The Prepper Broadcasting Network - 4-10 Fishing & Smoking

Episode Date: November 21, 2024

Erika hangs with new friends and recieves an unexpected surprise as TJ closes in. Virgis readies the forces in Denver.Based on The Changing Earth Series Novels, available at Amazon.com.Get your signed copies at ChangingEarthSeries.com.PIck up your  Changing Earth Gear at ChangingEarthSeries.comBecome a subscriber and help the Changing Earth world go around!Don’t forget to leave a review or like and Subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Pain. Pain is the great equalizer, the secret to life. From the time I was a boy, I learned to always inflict pain faster than my opponent, to never let pain guide my decisions, and always harness the pain for my own strength. The Great Quake brought misery and death to a callous number of people, but it made me a god, ruler of my domain, the greatest bounty hunter to ever live. No one, no one dares run from T.J. Swenson, except one. They call her the lone survivor. The savior of the refugees. But she is my greatest bounty ever. This is life on the changing earth. I'm glad you decided to take Serge. He's always protected me.

I wish you could take Yuri too. So do I, Mr. Lee. But Gerber will have to do. I won't be able to get messages out to you. I know. You make sure you bring her home. This is it, TJ. I will not fail, sir. Then get the hell out of here and get the job done.

I'll be back as soon as I can. TJ. Carl is here. Until we meet again, sir. You take care of him, Serge. You'll know I will, sir. I know. You ready for this, TJ?

Let's go get the girlie. This is Bishop. He'll be going with us all the way. Bishop. TJ, nice to meet you. What do you do? I'm a medic. And my right arm. This is Dallas. She'll take the SUV back to base after she drops us off at the ferry.

From there, we'll be refugees looking for sanctuary and happy to lend their fighting skills for the cause. Always happy to lend a helping hand, especially when I get to bring home Erica Moore at the end of the day. The Supreme General's trophy. Let's go get her. I am coming in for you I imagine like a cobra Baby, get on up from under You can be a runner I will be the hunter You have nowhere to go Your escape is my show

All the stars are aligned. Give it up, you are mine. Are you ready, ready, ready? She did what? General Merkley has a guard on her, but she evaded him. She certainly keeps life interesting. I assume she's been confined to base? She goes from the tent, to the mess, to the gym, and that's it.

You oversee it? Most days, but she has a guard on her 24-7. Where have you been spending your time? I met this woman, Michelle, in Reno. Miss Longlegs, huh? Yes, she's, well, she's something I have not had in a lot of years. I feel ya. I can't wait for my something to finally get back home.

We lost Nevada? We did. It's gone, Patrick. The water just kept coming. How are resources here? Tight. We need to take Denver if we want to survive the winter. That's the plan, but we need more volunteers.

The fighters want to know where Erica is. Are you ready to reveal her location? Not yet, but soon. Time is moving fast. I am moving slow. All the days that passed had nowhere to go. I watched them slip away as far as I can see.

I left them road astray. I left the road astray It did not bother me I'll be home later. Where are you headed? I'm going to do some drawing. But you don't have your sketchbook.

I've been working with clay on rock. That sounds cool. You'll have to show me that sometime. I was hoping to have some time together as a family. I'm going to spend the afternoon with Megan by the lake. I promised Trucker we would go swimming. Didn't I, boy? Oh, yes I did. Who's going to go swimming? You are, you are. Well at least Star agrees with us. Don't you Super Star? Actually, Kyle is going to head out with the next patrol team. We were going to go into town for dinner tonight. You still got me babe?

I guess so. Oh, I'm not good enough for you now? I'll make it worth your while. Oh, Mom, come on. Bye, Mom. Bye, Dad. Come on. Why do I get scared when you have that look in your eyes? What look? I promise we won't break many rules.

The training field? This should be fun. Victoria, can you cover us? I know we only have a couple hours before Hensley will be looking for us. We'll be back before then. You know I will. Come on, Fitz. Through here.

