The Prepper Broadcasting Network - 4-4 Battle at the Wall (remastered)

Episode Date: January 1, 2026

In Season 4, Episode 4 'The Battle at the Wall' of the Changing Earth Audio Drama, Dexter reunites with family in tent-city turmoil as Erika, Vince, and Kyle breach federal defenses in a fiery siege��trenches cleared, big guns silenced—while TJ and Mr. Lee weave counterplots amid heartbreaking loss. Bonds mend, barriers crumble in a whirlwind of battle, betrayal, and redemption. This episode is based on Sara F. Hathaway's thrilling Changing Earth novel series, including 'Battle for the South.' Dive deeper into the post-quake world with the full novels and grab exclusive Changing Earth merch at ChangingEarthSeries.com. #PostApocalyptic #AudioDramaGet Prepared with Our Incredible Sponsors! Survival Bags, kits, gear www.limatangosurvival.comEMP Proof Shipping Containers www.fardaycontainers.comThe Prepper's Medical Handbook Build Your Medical Cache – Welcome PBN FamilyPack Fresh USA www.packfreshusa.comSupport PBN with a Donation https://bit.ly/3SICxEq

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. Maine, 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. Dude, look at this place. Where did they all come from? None of them were here when we left. Dang, man. Tense all the way out to the horizon. At least Dolores' place is still there.

I bet she's busy. Isn't she always? Look, they're starring Daniel, with my grandma and grandpa. I'm sorry, Johnny. Don't be, bro. Go get them. Hi, Dexter. Hey there, little bro. Hi, guys.

Where's Jack? He didn't make it, Dex. But he sure fought one hell of a fight. I bet he did. Damn, it's good to see you guys. I'm so worried. How did you make it out? Where's Mom and Dad?

I think they're with the militia. Why did they go, Star? Bet it didn't tell you? No, I didn't. And now it's not the time or the place. star. We need a plan for all of these people first. Whatever you say, sir, where are you headed, Johnny? No where? You're coming with us then. Come on. There's a lot to catch up on guys and you must be ready for a shower. Let's go back to the tent and try to sort this out.

They'll bring Open up the heavens Come bring down your presence We know there's more There is so much more They're cheering for you, ma'am Freedom! You three are going with B squad to clear out the trenches on the left side of the gate.

Our tank should be able to take the concrete gun and bankmans to the left and right of the gate. We need you to clear out the trench and unfil the trench and infiltrate their bank mans to the left and right of the railroad tracks. He'll be reporting to France Johansen. He's in the command truck there. Take him bang mans and head back to the gate. We'll be under half a sniper after fire, and tell Cassidy's main squad can eliminate the threat. I'm clear? Yes, sir.

Can your hand flap miss a hero? Yes, sir. Well, he certainly has no love loss for you. I get it. What are you doing? The thermal clothes. The what? They're a handy piece of tech we got off a guy in the badlands.

The sensors detect the ambient temperature around the cloak and change the temperature to match, concealing the user cool. There's a flare! Let's move, Beastclaw! Let's move, Beastclaw! We're in that sniper. We've got to get that embankment taken out to our men to exit the train. We've got this.

He'll never see us coming. We'll see you with the thermals. No, they won't. Trust me. He's taking the trench guards. Go work your magic. You ready? Let's do this.

Throw it! Yeah! Let's get back to the team! There's Cassidy's team! Well done! The gate's opening! What is that? I don't know who has shredded that tank. It's aiming for the jeeps! We gotta move now!

We're going to be able to be. We have. And... ...withal. ...theirce... ...and... ...and... ...and...

...and... Vince, are you okay? I'm good. Kyle's out, but he looked to be alive. Franz is dead. The guards have RPGs. We can make it. They won't shoot their own wall.

I'll grab Kyle. Let's go. Bravo team, stay against the wall. Push forward. What kind of gone is that? I don't know, but if they don't take it out, it's going to destroy all our heavy artillery. It's targeted Eli's command unit. Their attention is turning. Jocelyn's unit must have arrived.

Now's our chance! Attack! Let's go. Oh! I'm gonnae. Oh! I don't know. It's a weapon. We did it.

