The Prepper Broadcasting Network - 2-15 Twisted Fate (remastered)

Episode Date: August 7, 2025

Episode 15 plunges you into a world broken by the Ogallala collapse. Erika Moore battles military duties and a fracturing family, as her son’s dreams are crushed by prejudice. TJ Swenson wages a brutal war to reclaim his men and punish betrayer Malik. Meanwhile, Major Cole Virgis risks everything to free Erika from a corrupt FEMA system. For fans of *The Last of Us* and *The Handmaid’s Tale*, this audio drama weaves action, betrayal, and hope. Can Erika reclaim her fire? ChangingEarthSeries.com Listen now! #ChangingEarth #AudioDrama #PostApocalyptic

Life was so simple when I was young. I fell in love, graduated from college, and started a family. We shopped in supermarkets, sip coffee, and watch TV. We should have known it was coming. The Bible foretold it. Nostradamus predicted it, and the Hopi elders told stories about it. The Great Quake. The earthquake that changed everything.

people who lost it all became climate refugees and those that didn't became elitist landowners they call me the lone survivor of Sacramento the savior of the refugees but I'm just a woman a wife a mother this is life on the changing earth Finally Finally done.

Finally done. Good morning, girls. You two are here early. We're not any Santa through a field test today. She's a beautiful horse. I bet she's going to do great. What's you doing out here? I love horses too, you know. I used to sleep on a hammock and a stall next to my horse when I was a girl.

It's a peaceful way to start the day. Did Daniel go with Crystal and Carmen to school? Of course. Mitchell had them all ready to go. He loves to being a daddy. smiles from ear to ear the kids are pumped about diving lessons from Craig

this afternoon he's good I actually did a flip off the diving board the other day I never thought I'd have the courage to do it Craig has a way of giving confidence it's amazing one of his finer qualities

I'd say sorry to cut this short but Bennett will be pissed if I'm late don't keep them waiting on our account good luck with Sandy Who is it Recruit more, sir. Permission to enter, sir?

Granted. And it's about time. Did you get all the saddles cleaned? Yes, sir. Tomorrow, you can do the gym mats and the equipment. Yes, sir. I want you to go inform recruit Fisher that we need two material solid squad members for the next mission. Yes, sir, but Bennett was expecting me. You'll have to double your training session tomorrow.

You're also going to have to find replacements on your squad for recruits Penny Sherman, Harold Duncan, and your mother. Yes, sir, I'll discuss it with Bennett. Good. After lunch, report to the gate for refugee check-in. check yet yes sir you're dismissed thank you sir freaking asshole and now i'll be in trouble with bennick his newest plato is graying for ghosts now a heart this year's cold me as the fire first private Nice to be to show up. Commander Burns said we'll have to double up tomorrow.

Don't worry about that. We will. He has me running errands all day, and I'm stationed to check-in after lunch, sir. He still got you doing early morning cleaning details? Yeah, it's not so bad, sir. I haven't seen my family and friends as happy in a while. It makes it worth it. Good way to look at it. Commander Burns said I need to find replacements for my mom,

penny and herald sir already done i wanted to talk to you about dexter though what's the problem sir he's a fine fighter and performing as expected but his drill sergeant says he's shifty and unpredictable that's weird i was wondering if you knew what was going on i haven't seen much of him go do what you got to do hopscotch but you better get your butt in here tomorrow yes sir Come from my and a shine that reaches out like a lover in the night. It's mad with their handshake on the wind. Patronizingly blind. Is my mom around?

Um, what? Oh, yeah. She's around somewhere. You tired? Don't tell the new one, but one of the soldiers took me to this new club last night. The party was off the chain. And your mother would be off the chain angry if she knew you were out there, Roxy. I know, I know, but I couldn't resist. I heard so many of the soldiers talking about it. Probably not the best idea, Roxy.