This is the back side of the homesteads. Where have you been spending your time lately? You'll see. Hey, here! Hello, Karen. Who do you have with you today? You know you're not supposed to tell anyone about the back route. This is my husband, Eddie.

All right, that works. I have heard a lot about you. I am Gare. And this is my brother in arms, Ned. That's funny, because I haven't heard much about you. Nice to meet you. I am not surprised. This woman is quite a mystery sometimes.

She sneaks back and forth. I have figured people have their own business, and it isn't any of my concern. You got any smoke? We can't stay long. All right, girl. Don't get your panties wrinkled up. I have done here. Let us head back to the forge. Wow, this is incredible. What do you think I do around here? Sitting around here, yanking my chain all day?

Metal is the game. An urge of my game. Very nice. Mmm. Mmm. myself cause I'm falling apart please wake me up cause I'm slipping can't fight this feeling off no more you're not in uniform

Eddie nah my wife keeps me in shape I train a lot but I'd rather grow food I do keep myself ready but I'm not sold on one oppressive force over another. Makes me worry. Respect your superiors, but kneel to know what Thor would smile upon you, my friend. Oh, it's been a while since I had anything like that. I'm good, guys. anything like that. I'm good, guys. How do you like the homestead garden? They're running a very tight system. I have some suggestions to make the pumps more efficient. Eddie, we gotta go.

She keeps you on a tight schedule. Yeah, she's the boss. I feel your pain, brother. It was very nice meeting you. I am going to get Lars to talk to you about that system. I think it could help. Anytime. Babe, we have to go.

Don't let me keep you. There you are. That was close, Karen. Henley will be here any second. Sorry, it won't happen again. Good evening, Private Case. Are you headed to dinner? You know, there's no one back at the tent. No, I think we're going to skip dinner tonight. If prepping guns and politics sounds like your cup of tea, come check out the Matter of Facts podcast every Friday on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify with my co-host, Andrew Bobo. Jeez. Because you have to look out for me. That's true, my brother. So much stock.

Just right for the peaking. We only have one focus, gentlemen. I'm just saying. Tran better have a big net out there in this stream. Snipers. In the tower, CJ. Fighters. Over here.

Everyone else. Over there. That's us, boys. Name's Henry Chester. What's your training background? Private defense contracting. Arms up so I can scan you for a chip. I don't have a chip. No, you don't. Have you fought with the mercenary army before? No. I survived my family down south, but the war overtook my land and the feds took my family. I'm ready for some payback. Are these men with you? Yes, sir. We met along the way. I'd proudly die in battle with any of them.

Good. Makes my job easier. Here's your tent number. You report to Lieutenant Colonel Dusty Jackson in the morning. 0500. Yes, TJ. Or should I say, Henry? You're going to have to leave Sheila in your tent, Henry. You're probably right. Let's get cleaned up and go get a drink. What? We have been walking all day.

I'm not going to bed without a shot. There's a bottle in your bag. Sergei, I'm going to go get a drink. If you want to stay and sleep, do it. I'll go with you, TJ. I'm game. What about you, Carl? I'm going to bed. We've got an early morning. See, Sergei? There's no shame in it.

I'm going. Then let's go. With second chances Ask all you want I've got no new answers Dinner was excellent, Kyle. I've never eaten noodles like that before. Ramen bowls are made with all kinds of ingredients. Kind of like survival stew with noodles. Survival stew? Yeah, as you travel,

you pick all of the edibles that you can find. You put it all together in a pot and add water. Boom, survival stew. Sounds delightful. Hey, don't knock it till you try it. But I have to admit, some stews are better than others. Ramen is kind of the same way. What are you looking at me like that for? What was that for? You're so beautiful. Kyle, you know I'm not ready for another relationship. It's just been too rough after Sean.