Yeah! Mr. Lee, I'm home. You have any luck? Nothing from Dallas, but we got intel that a large force had been leaving the Texas free state. It's begun, Mr. Lee. With Erica with him? We don't have the specific intent. tell on that, but the web is spun.

She'll get caught, and I'll be there to collect her. Let them play their cards and expose their hand. Then the Supreme General can stomp the rest out. Whose team is going after Dixon? Anthony's. Why is it Nate leading it? Nate's all mixed up over this woman. What?

Nate left Margaret. Settie wants to focus on his responsibility's hair, but the boy's head of scramble. Why didn't you unscramble it? None of that is my business. You said you were handling it. What am I supposed to do? Figure it out, son. It's called leading.

Yes, Mr. Lee. Get the hell out of here. Good night, sir. Make sure to keep me posted on the situation with Erica. Yes, sir. Where are you headed? Home. What's your problem?

Did everything go okay out west? Yes. It's this bullshit with Nate and Margaret. Come on. Let's get a drink. Don't let your worries. It's way you down, down, down. It's a mess with these two.

I'll blow your earthbound. It's a mess with these two. I lost a good fighter over this. Don't hold that over Nate's head. Why not? Nate would never tell you this. you this. He left her because she lied to you. Good. I am his god. Not some woman. So don't hold him to task because of the dumbass decision the Margaret's making. Mr. Lee

will send him out. Because he's all confused. Let him know he still honor him. Tell him to put his head on straight and he'll pick it up quick. Margaret is another story. She's a woman with a baby. You can't keep her in limbo. I know. I don't know what to do with her, and I can't have her disrespecting me in public. She's got a thick school. Put her to work with Patrice.

She was such a good fighter. Damn, I was proud of that girl. I could always find a way to make her useful. I don't think we're there yet, Chuck, but I'll keep that in mind. I'll see you later. Good night, T.J. Or amongst the clouds

But never learn to rise above these crowds Stuck in the dust of the life that you found With nowhere to go No higher ground And even if you never flown before You can't take a chance and try once more. Don't let your worries weigh you down, down, down. You can still take life.

Do you like morale patches? 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 dot co and subscribe for 10 bucks a month or a hundred dollars a year all right looking good major verges good so you made it back in one piece bennett come on the meeting is starting Major General Mike Barnes was killed during the northern invasion. Colonel Cheneley will be promoted to this position.

All of the promotions are listed on the overhead viewer. Sir, you made Lieutenant Colonel, and I'm a first sergeant. Payne's on the survivor list. Something going on there, sir? She would like it if it was. Looks like many more awkward moments to come, sir. Isn't that the truth? We are organizing a counter-strike.

The first thing we need to do is remove the federal forces left and the west. The Texas military is already taken back the south. They'll unite more more forces in Dallas to start blockading for federal army. The refugees stuck in the bad lines will be evacuated. to behind the bulk of the army to hold the line and be out harm's way when the flood comes in. Then the forces will press north and squeeze the central region from both sides. Jackson, explain the details for sweeping the west. Yes, sir. We can't have a threat of attack from behind. We need to clear the forces in Nevada, including the Las Vegas base.

I have a specific outline for your teams. Our estimated time of completion is one month. First, Sergeant Bennett, it did not help our case against the Federal Governing Board when Vince and Erica Moore could not be presented for a verification that the conditions of their probation were being honored. Do you know where they are now? Yes, sir. They are with the southern Malaysia. They are either headed to the southwestern wall or Dallas. We shall know soon enough. After all they did help the cause, I would hate to live. lose them. With that said, we can expand another force to get them back here. I understand, sir. Questions can be directed to your section commanders. You are dismissed.

You coming? I'll catch up. Sir, permission to speak freely. Granted. Sir, I know the moors left on their own accord, but I had a hand in the leaving and... The moors left in direct violation of their probationary restrictions. Sir, if Ergabur was the kind of person that followed orders, instead of her heart, we never would have swayed so many citizens who want their freedom back. What is it you're after, First Sergeant?