Don't give her too much hassle. She gets plenty of that from Mom and Day. dad. That's why I love working here. Plus, look at this great outfit I'm making. Wow, that's a beautiful dress. I know you're not here to look at dresses. What's up? Commander Burns wants two material scavenge members for the next mission. Two? Okay. Hopefully they'll bring home some good stuff. Probably. Do you go on a lunch soon? No. I'm in the middle of some projects. I have to finish them up before then. I'll see you tonight. Love you, Mom. Love you too, huh?

Erica, how's it going. Better than you. Looks like you have your hands full. Yeah, but at least they're clean and no lice. Remember living in that place? Half the children were bald. And I even thought about shaving my own head once or twice. Good times.

And I can't believe the people just keep coming. Can you imagine living there now? We sure got lucky. Yeah, we did. Jason, don't put that in your mouth. Oh crap, I'll see you later. Bye. here. Star? Eating alone? I am. Rones out of town today. You two are getting pretty serious, huh?

I don't know. He's a nice guy and fun to hang out with. How come he never got adopted out? His parents died in the quake. It was just him. He enjoyed training for the military and decided that was the life he wanted. But you don't? I don't know. Things are going well here. I just got a promotion. I'm going to be the field chef for the commander. Nice. At least he recognizes good cooking. God knows he doesn't recognize a job well done. What do you mean? It's nothing. That's awesome you got the job. It's cool. I got to ride in the private transport. No more smelly buses.

So is Dad going to be able to make it to Daniel's party? They better let him have the whole day off. Rob said he's been working some crazy hours with Dad so he could fill in. Dad's been raving about that kid. and he's stronger than an axe. How did a kid like that come from Harold and Betsy? Harold got the brains and his son got the brawn. Isn't that the truth?

Well, I'm off. Time to check in at the refugee center. Every day more and more people come. Where are they all going? It has to be getting tight in there, that's for sure. But large shipments are going to the central region for building projects. Oh, that's interesting. I just work here. Hopefully we'll be back out on missions soon.

I'll see you later. Bye, Mom. I love you. I love you, too. Don't stay out too late. I worry. I won't. There's an evil entity out here that's space.

I'm playing marbles with the planets. It's standing right behind me. I know that it's there. But when I've time to face it, it has vanished. What's the problem now? Look at all the people, DJ. The Ogallala collapse. It'll be chaos from here on home.

Seems to me there's a bit more to it than that. We're in Vernon, right? We are. Only a few more miles before we hit the center region. Pull over and find a parking spot. Let's go get a drink. I don't know, T.J. There's only two of us to guard you.

We have to get the lay of the land. I'll be discreet. Okay, T.J. Lock down the truck. I don't want the boys in the back getting antsy. Yes, T.J. Fire! Fire!

We need it's churpsed and sweet. As summer wind blows, the thawboards creaked out a beat. And I can hear death tapping his feet. We need a bottle of whiskey and vodka. Sir, we're running low. It's going to cost you. I'm sure this will do. A pass from Colonel Henderson? That will do just fine, sir.

Sergei? Anthony? What are you doing here? Hoping against all lords to find you, sir. Let's go to the table, boys. What are you talking about, Anthony? Malik shut down his borders. He said T.J. was dead.

He confiscated the two truckloads from Mexico, and Ryan's teams being held his ransom. That arrogant bastard? Mr. Lee sent me down here to search for you, Or get news of what happened. I'm gonna string him up, Angie. Right now we have to worry about getting home. Our team is too small to fight his army.

What has Commander Gray had to say about all this? With everyone thinking you're dead, it's hard to know what to do. Commander Gray had to negotiate with Malik without you. Unbelievable. DJ, calm down. Low profile, remember? Gray is in charge of the police force not moving people. course not moving people and Henderson needs those people cut him some slack some slack i'm

gone for a couple of weeks and suddenly i'm dead and grace forming new alliances grace and scouts out everywhere looking for you it's malik filling his head with lies so let's go get that piece of garbage and teach him what true pain really is DJ we need to see mr lee he's probably going out of his mind right now think this through comrade We can regroup, resupply. Let Gray know you're still alive and hit Malik with the Ford Force of both armies. Then Malik will be all yours. You'll have him groveling at your feet in no time.

