The Prepper Broadcasting Network - 3-1 The Coast (remastered)

Episode Date: August 21, 2025

The Changing Earth Audio Drama Season 3 Episode 1: "The Coast" is here, kicking off an epic journey of new beginnings and relentless pursuit! Dive into a post-apocalyptic world where a family flees through treacherous Sierra Nevada mountains, hidden tunnels, and a radiation-scarred coastline, evading hunters at every turn. With stunning performances by Sara Hathaway as Erika Moore, L. Douglas Hogan as TJ Swenson, and Phil Rabalais as Major Cole Virgis, this season explores "Finally Free?" amid high-stakes survival and unexpected alliances. Stream the full episode now and join the adventure—visit https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/season-3 for more, including cast details and bloopers!

I remember a time before the Great Quake. Before the climate refugees called FEMA Camp's home. Before the labor laws and infertization program. They called her the lone survivor. They called her the lone survivor. survivor, the savior of the refugees. But I called her mom. This is life on the changing earth.

Sir, the scouts were out all night. And still nothing? No, sir. I want the edge of that mountainside lit up with thermal trackers. You don't think they'll choose to take the coastline. God help them if they do. Even if they do, eventually they'll have to cross the mountains, and I want to know when they do. Yes, sir.

which way did you go I've been reckless with my own mind I haven't let myself let go now I keep looking back on old times afraid to walk in the unknown I don't move that quick these days, but I don't have that much to say. Knock, knock. Morning, Johnny. What are you doing up so early?

I didn't want you eating alone. Chap, you used to always come with me in the morning. I know, sir. Damn, I'm going to miss him. There was no way to tell his brain was bleeding that bad. I know. I don't blame anyone. We all face death whenever we go out, but it doesn't make me miss the man any less. And I don't even have Erica to show for it.

was been a good friend and that's in the thickens in and I know it's never going to end Was that another team of They're using our facility to refuel How are you going to keep her out of their hands? We have to find her first. If we can get her to the northern region and we can protect her.

Did the scouts come up with anything? Nothing, but this is our turf, Johnny. I know this land like the back of my hand. We'll find her. I don't want to lose by. Na, nah, na, na, na, na, nah. I don't want to lose bought. Not running, running, running.

Break my legs and chip my bow. I'll run it, running, running, running, run it. I still don't get why we didn't go south to Grandma in Dallas. We could get her and go to the free zone. Because Dad's parents are alive. We're landowners. For landowners, then all of our past should have never happened. And that's why they want us dead.

And that's why we have to go north. Dad deserves the chance to see his family. And we deserve a chance to live the life. lives we should have had. How are we going to do that with everyone hunting us? If we went to the free zone, they couldn't catch us. But we wouldn't be able to set things right either. What can they say to me to set things right, Dad? How is that supposed to happen? I don't know, but we're going. Go running, running, running, running, running.

Split my skin and crack my bones. We're going to have to find some place to hide soon. You know the feds will be more active in the day. You're right. And look at Danny. He looks dead on his feet. Daniel is just going to have to suck it up. We have a long walk ahead of us.

I'm fine. I can walk all day. That's right, ladies. He may be little, but he's part of the Moore team. Right? That's right. I bet there's a dragon waiting just around that bend. You want to go scout it out with Big Bro? Yeah.

You too, be careful. We will. I'll go with them. You need another magazine? No, I'm good. Another magazine. I can't believe this. What?

I want them to be safe. It's not that. They're just kids. I mean, in another life, Star would be graduating high school and debating what college she wanted to go to. Dexter would be worrying about what car he was going to drive because he just got his license. And Daniel. Daniel would be in fourth grade.

He would ride his bike up and down the neighborhood streets, laughing with his friends. And here we are, wondering if they're carrying enough ammo. If we can get them to Minnesota, hopefully we can still give them that life. We'll get there. We've got a trail, sir. Why aren't you on your way home then? I had to stop for a couple of hours. The men needed a recharge.

There's no way that family walked all night. Why not? They have a young boy with them, sir. He's too big to carry, but too small to keep pace. Ryan, quit making excuses and get the job done. Yes, sir. You better have results when we talk tomorrow. Yes, sir.