A truck and a few soldiers, so we can go and bring them back. They're fighting with the militia. What makes you think they'll want to come back? I've spent a lot of years with them. They're after their family and friends in Las Vegas. They want to get them out before the next quake. Vegas is swarming with them. nervous feds right now. If they go in there, we've lost them. I can find them, sir. If I could

have done a little investigating before getting out of Dallas, I would have had them by now. All right. Your first request is granted. Take a truck loaded with fuel and three soldiers. I'll tell the lieutenant colonel that I authorize this excursion personally. Thank you, sir. Get what you wanted? Yes, sir. Seriously, Patrick, you could let them go now. They made their choice. I just can't shape this feeling, Cole. This feeling that they're going to be in over their heads.

They need me. Erica needs me. Do what you got to do, bud. But you need rest before you go. You want to get some chowl first? Yes, sir. And I could sure go for a hot shower. Another week, another day, another hour since.

You went away and so cliche you didn't say goodbye. I've been waiting for so long, still debating what went wrong, all by myself. You pulled away, you couldn't say what we were struggling with. It's one of us, it's obvious, but who's to really blame? There's some aching in my heart. All the questions that I've got are keeping me. me up and love oh my goodness

sore that is the understatement of the century how's the arm it's fine sounds like everyone's getting up chow's on Are you Erica Moore, a lone survivor? I sure am. Thank you so much for joining us.

Victory might as well be ours. Where do you come from, soldier? Louisiana, ma'am. Happy to lend a hand where I can and take some land back for free people. Amen. Good morning. How'd you do? Thanks to you, we got the job done.

I thought we were a food bar for a minute there. I got your back. Eric, did you get some food yet? No. Philip, could you grab Erica a plate? Yes, ma'am. I'll help you, Philip. We were worried about a response from the white sand base, among other federal bases in New Mexico.

Why didn't they come? They've already moved most of the war machines out to Colorado and their new bases in the central region. The feds left small squads behind to get them. the image of a larger force, but even those forces were fractured. Half of the soldiers turned and joined the militia to remove the remaining federal forces left there. Then we won? We did, but the North was devastated. Have you been able to contact the mercenary forces yet? Yes, but we didn't want to give away your position or discuss details. We can't guarantee the feds aren't listening. I understand your caution, but I need to know if they are okay.

If they are alive, you want to keep them that way, right? Yeah. Keeping your location and theirs off airwaves is the best way to do that. I'm not happy about that, but I understand. I got to get back to command. We'll catch up in the Albuquerque. Sounds good. I'll take your plate, man.

You got to make it? Rough morning. I hear you. I ran into Eli. He said there's a caravan headed to meet up with the militia in Albuquerque. some of those squads will be dispatched to join with the Merch to take Vegas once we meet up with the Merch

we can at least get some news about our family sounds like a plan I'd be surprised if Dexter hasn't found us before then I've been thinking about that too he found us when we were in Austin but where'd he go with McClintock taken and the North being invaded the Merck's must have initiated

a regroup plan. Bennett always said there was a plan B, but they wanted diplomacy and pressure from the citizens to bring the rule of the people back. You got a point. How was breakfast? Nothing beats rehydrated eggs and bacon.

I didn't think it was that. Yeah, but you eat baby food. That stuff's not bad either. My point, exactly. You're so darn cute. Get out of here. I'm going to break down our gear. Mrs. Moore, can you tell us your story?

Why don't you tell me about your future? Once we free the country, what do you want to do? I want to own a bakery. I read these books, and they talked about going to space? Did you know people have been to the moon? I heard that. I wish I could have lived before the Great Quake when you could still grow up to be an astronaut.

Don't give up. It could still be possible one day. I have to go, guys. Keep your heads up. Will too, ma'am. You got it all done already? Yeah, I wasn't over there pandering to my fans. I'm sorry. They're so inspirational. I'm sure they feel the same way.

Don't worry. I got it. I heard how YouTube took out the inventories. So the train could unload. Good job. I'd like to shake your hand. Thank you, sir. I also heard about the tacky we used. Do you mind letting our guys take a look at it when you get back to Albuquerque?

No, we don't have a problem with that. If we can help keep more of those soldiers alive, then I'm in. You two are capes. I can understand why I have. Take care you two. You guys ready to go? You're still tagging along? Yep. Is this everything?

That's it. Die. I'm lost in the commotion, and I never, ever felt so freaking my heart. Oh, yeah. Oh, da-da-da-da-a-ya. Yeah, yeah. Hi, T.J. What's for dinner?