I do like the sound of that. All we need to do is figure out a way to get you through Malik's territory. If we go around, it's going to take another vehicle. to get home. That's my thought as well. Then we go through. We can take the guard patrols. No, DJ.

If they find out you're alive, but we'd put ourselves in even more danger. I saw a robot on the lake. Yuri and I will get you home. What about Anthony and the fires in the transport? They stay here. That way we can coordinate and attack from both sides when we come back.

you come back what are we waiting for let's go you've been talking with monroe a lot lately his wife is pregnant there's a lot of plans to be made That's true, but it's more than that. What do you want me to say, Major? You're looking for something. I've always been honest with you. I've kept secrets for you. I've protected this little town from the feds for you.

All I want is for you to return the gesture. We may have to discuss more than just a pregnancy. Is he planning to leave? You understand this is breaking my heart, right? Then let him go. I can't. One of my top men goes AWOL, I don't. I'd lose my position here.

That puts you in every free town into West in jeopardy. If I have to sacrifice the one for the many, then that's what I have to do. My hands are tied. People have the right to be free. I agree, but some of us are in too deep for that option to be reality.

Monroe is one of those men. If I would have known sooner what his plans were, I could have prevented all this, but now... The plans are already in motion. Yep, I just needed to hear it from you. What are you going to do? What I have to. Like I said, my hands are tied. What's the plan, sir?

I want you to take a team and put Ginger in custody, due discreetly. Yes, sir. Put that board over there Monroe, put the first private in charge and walk with me You heard the man, Jessa, take over Yes, sir What's going on, sir? Put these on.

Handcuffs? Is this a joke, sir? Unfortunately, it's not. What if I refuse? Then I'll have to call the guards over and make a scene. But, sir? Put on the guard. Cuffs, Monroe, follow the order. Do it now. Ginger.

Put them on. Yes, sir. Ginger is already in custody. We're taking you two down to Vegas camp tomorrow. How can you do this? I talk with Dolores. She confirmed your plans to leave. Chappie told you, didn't he? Of course he did.

You know what kind of position I would be in if you deserted us. I would lose my position. put everyone in the Western region at risk. I can't let that happen. You forced my hand. I should have never told that son of a bitch. No, Monroe, you should have never made the decision to leave. We were a team. We've always been a team.

But now I'm going to be a father. Wrong. Now you're going to be a refugee father. Enjoy your son because you won't be having another. I can't believe you would throw everything away. I can't share a cell with Ginger. No. We'll see you in the moment. morning. Why did I run? I should know better. It was dark and I was in love or whatever.

It could have meant to be. It could be meant to be. It should be meant to be. Just you and me. What did I? 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 fresher. Visit disastercoffee.com and caffeinate with a purpose. That's disastercoffee.com. He said no?

He said no. Daniel is a mess. Some birthday, huh? I got to go to the bathroom. We can have another party with your friends from the camp, baby. How about that? It won't be the same thing, Mom. I wanted them to come here and see a pool.

Matthew said... Calm down, buddy. What did Matthew say? Matthew said they were too dirty. We couldn't have anyone swimming in mud. He said there were scuzzy people who didn't belong here. They're my friends, Mom. I know, honey.

I know. They're your friends, and it's not fair. And they're not scuzzy! They're not scuzzy. Come here. You'll get to see your friends from school. I hate those kids in school. And they hate me.

They call me a dirty refugee and throw spitballs at me in class. They're just coming because of Greg and his diving lessons. It's still new, baby. They're all still adjusting. Things will get better. You'll make new friends. You just don't.

Get it, Mom. I don't want to fit in. I can't fit in. My friends lost in their homes, just like we did. The kids at school think the refugees are animals. They even say so. I can't, Mom. I just can't. Well, son, I don't know what to tell you, except that I love you just the way you are. You just keep on being you. But we're going to your party tonight, and we're going to have fun. Me and you, Together. You just relax and calm down. How long have you been there, Dex? Long enough. What did you do, Mom? I didn't do anything, Dex. Matthew told him his friends from the camp couldn't come to the party.