Sir, Commander Gray is here. Where? In your courtyard. Great. Let's go. What's the word? The girl is still headed north of the family. Ryan is on their heels.

Colonel Anderson once her brought in quietly. You know what it is I do, Carl. It's only a matter of time. Anyway, the colonel said it was going to be a pickup job. And you told him you would handle it yourself. I said I would handle it and I will. I've got teams all over the place after your bounties. You're always well compensated.

I don't disagree. Let's go grab a drink Hello T.J, Carl Hello, ma'am Sit down, I'll grab you guys some beers Bring me a bottle instead Isn't it a little early, T.J? Woman?

Yes, Tj. Sir, Nate has returned. Send him in. Hey, T.J. How did it go? Message delivered, T.J. That boy's going to need some time to heal. And, Corrine Tillman, she won't be a problem.

That's what I wanted to hear. See, Carl, my men get the job done. They always do. Just make sure. you bring this woman in her family in before the colonel's patient runs thin. I'm not sure when I am a fucking phone. If you want to learn, using nothing more, using nothing more than what you have in your own home right now, don't click off this ad. Hey, everyone, this is Dave Jones, the NBC guy.

and I prepared a special class. Contact me at NBCGyGy.com to learn more or send me an email at NBCGy at protonmail.com. break. I have blisters in places. I didn't even know I could get blisters. I agree. If I have to carry this bag one more step, Daniel is dead on his feet. Little Daniel is just going to have to buck up. We're free and I want to stay that way. Star, stop. Listen to yourself. We have to rest. Fine. Whatever. You know you need a rest too. We're no good, exhausting. You have a point. Okay, let's find a spot

Check out those rocks over there They form the perfect elf A small fire would go a long way With all that stone to reflect the heat We could grab one of those thin pieces of granite To make a little stove It's a great idea But what are you planning to cook on it?

I bet Dex and I can hunt something down I'm the better shot Not when it comes to long range or not I'm getting good I bet I could outchute you No way Okay, that's enough. Dad and Dex, you two go scout and find some food.

Star, you keep watch here and see if you can find some forageables. I'll get the shelter set up. And Daniel, go get firewood? Thanks, buddy. No problem. Nomads at nowhere. We've got to move home. It's another place with a part.

Our way takes Waiting for us Down this road Dinner is the one He's the one He's the one allowing you to eat at his table Thank you, T.J. I'm impressed as always.

The kid was a spoiled punk. Easy-picking, T.J. I would have loved to see that. The kid pissed himself. Yuri, come on in. What happened to you? It was a long trip home. It looks like it.

Yuri, my brother. Have a seat. You hungry? Storving. I'll get you a plate. And a peter, too. Not a problem. You're eating with children now, DJ? Tillman's son pissed himself.

Nate's mission was a success. He earned it. Not that it's any of your damn business. I'm sorry, DJ. That's all right. What the hell happened to you anyway? I swear. Dixon is a chameleon.

Here you go, Yuri. Thank you. The lead was sold. But you came home with nothing? I didn't even order the assault. When we were about to go in, I heard the guard on the radio. Hickson was 400 miles away in another town. Then what happened to you?

The militia guards, they caught up to us on the retreat. How did they know you were there? I don't know, but somehow they knew. Star, can you just slow down? I have to stay awake until Dad and Dex get back. Gosh, darn it! Did you hear that, Mom? Hear what?

It's probably just Dad and Dex. Yeah. Would y'all look what we got here? Two girls and one small boy. Must be our lucky day. Told y'all, I could smell a female a mile away. I heard those sweet voices on the windway before y'all smelt them. I don't care who found her.

She's the prettiest girl I've ever seen. Yeah, but you've only seen two. No, I haven't. Let's not get crazy, boys. Oh, we're going to get crazy here, ma'am. You two are a couple of lookers. Sweet as the Georgia Peach, I bet. Don't touch my sister.

Daniel, sit down. That's right, boy. Best listen to your mama. Bucket. Don't you move or I'll shoot. You can shoot me all you want. There's no bullets in it. Your father's gun is another story.