Pork, pork, chops, potatoes, and corn. Did you cut it off the cob? Yes, T.J. Good job. How's Teresa? She's been tired. How long until dinner? Twenty minutes.

I'll be back. Sir? Rich, is that you? Where you at? T.J? I'm in the garden. You've been busy. I wish. Susan did all this.

Susan did all this. How was your trip? Haven't been that far west in a while. Did you find her? No. Why do you care so much about her? You don't even know about this woman. I've heard the stories. I know what that woman means to the refugees. She brings them hope. How you feel it?

I get through each day. Nate left Margaret. I know. What will become of Margaret? That's up to her. Is it? She disrespected me in the street. It was her choice to lie to me about the baby, but her promisement had to be put on hold.

If she's healthy enough to train again, she's healthy enough to face the consequences. I'm sorry, T.J. I never meant to disrespect you. None of that conversation was for your ears. I'm sorry. I got home and I was looking for Teresa. You're just all kinds of sorry, aren't you? I screwed up everything. I can't fight. I was. I lost Nate, and I lost you. You made your choices.

Can I leave? You were never invited. She's the same girl you knew. Is she? Teenagers make mistakes. And they face the consequences of their actions. Sir, Commander Gray is here. I have to go. Do you need help getting into the house?

No, I want to stay out here. I love these long summer days. I'll be back by tomorrow. Give me a hug. They took Dallas into southern wall That's just great Half of the soldiers in Dallas went AWOL I thought they had the new trackers

The ones they can't remove Somehow their signal is being distorted We don't know how, but we can't track them Where's Erica? She went through the southern wall Put on a real show down there too Another legend to add to her list I need a drink

You want one After this bullshit tonight I'm going to need a couple I can't get you off my mind It don't matter how hard I try to Forget you And everything you do I don't care

If I'm right for you Lie wide awake in my bed Dreams of you dancing through my head And I'm... Hey, everyone, this is Phil Rablay from the Matter of Facts podcast, voicing the role of Cole Virges. If prepping guns and politics sounds like your cup of tea, come check out the Matter of Facts podcast every Friday on iTunes, Citro and Spotify,

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I hear that. I know I don't usually, but I could go for a drink. What do you think, baby? Sure. There's a little bar down the street. can unload the ear and get everything set out if you want. Really? That would be awesome. You know what?

What? You're the best. We haven't ordered yet. They're from the gentlemen at the ball. Don't we know that guy? Thanks for the drink, buddy. You don't remember me, do you? Burr?

Burt Nostrum? These days I go by Bert Green. I was hoping I might find you guys here. Do you know what happened to my dad and brother? We saw your dad cool right after the Great Quake. Well, there was a big fire. He didn't survive it, Bert. Bert. I'm sorry. We never saw your brother. What happened to you? How did you end up here? Did you marry a landowner?

Long story. I'll explain it to you sometime, but for now, how about a toast of old friends? So, how the hell have you guys been? Good. Most folks are pretty familiar with what happened to me. Where have you been, Bert, in a cave? Steve? Prince? That's three, guys. T.J. You are my God.

T.J. You are my God. And whatever you tell me to do, I'll do it. You finally came to your senses? I made the wrong choices, but I know you can make the right ones for me. I trusted you. Let me earn your trust again. Speak, woman. My father was placed on the bike next mine. He curses your maim, T.J.

He wanted me to turn back to him and join his rebellion against you. And what did you tell him? I told him yes. I had to know how big his network was. And what did you find out? A hundred, strong, T.J. Can you ID them? Yes.

Good. I'll send Anthony to task on your information tomorrow. Are you ready for a new job? Yes, sir. You can continue to earn back my trust, working with the cleanup crew. Yes, T.J. You did well tonight. Go. Yes, sir. Hi, Serge.

Where's T.J.? I'm here. Come in, Serge. Coring Tillman just radioed in. She has Vince and Erica. in lockdown on the Colorado-New Mexico border. Tillman came through? How about that? Send Tran to pick her up,

and we'll meet with him at his place. Get Yuri, Nate, and a team. Let's go. Cut my eyes set on you. Got my aim and my game. Pulled the trigger tonight. Won't let you out alive. Are you ready, ready, ready for me, honey, honey, honey.