Mr. Fumble Bumble, you shouldn't lose any sleep over him. You didn't know him like I did. But we jumped into things so fast, and before I knew it, we were married. And then he left me. I'm not going to leave you. I would run away with you right now. No, you wouldn't. I sure would. Let's go. I can't do that anymore either. My folks need me, and nothing is going to get easier for them. My folks need me, and nothing is going to get easier for them. We are in too deep now. I know. I'm just teasing.

Trust me, I knew immediately I would die for that woman if someone asked me to. Don't even say that. I'm just saying. I'm all in as well. Thanks, Kyle. I'm going to go get us another drink. If the waitress is that busy, she could probably use a hand. That's the daughter, TJ. What was her name? Skye?

Star? Yeah. That's her right over there. I'm going to talk to her. No, you can't. She may be able to identify you. Good. I'll take her out back and... We can't blow our cover, Sergei. Shut your damn mouth.

Bishop, you go talk to her. Why? Scout it. Okay, TJ. Hi. Hello. I know you from somewhere. I haven't been in town long. Where are you from?

I just came in from Texas. Oh, weren't you with that band? The Renegades? Yeah, I knew I saw you somewhere. That was a great show in Louisiana. What are you doing here? Managing another band? No, I left the band and came out west when the northern invasion happened. That's why I'm here to help take back the north.

You're fighting with the forces? I sure am. Are you? I do fight, but I also cook. In the mess? No, I actually cook for the general. No kidding. Look at you. Can I help you, Mr... Crenshaw.

This lady has spoken for. That's funny because she didn't mention that to me. Well, I'm sure you just misunderstood. She's far too beautiful to be with a pretty boy like yourself. Okay, that's quite enough, gentlemen. I can speak for myself. And no, I am not spoken for. Thank you. Star, wait! What did she sound like?

A feisty ass woman. Just like her mother. What'd you find out? She's cooking for the General. Oh, that's nice and private. Coming for ya Baby I'm coming Coming for ya Baby I'm coming Coming for ya Baby I'm coming

Coming for ya I am coming for ya Coming for ya I'm not your like a cobra Maybe get on my phone But you can be a runner I will be the hunter Tonight you're cold, boy, cold, boy Maybe get on the phone, boy, boy You can be a runner I'll be the hunter

It's so nice that you came by in the morning. I know you're not a morning person. But you are. I missed you. Roxy is so excited to get to learn from your mom again. Star went on and on about the leather outfit Roxy was going to make her so she could look sexy while hunting. I don't think Kyle cares about a leather outfit. He is rather smitten with her, isn't he?

Is she scared because of what happened with... What was that guy's name? Sean. I don't think so. What about Dexter? Has he had a girlfriend? He liked this girl Carolyn in Minnesota. But she was the mayor's daughter. She was just playing him.

Well, at least he got to play. Oh, come on. He's always been good friends with Megan. They've been spending a lot of time together lately. Knock, knock. Good morning. Hi, Nancy. How are we this morning?

Can't complain. How was your night with Walter? What's this now? It was very nice. Oh, dang. Play on, player. She didn't tell you? No, guess I'm not in the loop.

Come on, let's go get some breakfast. For one another I'll be just another project We'll both fix our others Just waiting to crumble. Hi, this is Sarah F. Hathaway, the creator of the Changing Earth series and the voice of Erica Moore. Visit changingearthseries.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 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.changingearthseries.com That's www.changingearthseries.com dot com. I can't stay in training anymore. Members of any fighting force must want to be there in order for their efforts to be valued.

Well, I don't want to be there. Staff Sergeant Berkley will be the death of me. Then why do you go? You can make a living or at least survive on your artwork. I have to protect my mom. That's why the staff sergeant has it out for me. He knows who my mom is. Your mother? Your mother seems like she can take care of herself. Yeah, but they would use me to get to her. Who would? The Federal Forces. I'm sorry, I'm not supposed to talk about it.