I'm going to blow your fucking brains out. Wait, Vince. Information. We need information. I can help y'all. Obviously, y'all ain't from around here. And obviously, you ain't either. I guess I deserve that.

No, you deserve a whole lot more. You've got every reason to hate me, mister. I know that, but I could help you. I'll tell you whatever you want to know. What's your name? My name? The name's Clint, sir. I'm awful sorry for upsetting your women, folk.

Well, Clint, that's my wife and daughter. You're not sorry for what you did. You're just sorry you got caught. So let's not play any more games. Are we clear? I hear you, mister. Wouldn't want no man. prison my family. If I had any.

Just shut up. Dex, Star, get some of our extra rope and tie him to that tree. Right there. Right there, Dad? So close to camp? You keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Just do it, damn it. Are you okay, baby? We're fine. I'm the dumbass that left my pistol

in my bag. I knew better. Look what we got. Two fatty little squirrels and a skinny rabbit. That should put some meat on our bones. Why don't you take Daniel with you to gut them while we clean this up? Don't kill him, Vince. We can't trust anyone out here, and we need information. I won't kill him yet, but you know we can't leave him alive.

We'll cross that bridge when we get there. Come on, Danny. Let's go. We are just a generation. Lost in our own voice. Looking for some adoration Making naive choices Think we know what it means to love can't say it enough The world ain't changing

This truck's operational sergeant Jessup. Yes, sir. We have three more coming from Empire now, sir. We have them ready to roll. We could get our lead on the fugitives at any time. Yes, sir. We'll be ready to roll. Major Virges, Lady Dolores would like to speak to you.

I'll be there in a minute. Yes, sir. Private McClintock. I want you to go recheck the scout reports. Yes, sir. I'm just going to know. Major Cole Verges. Delores is waiting.

Jennifer, you're looking lovely tonight. You know, Dolores would accept nothing less. Yes, ma'am, I do. Yes. Major Virgis is here. In demand. How are you today? I'd be a lot better for supplies to the north we're getting through.

We're taking care of all these federal bozos, and I can't get restocked. What changed? The feds are on Roundup in Montana. I have no jurisdiction there. I thought the mark we're in control of the north. We are, but the feds are pressing for more population control. I should have known you'd do nothing. Why would you say that?

You turned in Monroe. I told you, he tied my hands. Heard he died in the riot. I tried to assist him as much. much as I could. How could you be so cold? He was your friend. Cassidy is alive and free, she not? And what about when the feds come for the free towns in the West? I will defend them, Dolores. That's why I had to arrest Monroe. And what about this woman and her family that all these feds are searching for? What about them? What will you do when you find them?

It's a federal matter. They ran from a federal facility. There's little I can do to change that. I'm afraid the news is tightening major. It always has been. I'll see what I can do about your applies. Tell Jess at where the routes are. I'll send some teams to liaison on the trip. Yeah. Dad of Dex killed those bad. Soldiers kill people, but Dad's decks are soldiers. No, Daniel. They're not soldiers. But we don't have. They're not soldiers. But we don't have. have the soldiers to protect us. We have to protect ourselves. It's all about the family and taking care of one another. Those men would have done horrible things. I was just waiting for the right moment to do what Daddy did. I've been there for every single step. I've been careful

to hold on in case you trip. And every day I get to watch you grow. And every day you teach me things I didn't know. I hope I won't have to kill anyone. I hope so too, Danny. But the reality is, you probably will have to. When that moment comes, you can't think. You can't hesitate. You just point the gun and pull the trigger.

Do you understand me? Okay, well, I understand. If you hesitate, we're all dead. Bad people will assume you're weak because you're small. But look at me. I'm small, but not weak. Now after all that we've been through, I'm so proud of you. Oh, hurt my family.

That's right. And I love all the things you want to be. You can build and make up anything. And how I love it when you sing and dance. And I love that you will long. I always hold my hand. No matter what you do, I'm so proud of you.

Look over there. Where? Right there. It's a wild onion. You have to make sure you day way down next to it. But there's a tiny onion down there, and we have to make sure it smells like an onion. Why?