I'm a wild illusion with a gun, and I am here to hunt. What are you doing contacting me? Philip assured me this communication is private. What's wrong? I was. What are you talking about? About her. I was wrong and you were right. Paul, please. Aniko kept my voice recorder. Can you please repeat that?

You were right and I was wrong, baby face. My anger kept us apart all these years and I'm sorry. Okay, who is this and what did you do with Cassidy Baker? If all you're going to do is tease me, I can just hang up. I'm sorry. I needed a minute to process that information. When can I see you? I'll make it happen Tell me when and I'm there You just take care of yourself until then

You know I will I get to go Come in You know You're supposed to have radio silence I know You can't find Vince or Erica Kyle was driving them

Where is he? Don't know Oh shit Cassidy Ma'am First Sergeant Bennett is here to see you Send him in What brings you by? I'm looking for Vince and Erica Moore.

So are we. I thought they were with you. They were. They helped us to take the southern wall and head it up here in yesterday's convoy. But no one has seen them. Myel! What in the world happened to you? Philip, go grab him some water.

Yes, ma'am. We got into town. They wanted to have a drink at the bar. I went to unload their packs. When I was done, I was going to join them. and I saw a man dragging them out a side door. What? Do you know where they went? I followed them north of town.

It was a huge estate with snipers on the towers. I was coming back, but the Jeep ran out of gas. I ran all night. Thank you, Kyle. That's the Tillman State. It's almost at the Colorado border. Be here a guard. The feds will transport her to the capital.

We need to get scouts over there now. Philip, get a team assembled and get us in town. Yes, ma'am. I thought you and Erica... We fought. She's a badass bitch. I've got some new scars to prove it, but we healed the wounds of the past.

The militia and the marks are united. That's the best news I've heard all day. I'm going to discuss a rescue with my team. Let me know how I can help. Yes, ma'am. What did she say? Sir? What did you say?

Sir? What did she say? Sir? Your parents have been taken to a large estate north of here. They're being held by the federal force. horses. What? Oh man. We were so close. When are we headed out? Sir? Tonight, there's a team heading there now to gather intelligence. We're going to get some chow and head out after them. They can relay intel as we travel. A guy they are traveling with Kyle says he has their gear.

Let's get their thermal cloaks before we go. Got it. 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. Out of the break, I had no choice. I was in Mexico visiting a friend on his ranch. The California was cut off.

The chaos began, and I fought with Dustin to keep his land. When things stabilized, I took his name. to avoid the refugee system. Now I have a family to protect. I have a family to protect. I don't want to do it. Erica, I'm sorry. Don't be sorry, Earth.

This thing is not worth your time. yes ma'am how are you doing she's how high does ma'am do you recognize me your family has been through enough been through enough. You do remember. The truth is, I couldn't make a martyr of you at this Central Region trial. But now I'll have your treasonous heads next to General McClintock. It's a beautiful drug. Takes away your ability to struggle, so don't even try.

Burt, shut your mouth. You think you're hot shit, Erica? Still have the brains to trip me? James, take care of this. And what are you laughing at? Nothing, ma'am. Give her another dose and keep her well-drugged. Jimmy Tran is on his way to collect her.

Yes, ma'am. And Bert, don't screw this stuff. Both our lives depend on this. Do you hear me? Yes, ma'am. Do you hear me, Bert? Yes, ma'am. I'm here, Erica. I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.

We'll park here and walk in. The barn is on the west side, rendering from the south, sir. You got it, kid. Wish we could take trucker. Create a dog cloak and we'll be good to go. Let's move. Slow and steady. Let the cloaks do their job. The security is still heightened. Hopefully, that means they're still here.

I'll take the one at the door. You take the one inside. You're clear. Ow, my foot! Damn it, Dexter! Sorry. Come on, stay low. She's in here. Go see if you can find your dad.

Is she breathing? Yes. He's in here. Put the extra cloak on him and bring it back. Erica, it's okay, I've come to get you. Sergeant Bennett? Is that really you? Yes, Erica, it's me. No, no, no, that's a jury?