What did your mother do? She's always fought for me, and I can't even defend her. Why would they come after her family? It doesn't add up, son. They would. I saw it with my own eyes, and all I could do was run like a coward. Come with me. Wow, it's a beautiful training room. My passion for

painting comes from my love of the sword. I'm not worthy of your training, sir. You know what I did. I've already decided. If you turn me down now, it would be a great insult. But sir, I haven't been truthful with you. Does this have to do with your mother? Yes, sir. My name is Daniel Moore. I'm the son of Erica Moore, the lone survivor of Sacramento. Good for you, son. That's even more reason for me to train you. But sir... Daniel, I'm more concerned reason for me to train you. But, sir... Daniel, I'm more concerned with the side of yourself you keep buried, not the temporary lie you're living to keep your family safe.

Here, take this training sword. The sword is an extension of yourself. A brush that you can use to paint your imagery onto the battlefield. a brush that you can use to paint your imagery onto the battlefield. Think of painting. Think of the image you want to create. Work your sword like your brush. Good.

Now learn to work outside of your palette. Feel the emotion behind the strokes and let them flow out of the end of the sword. Good, Daniel. That's very good. You must know yourself inside if you expect to influence the energy outside of you.

I couldn't stop them, Mr. Rowan. They killed my friends. Shot them down like they were nothing. I saved my grandma. But I ran away and hid. They would have captured me to get my mom. It would have been my fault. Sounds to me like you let wisdom and your brilliant colors guide your life.

The path before us is not always clear. But if we put one foot in front of the other, the strokes on the canvas become an inspiration for others. And now, my young student, you must let your feet carry you home. We have much to learn tomorrow. Thank you, Mr. Rowan. I'll expect you right after lunch tomorrow. Yes, sir. I'll be here. Hi, Carmen. Hi, Daniel. Where are you coming back from so quickly? Oh, I was just out

drawing. You know me. There's so much activity here. I haven't seen you at all after morning PT. We are going to have a big soccer game tomorrow. Are you gonna play? I don't think so, Carmen. I told this lady that I would do a portrait of her. Are you

serious? What's up, dude? You haven't been acting like yourself lately. I know. I just need time to think. It's nice to be able to relax once in a while. If Staff Sergeant Merkley is always on me at PT, I just need a break. That guy sure does have it out for you. I think maybe he's just pissed. His dad put him in charge of training the kids, but why you? He knows my mom. Oh, that makes sense. Or his underwear are too tight and his balls are getting crushed all day. I gotta go. My great-great-grandpa will be waiting for me.

I think we're all going to dinner tonight anyway. Let me tell my mom what's up and I'll go with you. That would be great. Hi, Daniel. I haven't seen you around in a while. I've been busy. I guess so. Your mom just left to get cleaned up for dinner.

We're going over there to meet them. Is that okay, Mom? Sounds good to me. I gotta go. Why? The afternoon's still young. I know. I just can't shake a feeling and I gotta go check it out. You worry about her too much. With good reason. You saw what she did to the mayor's wife because that grunt couldn't keep his eyes on her.

She only needs a minute to get into trouble. Why is it your problem, Patrick? So, Erica is my responsibility. I molded that woman for resistance. I trained her to be the fighter she is. When you create something like that, you can't just let it run wild. Give yourself too much credit. You don't think that existed in her before you got a hold of her? You know, it did, but I honed it, bred it, encouraged it. I needed her story, her tenacity, and her heart. She turned me into the man you love, and I was helping her make a stand. Then I guess I should be thanking her.

Go do what you gotta do. But take it easy on the woman. She's been through a lot. I will. Don't worry. How's she doing, Staff Sergeant? Oh, uh, good sir. She's in the bathroom right now, though. That's fine. I'm headed over to talk with Lieutenant Colonel Virgis. I'll be back. I have to hang the bandana for Erica.

