. Admit it, sir, she admit it. She is my greatest bounty, mister Lee. She's tenacious, driven and stubborn. Breaking her is going to be so much fun. It'll be my greatest accomplishment. And what about when the Supreme General calls for then? What she can entertain them, but she belongs to me. I'll tame her and she'll serve me for the rest of her life. Just make sure you remember that the Supreme General will call for her and we are not losing our position. Over a whore. You know where my loyalty lies, Sir. Nothing would change that I've. Gotten early morning, When are you introducing her to Sheila again? She needs to be much weaker than she is now. The Supreme General feeder too much and let her work. Out so Shika get strong enough to escape. I tried to tell him. Chuck told me it was quite a show last time. She met Sheila. That Curly would probably let me beat her until she's a cripple right now, But a week or so without food and we'll see how it goes. Let me know when she's ready. I will, sir, love changer, let it cross me, make me. 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 gets 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. Check out the Changing earthstore for exclusive gear. Love the show like, Subscribe and drop a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube. Rumble, or your favorite platform. 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