Shh, Erica, I've come to get you out of here. I don't want to go with you. You lied to me. Shut up, Erica. You'll alert the guards. No, I'm not going to stop. I don't want you. Oof. Damn, woman. Even rescuing you is a challenge. No! No! What? What? You got her?

I got her. We have to get her out of here before she wakes up. Hey, stop! They know we're here. Yeah! Stop! Move, move! We got this, sir! Go! They're on this, sir! Oh, they're on this, sir!

Oh, those vents are screwed! Master Sergeant Bennett? You know it was. He probably had Eric's eldest son with him, too. That kid's quite a fighter. Any word on the daughter? What was her name? Star! We think they rallied in the west by where Reno used to be. We've got eyes on her husband, Sean. He's taken up with another landlord chick.

Any man that would leave a woman that beautiful has to be a moron. We should go kill him just for being stupid. She's yours, fine. Supreme General will see you now. DJ, how nice to see you now. My sources tell me, we're thwarted on Erica's capture once again. It's true, Supreme General, sir. And that's it.

If these people aren't going to comply, I'll end it. Get me, Colonel Mays. Yes, sir. Did you call for me, sir? Colonel, put your planes in the air. Make a brain on Albuquerque. Yes, sir. One problem down, another one comes up.

These people are like playing. You take care of one of them and another one pops up. I have another job for your men. I'm at your command, sir. I have just received wood. My spies have just informed me that they found the base that deciphered my tracker tech. It's a whole house run by a woman named DeLos. I thought you might enjoy the opportunity to collect more stock and I want the facility destroyed.

Yes, sir. DJ, you are dismissed. Thank you, sir. Get this done. How did it go? He ordered an airstrike on Albuquerque. He's done playing the game. Then why look so worried?

Because I have a feeling. It's too easy. You want to stay and listen to the wires? Yuri and I will take Gerber and a team and bring these horse home. You never want to go on a mission. Do you need a new chick? I'll take my pick from the stock. Done.

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Need a defense. How are they going? They're sleeping in the back. Feds gave them a nasty cocktail. That's the only way I can imagine anyone keeping that one down. You're right about that. Did you bring them home first, Sergeant? We sure did, Kyle. They're a little out of sorts, but they'll sleep it off. Success!

Let's get them inside. There's two free beds over here. Now I need to find a cat of my own. I hear that. Are you coming, sir? I can't sleep in this chaos. I'm going to stay with them. See you in a few hours, sir.

First, Sergeant Bennett, do you have a moment? Sure. I'm worried about the hellfire this might bring down on us. Cassidy was going to send us the electromagnetic gun captured at the southern wall over Dallas to over the city. Now she's rethinking that. Never attended to attract this much of tension this far north. Did you see the jets fly over yesterday?

Yes, sir, I did. Not good. Even if they were just moved planes. You know they would have been surveyed as they won't. Now, attracting this attention with Vince and Erica, I don't know what's staged here. The radio chatter probably gave your location away a while ago, even without the flyby.

They have what now don't know for sure of Vincent Eric is caught here. After the last federal government board meeting, I'm sure the feds are itching to make a spectacle of them. You want them out of here? I do. Don't get them wrong. After the southwest of the gate battle, They've earned my respect.

They're able-bodied fighters and that woman works with magic on the morale of the soldiers, but... But you'd love for the chatter to start indicating there somewhere else. You got it. What about you, sir? We could really use someone with your command of clearance. I go with them. Don't worry, Eli.

The lieutenant general is sending Major General Chan Lee your way with a thousand mercenary soldiers. I wouldn't worry about Dallas too much either. Colonel Chuck Stone was stationed there and should be back in command of the mercenary. army there by now. From what I understand, the feds were caught off guard by the militia. Didn't have time to strip the Fort Worth face like they did the other ones here. Gone. Good news. And the day is still young.

Damn, girl. You got all banged up. More stitches and more scars. Colder on the inside I see it when you breathe Heart that reads a flat line Eyes and never sleep And it seems like You've been holding up For the chance to feel anything at all

T.J. You need to come quick. I'm going to see Mr. Lee. She's dying, T.J. You made it. Of course I made it. Thank you, T.J. Thank you for always taking care of me. Thank you, Teresa. What about Erica? She escaped. She should be free.