Trouble, trouble, trouble. Try to set you free Try to let it be But with you it's trouble Wow, Cupcake. That must have been one hell of a bomb you dropped in there. I'm not really feeling that good. You're looking tired and your eyes are all bloodshot. Maybe it's allergies or something. You should go see your father-in-law. I think I'll

just go back to the tent. I can talk to him when he comes home. I'll walk you there. No, really, First Sergeant, it's fine. I insist, Erica. Well, if you insist, then let's go. go but you've got that trouble running through your veins when i ask for no more you go on insane tried everything but you just make the same trouble trouble trouble yeah you guys wait here i I'll be back. Where are you headed? To my contact. I'm going with you. You want my consulting services?

I'm going. Come on. Sir. As you were, Rodriguez. What do you got for me? Glad you could make it, sir. We've located a place to secure the target. Well done, Rodriguez. Explain yourself. Behind the base building, there's a hole in the fence. The target leaves the base, traveling down a wooded path to the homestead parameter. There's a hole there, and Etika visits with some guy at the homesteads.

Is she under guard? No, sir. Sounds like easy pickings, Commander. What about the husband? He goes out to the gardens and the homesteads and trains in the gym. He'll be much harder to acquire. The kids? Star works in the kitchens. The eldest boy, Dexter, works for the mercs on sniping and scout teams. And the youngest boy, Daniel, goes into the homesteads each day after the training at the base in the morning. The whole family is using aliases here. First

Sergeant Bennett's hiding them. Someone got a promotion. Where is First Sergeant Bennett? He trains teams most days, but at nights and in the morning he has a lady friend that he spends most of his time with. Does he know Erica sneaks out? I don't think so, sir. She has a female guard that waits in the Merc Training Center. Is Bennett getting that relaxed? It could be our lucky day. Thanks for the information, Rodriguez.

Let's go do some scouting before the night falls. Sounds like a runner. I will be the hunter. Prepper Broadcasting Network is nine dynamic hosts. Seven podcasts a week. Live shows rooms daily updates all on prepping survival and patriotism visit prepperbroadcasting.com for your dose of self-reliance and independence You've been hitting it really hard lately, right? Every afternoon while you've been out playing smoochie face. Let's see what you're pushing these days then. Honestly, I haven't been in here much.

I've been out on the field practicing martial arts forms, sprints, and working on agility. Sounds like excuses to me. Are we going to train or argue? Don't get all defensive. I was just checking on your progress. I'm actually going to spend the afternoon with Michelle. I was just seeing how you're doing. You two are getting really close, aren't you? I like spending time with her. It's been a while since I found a woman like that. That's good, Bennett. It's about time. Well, I'll catch up with you later. He's poking around a lot. He'll be so busy with Michelle, he'll never even notice I'm gone.

Your search pattern is still off, Cupcake. Son of a bitch. There's a hole in the fence. Over the river and through the woods. Where are you going, Opscotch? To a hole in the back of the homestead fence. Who are those guys? Smoking and fishing.

The homestead fighters? Oh yeah, she's been training her butt off. That sneaky little... I can't get no love. I can't get no love. Yeah. Cause with you it's trouble. Trouble, trouble, trouble. Hi, Nancy. Hi, Patrick. Is Eddie around? No. He should be at the mess, Nancy.

Hi, Patrick. Is Eddie around? No. He should be at the mess, though. Didn't he eat with Erica? He had to help his mom with a project before lunch, so they ate separately. I know he's headed out to the homestead after lunch. Is everything okay, First Sergeant? Knowing my daughter, she's probably off somewhere causing trouble.

You know her too well, ma'am. You two take care now. You guys mind if I join you? Sure. Have a seat, bro. You're not out with Michelle this afternoon? Oh, yeah, Michelle. You've been spending a lot of afternoons cooped up with her.

Isn't that Miss Longlegs? Yes, Mitchell. We met in Reno and connected again here. I'm not out with Michelle today because I was going to train with Erica. Where is she? Sounds like trouble brewing. Wouldn't you know it? I just finished up.

Yeah, me too. I gotta get back to the kids. And I've gotta get back and check on Penny. We'll see you guys later. Well, Bennett, where is she? That's what I was going to ask you. Don't you have a guard on her? Yeah, her guard is posted out at the abandoned training field where Erica should be.