I know. I heard your conversation. I meant what did you do about it? What did you tell Matthew? Nothing, Dex. Dad took him. What could I do? He's a superior. I can't... He's a freaking turd, mom. If you're not going to do anything, I am. No, you're not. Yes, I am. What the heck, Dad? You will not treat your mother like that, ever.

Do you understand me, boy? Do you? We are a family, a team. We make decisions together. We stand together and we survive together. And that is it. Without one another, we are done. Then tell me, who my mother is now. Just a few months ago, you would have been in Matthew's face.

You would have stood up to him and told him about the injustices of his actions. You would have fought for those people down there in the camp. What happened to you, Mom? Where did you go? I did this for us. To get us out of that hole. We spent nine years as president. prisoners clawing for scrap.

I saw a way out, and I took it. Now look, we have food and purpose and freedom. Freedom? I don't think so. Living in that hole, we had more freedom. We're just better-fed prisoners now. We have been silenced, and now there's no one to speak up for the people. Why me, Dex? Why do I need to be the one to sacrifice my life?

and that of my family for them. No one else wanted to stand and face the consequences. Why should I? Why not you, Mom? I always believed in you. But this? My, my, what a fancy sellet took to silence your protests and finally extinguish your fire. Now you stop it right there.

I did this for us, for Daniel. He never knew life outside that pit. He deserves better. Way to go, Mom. it really looks like she's enjoying his new life. He's not even allowed to paint. But then, I guess you didn't know that. Too busy impressing the superiors to spend time with your kids.

Stop it, Dexter. It's not mom's fault. Just stop it. Whoa, what's going on in here? We're just filling mom in on how great life is here. Oh. You new, too, Star? Why don't you guys tell me what was going on? I talked to Dad. What?

Oh, I get it. You guys didn't tell me anything. Just let me go on believing everybody was happy and life was good. Then when it all blows up, you blame me for not doing anything about it? Now that's not how it happened, baby. Don't you baby me right now, bits? You knew about all of this. You knew all along and didn't tell me.

What about no secrets? It's not like that. Really? Then tell me what it's like. We all knew the pride you had to swallow to be here. We all knew you did it for us. We thought you were happy now, and no one wanted to upset that. A lot of good it did for me. Not his fault, Mom. I told him not to tell you.

Then how can you stand there and wonder what happened to me? You all knew exactly what happened, and you helped create it. All right, all right, let's just slow down. We've all kept secrets from one another. We really need to face that. I haven't been keeping all the secrets. Really, Mom? Then why have you been putting in all those extra hours cleaning gear all morning before training?

It's because of the guy you killed on our first operation, right? Failure to follow orders to the teeth, right? What? That's why you leave so early? They have you cleaning gear because you killed a guy? to save that jerk off soldier? How did you know, Star? Ron told me.

He said he saw you cleaning the cage one morning. So now it's out on the table. Daniel is living in peer pressure hell. Dexter is miserable working for a system he doesn't believe in. I walk around all day with soldiers whooping at me like I'm a refugee whore. Dad is torn between operations he doesn't want to go on and gardens he loves in a miserable refugee camp. And you swallow your spirit and ambition every day to pay dues for something you did with the best intentions in mind.

There's only one thing left to do. Hug it out. Oh, sweet. All right, guys, we're out of here. We're with you. But for now, we have a party to get ready for. We all blame each other but no one ever wants to explain I don't know the answer but I sure is hell ain't left no dead

I'm tired of oppression and all the things but peace we want instead so come on brother sisters stop killing in the streets we are more like each other than anything you see won't you stray from temptation and turn the other cheek we can all join together but wait it's only a dream T.J. It's very good to see you, sir. I hope you've been holding down the fort while I've been going. We've been trying, sir. I bet you have. Let's go see Mr. Lee.