Don't worry about that. Promise me something. What? Promise me you will take care of your family. They love you. I'll do my best. I know you will. Susan, I love you.

Go to them, honey. I love you. How many lights you won't see shine Where were you when this was being real How many thoughts inside your mind How many fears around your life Where were you when this was being real I'm here to tell you this won't last forever

The pain on you will is if you to surrender whenever you hear my voice, whenever you feel my love. You can feel the music. If the music in you move, you can feel the music. She's gone She is You know what to do with that I do, but

What? She told me to take care of my family What's the problem? I don't know what that is, Chuck My family always dies It's made me strong But How do I

You won't have to ask that question When the timing's right You'll know it with every fiber you're being I don't know this is true But every time I look back on the ears, I feel like I wasted my youth. How did I get so cold? How do I wind up every single day going through this life all alone? When am I going to change?

Another day, another month, another year, and still I feel just the same. Oh, help me, I can't shake this feeling away. Help me, I feel like I'm going insane. What? Where am I? Calm down, Cupcake. You're safe. Where are we? In Albuquerque, at the militia base.

You okay, Cupcake? I'm fine. Just go. Just calm down. Let me look at that. I'll get the dock over here. I'm fine. Erica, it's infected. Now you care? Just go. Okay, Erica. I'm glad to see you back.

among the living. It's hard to see you when your eyes look dull. Who's gonna save you? Who's gonna make you? Not blue. Hello again, Cupcake. You're still here? Of course I am. You can't get rid of me.

Tell me about it. There's this Spitfire I know. The dock's here to check you out. I told you I'm fine. Let's just have a look anyway, Sport. Stan? At your surface. Oh my gosh, what happened to you? They didn't take you to the camp with us?

No, they didn't. I was sheeped east to help with the injured, sick and dying. I've followed your legendary escapades quite closely, though. Obviously, you two know each other. Stan patched me up after my encounter with Doug and Auburn. We left California together. The Fed separated us on the way to Vegas, and I never knew what happened to him. I've been doing okay.

Luckily, mine skills have been in high demand. Speaking of, let's check that arm and that wound on your feet. face. And let me see the arm. Let's wash it with some antiseptic and apply antimicrobial cream over the top. That should do it. I'll authorize a bottle of antibiotics to stop any more infection from spreading. Stan, it's so good to see you again.

Reminds me old times. Do you have a family? I married a lovely woman. the foreman, Isabelle. But you know the law, Erica. I'm too old for children anyhow. Yeah,

they're just a pain in the butt. Mom, you're up. I missed you so much. I missed you, too, Dex. Come on, Trucker. It's okay. I missed you, too, Trucker. Do you know if Daniel and Grandma and Grandpa are okay? Slow down.

mom. They're fine. Lieutenant Colonel Virgis made sure Daniel, grandma, and grandpa got to Reno. Daniel's pissed that you didn't take him. But, he's all in one piece. What about Star?

She's going through some stuff, Mom. Sean left her for another landowner's daughter so he could stay in the band. That little prick. At least she's okay. Why didn't she come? Because you know what's coming and someone had to stay with Daniel and grandma and grandpa. Because of the flood that's

coming? Erica, don't. They have a right to know. Not now. The plans are being put in place. Those plans better get executed quickly. I think you better stow your gear in the bunkhouse and go grab some food. We can discuss this later. Sir, yes, sir. Come on. Everything that I've done won't be breaking easily now. I could make it even though the lights are out. So I'll wait for my cue. Oh man, no more breakfast.

I was really looking forward to rehydrated eggs with bacon bits. Nope, you'll just have to make do with rehydrated mashed potatoes and beef strogan off. Look, mom, trucker wants some. Nope, trucker, this slop is mine. I need to talk to you. Whatever about, Master Sergeant. It's First Sergeant now. Well, well, congratulations, First Sergeant.

That's much better than Second Sergeant, right? Erica, please stop. I need to talk to you. Okay, but only because you said, please. Wouldn't understand if I showed you, showed you every bit of me in the palm of your end, the thought of me is bigger than you know, they know, stop forsaking, everything that I've done won't be breaking easily now. I could make it even though the lights are out. So I wait for my cue

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