I'll deal with that later. Sounds like you got a problem. Vince, we have a problem. Did you know she goes and hangs out with the fighters from Homesteads? They're out there fishing and doing drugs. You mean the Colorado boys? They're nice guys, Bennett. She already took me to meet them. Did you know gear makes knives? Really good ones, too. You'd like him. As far as the drugs, it's just a little weed, Bennett. Lighten up. She's been through hell. And now she must hide so that she's not hunted every day?

She hates not being able to rally the troops. So she smokes a little weed now and again to fight off the physical and psychological pain. Who cares? You're fine with your wife gallivanting around with men like that? Aren't you worried? About what?

About her cheating. Okay Bennett, beyond the fact that I trust Erica with 100% of everything that I am, if you got to know those guys you'd find out they're all family men. They're no more interested in Erica for the same reason that you are. She should be training and preparing for Denver, not filling her days with R&R. Look who's talking. She's been on lockdown, left alone to train all day.

So she met some new friends in the process. She's safe in there, Walsh. Maybe you're right, Vince. We've all been run through the ringer. Maybe we all need some time to get our souls straight. She'll be ready when you need her. You know her. She'll step up to whatever plate you need her to. So, Bennett, don't be too hard on her and her guard for letting her take a break.

What do you care about her guard? You didn't know? Eric and Victoria go way back. Victoria was one of her first students at the Las Vegas camp. The skills Erica gave her landed her in a prison cell where Merkley found her. Those sneaky women. They didn't say anything about that. I had absolutely no idea. Victoria is loyal to Erica. Getting her in trouble won't do either of them very well.

You know what, Vince? What's that? It's a good thing I came to find you before I went off and did something stupid. See, you can teach an old dog new tricks. You know, Vince, it's been a while since we got in the ring together. That's because I'm not stupid. I'll be ready when you need me to. But without getting in the ring with you.

But you've got that trouble running through your veins. When I ask for normal, you go all insane. Tried everything, but you just made the same. Trouble, trouble, trouble, yeah. Hello, Cupcake. Holy shit, Bennett. What are you trying to do? Give me a heart attack?

Where's your guard, Erica? She's back at the field. What were you doing? You followed me. You can see the lake from the fence. You know exactly what I was doing. I do, and I'm not happy, but I am trying to understand. You are? I would have liked to see some self-discipline and focus on training, but overkill can be a bad thing too. Sometimes the soul needs time to heal.

I'm also not thrilled with your choice of friends. I like them. You're free to choose your own friends. I just want you to know my opinion. Are you just messing with me, Bennett? I know. You're an alien imposter. What happened to the real Bennett? I understand how hard it is to be hidden here.

The major problem I'm having with your route is a lack of a guard. You know how impossible one-on-three could be. You're not wrong. Gleason knows you're leaving, right? You can tell me she won't receive a formal reprimand. Yeah, she knows. I want her to go with you. She can wait hidden near the hole in the homesteader's fence.

Thanks, Bennett. I really wasn't expecting that. I'm not letting you off the hook completely. I want you training at least every other day in the afternoon. And since you aren't putting as much time in the afternoon, we'll just have to step up to morning sessions. Staff Sergeant Gleason, are you missing something? Yes, sir. Staff Sergeant, I'm obviously not happy with this situation. Erica and I have discussed it, and you are to follow her.

Yes, sir. This lack of attention to detail will cause you some extra work in the morning PT sessions. I expect to see you in the ring with me tomorrow, and we'll start specializing your training. Yes, sir. I expect to see you in the ring with me tomorrow and we'll start specializing your training yes sir I'm getting tired of taking orders from that redneck TJ Sheila's getting lonely spending all day in the tent by herself see that sergeant over there

teaching the kids yeah that's General Merkley's kid no wonder he looks so pissed off what else do you got See that sergeant over there teaching the kids? Yeah. That's General Merkley's kid. No wonder he looks so pissed off. What else do you got? Are we going to be able to pull this off? It's going to be a trick, Carl.