He's in his office with Laudna. I won't keep him waiting. Do me a favor, Nate. Yes, sir. Go and get Commander Gray, but do not tell him I'm alive. Tell him Mr. Lee needs to see him right now. Yes, sir. TJ, my son. It's about the damn time you got home.

You're late. As usual. I'm sorry, Mr. Lee. The center of the country collapsed, and Malik decided to grow a backbone. Sit down, son. Have a drink with me. I'm honored as usual, sir. As am I.

The reports were you died. Some said in the collapse, and others said that Malik's men took you. I sent scouts anyway. Anthony found us and warned us. Malik did send his men, but you know that no one can take me down, Mr. Lee. You train me be the most powerful fighter in the world. It's true, son. That's why I sent the scouts.

I want Malik on my wall. And you'll have him, son. His men hit the caravan and took them in. They caught up to me, in Texas, flipped our truck. Why weren't you with the caravan? Jose asked me to secure a supply of people from Vegas. Did you? The captain in charge is a bargaining man.

We'll have to figure out how to get them across the Ogayala. That's the last thing on the list. Jose is sitting two more transports within a week, and I assured him in the route would be safe for his cruise. Then we make sure it is. Commander Gray is here. Send him in. Holy shit. Is that you, T.J.?

You thought a puds like Malik could take me out? Do you think so little of me, Commander? I should have known better. You should have. Malik failed, but I think it's time for Malik to meet Sheila. I'll need a couple weeks to coordinate the attack. He took two of my transports of men. He has Ryan and a team of my black shirts in a cell. I have two more transports of men coming up in a week.

week. All of those refugees were for the colonel. So you tell me how long it's going to take to get your force together. Damn, T.J., you did good. And you let everything fall apart in a matter of weeks. Maybe you didn't get to notice, but the Aguilala collapsed. I thought you were dead, and I had my hands fall. Maybe I didn't notice. Yuri and Sergei just rode a boat all the way up to northern end of that new lake. Then we scaled a hundred foot cliff to make it back here, and you think I didn't notice? I'm sorry, T.J. Just give me a minute to think. I can have half of our full force mobilized in two days.

And I can do the same. Besides, what he did to you, he's clearly overreaching his bounds. I'll make the case to the colonel. He wants those people to finish the wall. He'll agree. He better, or mobilizing without the feds. That man is mine, and I will have him, one way or another. He's yours. I need to speak with the colonel.

It's damn good to see you, T.J. 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, Survivorjane.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 information on Prepper Camp, the largest three-day preparedness event in the country every fall, hosted by myself and my husband Rick Austin.

I hope you're real proud of yourself, Chapman. How's it feel to see a friend and his pregnant wife in chains because of your big mouth? You're not going to say anything. Stoic, bro. Time for talking is over. Good to see you, Major. I wish it were under different circumstances. Sometimes good men go bad. Nothing can be done about it. Maybe so. But these two are.

special to me. We easily start them out in the welcome warehouse and survey them for behavior before they released. Screw you, chaffy. You knew what would happen. So did you? It was your decision. I thought I could trust you. Monroe, get off him. You'll kill him. I'll kill you too. Put him in restraints. You okay, Major Verges? I'm fine. The female can go into general population, but he is going to be a box. I understand. I never thought. It's like I said, Major. Sometimes good men go bad. I guess so.

You and your men are more than welcome to stay for the night. You know where the guest quarters are. Thank you, Captain. Everything about that felt wrong. We did what we had to do. Let's go find Alex. When I started in old, I had rid of all. But it was different than the time.

This place is hopping. Where there's food, there's people. I could sure go for some of that. When I started it all, I needed a home. Major, isn't that Eric Goldberg, the refugee check-in? It is. Somehow we have to get our whole family out. That's going to be the trick.

And if it does, make sure I didn't waste what was there. Major Virgius? Just the man I was looking for. I heard you brought in Monroe. What happened? Just got a table in a quiet corner. Sounds good. Can I get you, gentlemen, some food, some drink?