What? Why do you have to make sure it smells like an onion? There's a plant called Death Camus. camus that looks just like a wild onion but it has no smell we don't want to eat that if it ain't like that I could see why let's just use the rock to gut these squirrels how do you do that you cut down the belly like this and take his insides out then you cut around its feet like this and then it's neck you hold the head and when you pull on the skin

Wala! Off it comes. That's so cool. Can I try? Sure. Be careful. That knife is sharp. That's it. Cut all the way around. They'll pull out of the skin and... Ah! I did it! Shh, Danny. Oops. Sorry.

It's okay. You did great. Let me get this rabbit done so we can get back to Dad. You keep watch. Yes, man. So maybe I've got a lot to learn Maybe I'm just hanging on my word Maybe it's not a big concern If I raise my hand

Would I understand why I'm better with you? Major Virgis, sir. Report, Sergeant. Sir, we're tracking a small group of bounty hunters headed north. Same uniforms as the one that attacked Chappi's squad? We can't tell that from the infrared, sir. We're trying to get eyes on. Well, hurry at the hell up, Sergeant.

Where are our southern teams? Moving in, sir. Show me where they are. I want to know where they're heading and who we have in the area. They're over here, sir. The mountain, it's blocking the northern squad. And where are those beds? One of them is searching to the south, but the chatter is dismal down there.

I don't know why they would have gone north, but that seems what they did. And that's where all the chatter is. And it's where the other two federal squads are searching. Vince and Erica might not know there is no way through. They haven't been allowed to go that far north. The mountains are going to stop them in their truads. tracks. And the feds will get there first. Can we get a boat there? Sir, you know what the coastline looks like along there? Miles and miles of debris, all stacked up,

floating in and out with the tide. It would take a boat too long to try and get through. Sir? What is it? Sir, Cassidy's here to see you. Where is she? Waiting on your word to show herself. Keep me informed, Sergeant Avery. I have another appointment. Yes, sir. What are you doing here? Well, that's the one hell of a way to say hello. You are wanted by Federal Forces Cassidy if you haven't noticed this base is crawling with them right now.

I know. Those boys love it. Quit playing around. playing around. I'm sorry. I just can't stay away. Well, you should have. Do you know what it took for me to pull off that operation? I don't want to have my loyalties or those of the mercenary forces in question now. Then maybe you should have left me there. You weren't the only one we were after. That's why you're pissed? Because of that bitch? You shouldn't have been in that town, Cassidy. You knew what was coming. It was an accident. My dad left the only picture he had of my mother.

He went back for it and I went to protect him. Are you serious? He thought we were safe. He was wrong. If the feds had found you, they would have killed you both. She didn't have to shoot him. What would you have done? She killed my father.

And now you're going to split us apart because of the mistake? Now we need unity more than ever? We don't need her for this. We can win. We can fight. Our forces are ready. Civil war will equal more damage. dead bodies, more chaos and more reason for the feds to enslave more people.

Your dad knew that. You're gonna choose her over me? We have to try for peace. You can't be seen here again. You know what? I'll see you later than baby face. I've been reckless with my own mind. I haven't let myself let go.

I don't really want that much But what I want, I cannot touch So please at faith My heart is not a stone I am leaving the best part for you to own And I am only standing back to take you in Although I hope it lasts I know this too, shall be

Mom and Dad still have an hour to sleep. We've scouted the hell out of this. Want to double back and set up traps for anyone following us? Do you think we should? We didn't ask Mom and dad. They need the rest, and we can be done before they even know we went back. Okay, let's do it. And all life keeps pushing, but you keep losing yourself before you find out where you are.

If they would have rode the train to the end of the line, we may not be stomping through the woods. Or we may be worse off. Alex said there would be someone waiting for us. And mom said Bennett told her not to trust anyone. You mean the same guy who beat the hell out of her on a regular basis and arrested us? Maybe you see it. Maybe you don't. You're burning these bridges.