I thought Bennett busting Erica on the trail was going to kill that opportunity, but she's back out there. Really? Bennett allows it? The guard goes with her. The female? Yes, sir. Easy pickings. What about the rest of the family? You know I'm not fond of assassination jobs, Carl.

That was the order. I've been thinking about it. The tent at night. There's a lot of guards around. It's the only time they're all together. Bennett isn't with them. We get Eric on the trail and the rest of the tent that night. Hell, with just one female guard, you and I could take them.

And we could have a Sergei, Gerber, and Bishop finish the job at the tent. It may just work. I know it will. Come on. Let's change the route. There's their tent. See they're all in there playing cards. They're used to Erica's absence. Now we just need to know when she'll be on the trail. Did you connect with our contact in Sedalia? Yes, sir. They've got the information on the command units in Denver,

and the people to give us another invasion force, but they are lacking weapons. Do we have surplus to arm them? We do, sir. I'd like to have a larger force of mercenaries trained. What's the problem? The people. They're tired. They want a moment of calm. They'll never have it. They'll become slaves and outcasts to the central region. They already are, sir. One step at a time. If we take Denver, we control the west.

What does our timeline look like? Cassidy was going to pull as many forces from the south as she could to bolster the militia forces I'll have to see what she comes up with When is she expected back? I don't know, sir. Communications have been slow Let me know as soon as we have the answer We need coordination with the force we have left in the north Yes, sir

Yes, sir. Sir, can I get a moment of your time? What's up, Bennett? What do you know about the guys that lead the Homesteaders' defense? The Colorado boys? Good guys. Cassidy's related to Gare. He's a cool guy. Goes on and on about his Viking guides. They're all good fighters. I haven't got a chance to know them very well. Why? I saw them training in the gym.

I was curious why they weren't fighting with us. I wouldn't worry about them. They don't bother us, and we don't bother them. How's Erica been doing? Good. Just good? There's no Erica news? Nope. She's been training and under guard. Okay.

Anyway, thanks, sir. I'm going to meet Michelle for dinner. I'll see you later. As I can see, I left and rode astray. It did not bother me. I'm going to be free. 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've prepared a special class. Contact me at NBCguy.com to learn more or send me an email at NBCguy at protonmail.com. DJ, the ladies are on the trail. Let's do it, boys. We'll be home before you know it.

Sergei, do not take them before you get the signal. Yes, sir. Come on, Carl. Hand me another blank here you go this one is ready for a handle I'm on it the refugee fighters are going to love this gear everyone must have a knife

hello little sister. When did you get back in town? Hi, Jeer. How the hell are you? Why can I complain? Well, I could, but it wouldn't make a difference. Bennett told me Erica was here with you. I gotta say I'm surprised you took that well. Erica, this is Karen.

What do I take well? Karen, what are you talking about? Gear, my name is really Erica Moore. I'm the lone survivor of Sacramento. You're the... What the fuck? I'm sorry, Gear. I wanted to tell you, but I couldn't.

If the feds knew I was here, it would put everyone in danger. You bitch! You killed my father! I could break you like a twig. Gere, she's... Gere, don't. I challenged her. I hated her. We fought with knives to the death, and she's a skilled warrior. I have the scars to prove it, but she's also a skilled leader. Think about what you are doing. The Resistance needs her alive.

I could give a shit about Resistance. My father was a misdirected coward, and he died at a woman's hands. She's my friend and a respected fighter. I will never forgive you if you do this. Yeah, Cassidy is telling the truth. You need to let it go. I have more reason to

respect her than I do my own father. I loved Dad, but what's done is done. She did what she did to save the soldier she was with. Her warrior spirit dominated that day. It wasn't easy for me to come to terms with it either. But I have. This is life now.