I'll have a beer in the chicken dinner. I'll have the same. Coming right up, gentlemen. Monroe is going to desert the forces. Ginger is pregnant. He wanted to be a father, not a soldier. You can do both. He didn't see it that way. You know the feds are pushing to have me removed and destroy the free towns.

If Monroe left, it will give them an excuse. I couldn't let that happen. Here you go, gentlemen. Thank you. I've been out to see General McClintock. He wants to go forward with the error. plan. I think that is a good choice. She deserves a shot. Well, she's going to get it. The militia are out. After what happened with William, they want nothing to do with her. But they will help get

Cassidy out. I told them I was going to get them both at once. Jeez, Virgis, that's a tall order. I know, but it had to be done. The militia has refugees on the inside. We can use them to provide distraction. But you know you can't just take Erica. You're going to get the whole family out, and they're spread all over the place. Plus, I can't be here. We can't give the feds an excuse to take the west or turn on the Merck forces. We're going to need

a miracle, my friend. I'll help all I'm here and coordinate my people on the inside, but it's well-known Cassidy visits me. I can't be here when she escapes. It would raise too many questions. I have a handful of people. We'll see what we can put together.

You can trade the devil back to hell Waterpiece, get a love the sick made well Now what are you going to do To make sure your dreams come and trail Well, hey, hello Anyone home? Where's your head today, Cupcake? I wanted to show you something,

but you checked out a long time ago. I don't know what's wrong, Sergeant. Seems like you're chasing a hundred different demons around in there. Focus, woman. Oh, there's my girl. But you should have finished it off. Having your mommy leave couldn't have messed with your head that bad. Come on.

see you have to finish it yes sir it's not because my mom left with Brett that's almost a good thing and it is but it's not I knew it but what come with me we're not getting anything done today anyway yes sir Are we going to see viz? I guess not. What are we doing here? I don't want to... Walk.

Surgeon, I... Go! Oh my gosh, the smell, Sergeant. It lost my dreams. I've never seen the hallways. I always had it with us Come here Who's in there?

Who's in there? It's the woman from the patient Why is she here? I'm gonna kill that bitch! You can't stop me! I'm gonna find her, and I'm gonna fucking kill her! Oh.

I got this, first private. Yes, sir. Be back in 30 minutes. Yes, sir. Sit down. Why did you bring me here? So I could feel guilty about what I had to do? Absolutely not.

You know how I feel. If they are in our way, they have to go. I would have done the same and in your position and probably taken a few more with them. Then why? You needed to see it from this side. This is where it all started. This is where I found a woman so full of fire that I thought you would never be able to control it.

But then you calmed. Years later, when I had the opportunity to train you, I thought it would never work. You were stubborn and strong and performed better than I expected. And somewhere along the way, I came to respect and love you. What? Just shut up. I don't mean it like that. I mean, like a little sister or friends, something I haven't had for a...

long time. When I first met you, you had more fire than that girl in there that ate your guts. I thought we had to extinguish the flame, but now I'm not so sure that was the best idea. What are you trying to say, Sergeant? I'm trying to say, I looked at your file with Matthew the other day. You were still slaughtered as a refugee, and your boy is still slotted for the procedure. There's no cameras here. They don't want the outside world to know what goes on here, but I do, and you do. Are you serious? They're still going to fuck with Daniel after everything I've done? That's why you had to tell you.

I don't know why, but I did. And I have something else to tell you. What? You have to get out of here. You have to take your family and run as far and as fast as you can. You won't be able to trust anyone out there, but you have to try anyway. You and your family are strong enough to make it. You will die if you stay here and it will be a slow, miserable death.

As soon as we get the chance, we were planning on leaving anyway. We just haven't figured. out how he is. Good. Come with them, Sergeant. You know I can't. I have my place here. I like it. I don't have a family. I can help the people here. Do I get a hug? Oh, man, you're all sweaty. Pit stop. Oh, that's nasty. Come on, let's get out of here. With pleasure. sir. Do you like morale patches? Morale patches that are prepper-related?