I'm giving us hope. Keeping a distance. You're calling me friend You're writing our history But you're just writing fiction Mom listened to him And he still betrayed her Alex told Mom Bennett arrested us to save us

Either way, we're still headed north Yeah Do you think we should have gone south? I don't know And all life keeps pushing But you keep losing your soul this looks like a great log to use for one of those whip traps Bennett taught us about go grab that vine and that other branch and we'll set another one up over there

no matter what side of the trail you're on you're screwed that's right Shh. I hear it too. Hurry up! We need to go. Almost done. They're on that ridge. Over there. May have a shot. We can't risk it, Dex. Come on.

Prepper Broadcasting Network is nine dynamic hosts. Seven podcasts a week, live shows, chat rooms, daily updates, all on prepping, survival, and patriotism. Visit prepperbroadcasting.com for your dose of self-reliance and independence. I gotta go dig a trench, baby. I'll be okay. You got your pistol? And the rifle. I'll be right back.

That's a man you got there, little lady. What do you know about it? Any man that keep his whole family together and all this, got us to be great. I wish my Pappy could have done that. How long have you been out here? I was born in Louisiana, Mom, Pappy, and four brothers and sisters. We done okay. No money but full bellies.

Mom and Paul went to town, the water came. I never seen none of them again. How old were you? Ice 13 then. You've been out here the whole time? How did you make it past the thermal detectors? Them cloaks you took out our bags. They were a special gift.

Keep you hidden from the thermal scanners. Where did you get them? I can't say, but one thing I do know, the radiation on the coast is real bad. I ate some fish from that ocean. I got real sick. Seriously? It's a slow death. Radiation, sickness. And I ain't ever seen a girl as pretty as y'all's daughter. We got them ionite tablets.

Y'all need to take them to survive. Thanks, Clint. Thanks, Clint. For what? Those cloaks, they have blocked thermal scanners. And they have iodine to protect from the radiation out here. He's lying. It's the truth, mister.

There was a nuclear plant in Southern California. It hasn't been operational for years before the quake. That's the truth, but they still storing rods there. They melted down. When I was working in the kitchens in Vegas, we had to include a mystery seasoning in the food. I wonder if it had iodine. How long would it take?

to infect us. It will take a while to affect us. But Daniel... What about Daniel? He's so small, it might affect him more. Lady told me to take one of them pills a day when we're out of there. What lady? Oh man, I'm sorry.

I'm supposed to give my mouth shut about it. What lady, Clint? Oh, come on, mister. I made a promise. And you promised to help my family? Shit, mister, that's my tooth. Tell me. She's a medicine woman in the Mercktown.

Used to be called Reno. Really? It's still there? Kind of. If he's right, we should be taking iodide. But how do we know those pills are what he says they are? I'll tell you how. Eat it. Thanks, mister. I need one this morning.

Here, babe. Let's start packing on. Should I wake up, Danny? Let him sleep. He'll need it. Baby, you know we're going to have to kill him and leave him with his buddies. He's not so bad, Vince. Not so bad?

Do you know what he would have done to you and Star? I know. I just... What? No one threatens my family. You're all I have left in this world. We'll find your parents, babe. How do you know that?

I found you. We just keep going until we do. Maybe you're right. But we still have to kill him. I'll leave the decision to you. You can do what you think is right. I want to tell us a dog with a morning. Hey, everything that I can't.

Must nights I just get so drunk that I do not know why. Well, I don't care, I don't give it damn. Nate needs a lady. I've got women waiting for me at home, and I'm tired. I'll see you in the morning. You're getting old, Yuri. No, I've just been working too damn hard. If you sucked up to Mr. Leymour, you could be training good.

grunts like your brother. Ha, forget that. I'd rather beat the streets any day. I'll see you tomorrow. Good night, brother. Come on, Nate. Yes, sir. It's easy to get caught up in nonsense.

It's easy to be in the world. Let's spinning around in circle. Got me sicker than that's your world. Sir, Ryan is on the line. You're going to want to hear this. Looks like you're on your own, Nate. Go find Laudner. He'll hook you up.

I will, sir. Hope everything's okay. If he's calling me now, I'm doubting it is. Smell like warm graphite. Swollen tongue and hard to swallow. I've had nothing like it since. And oh. Where did it?

Where did it go? Ryan, you better have good news for me. Sir, I lost two more men. How? They set traps along the trail. You're chasing a family. Two adults with three children, and you lost two men to booby traps? Sir, these people move like machines, and still they had enough time to sabotage us.