You okay? Yeah. It's nice to see you, Cassidy. I didn't realize this was your brother. Jere took his Nordic name after Dad formed the Western Resistance. It is a name I could respect. The Nordic gods smiled

upon me the day that I made it official. Erica, can you come with me? We need to talk. Sure. You can talk here. You don't want to hear about this. It's just resistance talk. Maybe I do.

Okay then. Phillip, will you check the perimeter? Yes, ma'am. Eli, do you want to lay it out? The time to move on Denver is fast approaching. Eli, do you want to lay it out? The time to move on Denver is fast approaching. The last quake took a big toll on the central region. They lost a nuclear power plant on the Illinois coastline. The fallout is affecting the Appalachian region as well.

We're having a hard time getting people out because the ships can't move through the radiation. While the feds deal with that we need to be taking the western region it's time to step out of the shadows erica and start rallying the troop it's about time are you gonna fight with us brother i need to discuss this with my family and the fighters. That battle may be too close for us. What if they come here to the homestead while your

forces are in Denver? You can make your own decision, just like you always have. I'll let you know when we're ready to head out. Come on. I need to speak with General Merkley. I can't walk out the gate, Cassidy. Then how the heck do you get home?

There's a hole in the fence that I use. I'm not authorized to be here. I'll just sneak out, get my guard, and meet you at the base. Phillip, go and get her guard over here. We're walking out the gate. Erica Moore will not sneak around in my home. Is everything okay? Cassidy and Cess will use the gate. But Bennett... I have the authority here. Hello, young lady. It's great to have you back.

Thanks, Lars. It appears my brother's been keeping everything in order. Why is she inside the homestead? She's my guest. Do you know what this woman did? She, she, she caused the mayor's wife to lose an eye and she broke three of her ribs. She probably had it coming. Do you know who this is, Lars? I guess not. This is Erica Moore, the lone survivor of Sacramento and the savior of the refugees.

And my son saved your grandson, just so you know. I expected you to be bigger. You're just a little thing. Mean, but little. I thought the same thing, Lars, but this woman can fight. I get that a lot. We'll see you boys later. Come on, Erica. Try to make space. Yes, sir. It's the lone survivor. Freedom! Freedom!

Push past your Gleason. That guy's dead. Come on, Erica. We have to get you out of here. Erica. Here. Now. Fall back to the compound. Do you hear that? I heard that. It's past the time when she comes back by.

Something happened. Come on. Hey, girly. Excuse me? What's going on? Haven't you heard? Cassidy Baker returned. And the lone survivor self is here.

With taken death for sure. To victory. For freedom! Cassidy Baker returned and the lone survivor self is here with Taken Death of a Sure to victory for freedom what would you do with it girlie what are we going to do now the game board just changed completely we'll have to regroup scout it again and come up with a new plan who knows how long it'll take

we can do this TJ we're so close. Much closer than I've been before. We'll stick around and see if we can't get the job done. That was fun. There goes our cover. It doesn't matter anyways. Where's General Merkley? Don't look at me like that.

You knew what would happen. Seriously, Bennett, I was going to sneak back out, but Cassidy insisted we use the gate. Are you under her orders? No, but... Whose orders are you to follow? Yours, sir, but she said there was no way Erica Moore was sneaking around her home. The great Erica Moore. Don't let it go to your head, Cupcake. Ow! You've stirred up quite a hornet's nest now, Erica. head cupcake ow you've stirred up quite a hornet's nest now erica nickleton go check it out yes sir two dead one injured just from a stroll across the camp cassidy insisted we use the gate riots no sir new recruits they want to help they heard erica is here and they want to fight with her we'll need all the help we can get to take denver is erica okay 100 intact well i guess the jig is up cassidy made one hell of a grand appearance don't you try to run away from shadows they always catch up learn to face whatever demons come your way

don't become a stranger to hard labor there's no other way hear me when I say But if your aim is straight, and if you're willing to wait You're gonna get there, wait and see If you can take some rain You'll get twice the sun, my friend You're gonna get there, wait and see You'll get there eventually

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