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Round up the fires. We'll take them home and break them. Let me go to the front, DJ. I want to see some action. I'm going to. Come on, Sir Jay. Come on, Sergei, DJ, my brother, do not go. Don't tell me. No, DJ, not today. If you were ever going to listen to me, listen to me today, please.

Go, Yuri. Get some for me. This is where we have to funnel into two streets. To two streets. Radio to Anthony. Have him come in from the back. Put our snipers on the roof. Where's Nate's team at? They should be in position right about now.

He went in an hour to go to get his spot quietly. He's got more patience than I do. It's that little building right over there. That's the one he picked. Smart man. Not the obvious place, but still a good shot. Where are we going, DJ? Erie went left, so we're going right.

We'll pitch them with our forces. Keep Gray's forces back to secure the city behind us. Cressid! Keep eyes on those mid-leaves! We're almost there. I'm in position now, sir. Permission to. Press forward. DJ, watch out. A pitfall trap.

That crafter, you saved my life, Sergei. Look, where's Yuri? Yuri. Yuri, come in, Yuri. From up, you can gore. And they can heavy fight. Hold tight. We're coming to get you.

You men there. Get those jeeps up here. Drive them out into the pit, one after another to form a bridge. Yes, sir. And make it fast. Yes, sir. Come on, Sergei. Our team's going after Yuri.

You heard them. Let's move. Yes, sir. Now's our chance. Now's our chance. Here he is, DJ. Down the island. Nice to see you brothers.

Have you heard any word from Nate? Nothing since the explosion. Let's finish this. Reach the door. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. T.J. Sir. Looks like you got it all wrapped up in here.

Anthony's in the office. You are now in the presence of a... Anthony Gerber. Come here often? I can't say that I do, sir, but I knew how much you wanted this bastard in chains. Or is a bonus in the phone. Please, T.J. don't. Job well done, Anthony.

I'm a little worse for wear, sir. But pain is your friend. Malick, you will come to love. this day because it's the day your lessons and pain will begin you got your boy he's coming home with me you got a man pick to replace him and secure the town everything is already in motion the colonel thinks your men for their sacrifice to secure the republic just make sure that route stays secure and that will be thanks enough sergey report we found mate the blast threw him clear of the building the med team is taking him home

Ryan and our men have been retrieved. We're rounding up the fighters now. Excellent. Put him in a box. And I'll unwrap him when I get home. Not the problem, brother. Perman. Ten it.

Damn, Virgis. You can't sneak up. in the dark like that, you're going to get yourself shot. I'm leaving in the morning and we have to talk. Let's go get a drink. I don't know that we should be seen together. What do you need to talk about? Erica.

What about her? The Merck's gave me permission to use my resources to get her out of here. Then take her legally. She's a refugee. She's not. Are we talking about the same Erica? The lone survivor? But... General McClintock cross-referenced the federal databases.

She's not hard to track. She's been here for nine years. Why didn't anyone... Her children? Landowner children. Do you know what a mistake like that would do to a FEMA director's career? The board would strip his authority and throw them in with the refugees. And how would a FEMA director avoid that? He would give Daniel permission to go out on a mission and then send them on a solo mission

where they would be disposed of quietly. That's pretty specific, but yeah, he'd probably do something like that. He just did that a couple of days ago. I took the uniform to Daniel as his birthday present. Then the wheels are already in motion. she can't go out on that mission. The resistance needs her, especially without William. She can lead the people to freedom.

That's a tall order for one little lady. She can do it. You know she can't. We're going to get Cassidy out at the same time. Somehow we need them in the same place. We'll only get one shot at this. Will you help us? I will. I'll figure out something.

Come with us. Join the Merck's. I can't, Virges. Someone has to stay here to help stop the corrupt slave trade and keep the tabs on the feds. stance if you change your mind. I've got to get back. Staff Sergeant Bingham will know the plans. The Corps Nature move with him.

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