How is that possible? I'm wondering how it's possible. I've been listening to you makes excuses right now. Do I need to send out more men? No, sir. I have them located, but they have to be... You leave their bodies for the crows and get your job done. Sir, I...

Leave them and move. Yes, sir. Freaking useless. You know he's not. Mr. Lee. How long have you been there? Long enough. You underestimated them, didn't you?

A likely possibility, sir. Ryan is a good, loyal man. He'll get the job done. This woman, how is it possible she's evaded them this long? It's not just her, T.J. She's got her husband. The other two children are adults. They're just pups. We have whores younger than those kids, and they've been trained by their mother since birth. You went in your first collection at the same age as the eldest boy.

Should I go myself? You probably should have to begin with, but it's a mess out there with the feds chasing their tails around. You could send more men to Reno to reinforce Ryan's crew. What makes you think Erica will make it that far? Just a hunch. Make it happen, Mr. Lee. Commander Gray is going to be pissed if we don't wrap this up soon. Tell Commander Gray to be patient.

We'll get her. Mom, Dad, running, running, running, running, running. What? Why? They found us. Who? How far? Two ridges away. Come on, Daniel.

Daniel, get up. We have to move. Who's coming? The feds. The feds are tracking, y'all. Why? We escape Vegas. What?

How? Y'all can't leave me here. And why not? They'll take me to a camp. Nothing worse than you deserve. I'll yell, and they'll find y'all. Or, I'll stick my knife through your neck right now. You cannot run them above ground.

Even with the cloaks, they'll find you. But I can get you to safety. I promise you. Come on, Dad. We have to go. What do you want to do, babe? I'm probably going to regret this, but bring him. If I walked around and sent through the sounds of sirens,

could I make it home, or if I paint the town and watch through or towards the violence, would I want to love? You're sure they got on the train? I watched him climb aboard myself. Before he died, Chappie said that he never saw Eric get off the train. I'm sorry, Cole. We all knew the risk we put ourselves in every day. Isn't that the truth? But I know you two were close.

Like brothers. Have you seen Cassidy? I saw her, but I can't see her again. The feds... Major Burgess, can I get a word with you? Lieutenant Bowman, what an unexpected surprise. What are you doing outside the camp? It's all hands on deck to capture Eric and her family.

Commander Burns sent me to talk with you. About what? about why the reports from the Merck forces have been so spotty. This is your territory, Major. You have more forces out there than we do. We're using our thermal scanners. We've gotten nothing so far. Is that a fact?

You certainly have a soft spot for these free towns. Maybe we should start searching them. That won't do you any good. Why not? Because you know as well as I do. They are either on the southern coastal mountain ranges or they went south towards Texas. We have the southern routes locked down.

I'm guessing they went north. Why would they do that? That information is classified. You just let me know what you come up with. We're heading to sweep the area now. Very good. Did you all see the trackers, running, running, running, running, running, running, run. Did you all see the trackers?

We're just here. We heard them, but couldn't get eyes on. We're familiar with their movements. We've been on the salvage squad before. Y'all were working with the government. This just get better and better. Where the hell did you people come from? We joined so we could find a way to escape.

Sound travels farther out here than you. Y'all think, how y'all think I found y'all? Anyway, that probably means you have more time than y'all thought. And the trap star and I sat will slow them down even more. Yeah, they will. You guys said, what? Why didn't you tell us? We covered all our trails so they wouldn't know which way we were going.

And now you set traps? You just confirmed our location. We didn't think of that. I thought if we killed them, they won't be following us anymore. What's done has done. Hopefully the traps did their jobs. What ass next time? We're a team.

Okay, Dad. You're running, running, running, running, run and rip my legs and chip my bow. You'll never touch me without my permission, you piece of shit. I recognize that kick. T.J., sir. Margaret Parker. You having a problem? No problem, sir.

Interesting way to end the evening. Who said the evening was over, sir? Everyone's drinking out the pit tonight. Really? Why don't we go over there? Go there with you, sir? Yeah, why not? Oh, I just, I don't know. Come on.

I'll go get you a drink, sir. Don't worry about me. Go get yourself one. Yes, sir. What can I get you? Holy shit, are you T.J. Swenson? What do you think? I think you look a lot like him, but I've never seen them that close.

Well, we'll have to fix that. What do you drink, sir? Whiskey, and you can call me T.J. Yes, sir. I mean, uh, T.J. Sir. No, uh, forget about it. I'll get me a drink. You do that. T.J. Sir, what are you doing here?

Don't look all stiff, Nate. I want to blend in. You? Blending in? Okay, sir. Sit down. Here you go, T.J. I thought you were going to Laudner's to find a woman. I came here instead.

Thought I might find me a real lady rather than want a laudette. at the end of the night does it really matter maybe one day i hope to find my forever lady good luck with that tj come dance with me slow down girlie come here sit with me Nate this here is my girl margaret how you doing she's beautiful isn't Isn't she? T.J. What? You are? She is, T.J.

This girl can kick some ass, too. I can respect that. You better because I love her like a daughter. Do you understand? Yes, T.J. Good. Now take her out to the dance floor. Yes, T.J. Moral patches, morale patches that are prepper-related, things like, hey, can I drink that fuel?

Two is one, one is none, three's a guarantee, or been prepping since Y2K? Well, if so, go to Patch of the Month.com and subscribe for $10 a month or $100 a year. Wow, look at this place. Most towns used to look like this, Daniel. I've just never seen one. Mom, look, a toy store Isn't that one of those transformers? Well, go get it if you want it.

I don't think anyone will mind. We don't have time for shopping. We'll just let them grab a toy. We'll only take a minute. Look at Clinton Star. They're just talking. I swear if he touches one hair on her head. Mom, dad, check it out.

We got Uno cards and a transformer. What was this guy called again? Hey, that's Optimus Prime, the leader. Let's go, y'all. It's just a little further. Oh my gosh, was that a great meeting hall? No, ding-dong, that was a grocery store. That whole building was filled with food?

Yep, anything you wanted. Bread, donuts, milk, fruit, veggies, meat, and even ice cream, all fresh and ready for eating. I'm surprised you remember so much. How could I forget? It's down the street. In this house? No, to the shed in the back.

What the hell is this, Clint? And what's this, mister? That is a secret tunnel. Let's send the women, folk, and the kid down there and go throw those triggers off a trail. Can't have this place getting found out about. Couldn't agree more. Dad, we don't split up.

I'll go with dad. You guys be careful. Come on, Danny. It smells like an old shoe down here. Another tunnel. You know how I just love being underground. Sir me, Go running, running, running, running, running, running.

I'm looking my skin. Sir, the feds however located. Where? O'Khurst, sir. Shit, how do they make it that far so quickly? I don't know, sir, but we're not going to cut them off. No, but we might be able to catch up with the feds. It's a small group of federally authorized soldiers.

Bounty hunters? Yes, sir. Let's move, boys. We need to double-time it. Yes, sir. Oakhurst is on the horizon, sir. Slow down. I don't know what the situation is. I want defensive formations.

Assume the field is high. Yes, sir. Sir, those black shirt fighters are over at that house searching it. There's only three of them. Let's move our forces in. I want some answers. Put your hands in the air. We are mercenaries. We are friendlies.

Then point your rifles someplace else. Do you have ID? Here. I'm sure a pass from Colonel Henderson will satisfy your requirements. Yes, sir. That will do just fine. Any luck finding the fugitive? We don't answer to you.

I understand that, but we fight for the same side. If we share information, we can find her faster. I wasn't authorized to share anything with you, and I suggest that you steer clear of me and my men. You do whatever it is you do, but the mercenaries are taking control of this area. We won't stand in your way, but don't get it ours. Why didn't you tell that guy he had to leave?

He has a pass from the colonel. So? So we don't need that spotlight on us right now. Major Virges, you're going to want to hear this. What? The trail's going to. on cold, sir. This family is something else. There are too many tracks. They're all mixed up. I can't tell them apart. The trails lead off in every direction, but none of them go anywhere. They can't just

disappear. The bounty hunters went north. Why? I don't know, sir, but they left. I'll go call in squads. We'll search the place end to end, start splitting up the search zones. Yes, sir. work, Major Virgis. Lieutenant Bowman, you made it here quickly. We heard chatter. Where's the family? I don't know, sir. Major Virgis, you can't withhold information regarding the investigation. If I had information to share, I would.

My trackers didn't find a thing. I was just about to call in squads to have the town searched. Don't bother. The federal forces will take control from here. You don't have the authority to do that. No, but Commander Burns does, and I'm taking my orders from him. Do what you've got to do, Lieutenant. You're just going to walk away?

Those pounding hunters went north, and that's where the moors are heading, so that's where we're going. I'll get the truck ready to roll. Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na. No, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na. Mr. Lee, you home? T.J., my son. I hope you got good news last night. Well

Ryan chased him to the town of Oakhurst and then they disappeared What are you talking about? Where'd they go? It's something else Mr. Lee Ryan is one of our best trackers Those refugees knew what they were doing Made false trails everywhere The feds brought in dogs

But they had hopped over so many fences Making false trails The trainer spent all day lifting the dogs back and forth Those federal morons are good for nothing I know that family His family's going north to Minnesota. Vince's parents are there. His dad has a vet clinic in town.

You know it. Scouted it when I went up to see Kiara Webb. You do impeccable work, son. I know they are going north. You think you can get called to put a chopper in the air? It sure would make the job easier. T.J. This is a mess. I know, sir. I'll fix it.

You better. Finally, you're back. Where the heck have you been? I threw them off, good, Dad. Those birds were making more into calls. Those feds were too close for comfort. What about the dirt covering the hatch? Won't the soldiers find the opening? Check this out. See the handle?

It's attached to a stick above us, but under the floor of the shed. When I move it back and forth, it spreads the dirt back over the hatch. That's ingenious. I didn't design it. I doesn't know how to use it. Did you see the trackers? No, but they're close Too close Let's go

Are these tunnels Are these tunnels How did all these tunnels? Are these tunnels Deep enough to keep us Concealed from their thermal imaging tech? Sure it is How did all these tunnels get built?

I was told they always been here They had to do a bunch of clearing after the quakes though I guess they had old miles that the marijuana grows used to avoid getting caught by the feds. Ironic, isn't it? We're still using them to evade the government. Yeah, never really thought about it that way. Who's they?

What's that now? You said they had a lot of clearing to do. Who's they? The refugees, ma'am. The refugees to survive. If folks didn't have any money, importance, or land, they got rounded up into camps. The government said they would eat and be safe, but some knew better. They hid in the tunnels, and there was nothing to do but connect them back together while they waited for the soldiers to clear up the land above.

Did you see anything back there? Nothing. I think we're good to go. Y'all been lucky you found me. You'd been busted for sure. Just keep walking. And now we're staying here on the fountain across the way And here's the end of the tunnel, folks A wine cellar The tunnel ends in a wine cellar

Oh, how very ironic Isn't it? What do you mean, Mom? When I survived the Great Quake, it was because of the wine and the cellar Oh, yeah! Calling a song To fields of green And postures of sun

Oh, thank God we are out of there I hear you I couldn't take one more minute in that tunnel But what is that smell? Gross, look at that thing, Dad! It's a freaking whale, right? Yeah, it is. Well, folks, this is where we're part ways.

What? Look, y'all are headed northeast from here, but me, I'm going south of Texas. I heard there's free country down there and land, and I fit in a little better. If y'all know what I'm saying? How do we know you're not going to start following us? Look,

y'all been a lot of fun to hang around with. Well, not really. And you're just a little too hot to run around with more ways than one. That's fine. Thanks, Clint, for helping save my family. No, sir, you did that a few days ago. I was just repaying you for not

killing me, too. like I deserve next time try saying hi to a lady and sends a point in a gun at her yes sir I will y'all take care now now what you heard the man

we want to go northeast to reach Reno I think we should use the shoreline for a while it doesn't seem to be a very popular hangout spot that's because it smells freaking horrible Here, babe, cover your face with this. Let's get the hell out of here. Thank you for listening to the Changing Earth audio drama

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