The Prepper Broadcasting Network - Season 3 Episode 9 Winter Break

Episode Date: December 15, 2023

As winter sets in, Erika's family recoups at the cabin while Virgis clears the way for spring travel and TJ tracks down the militia infiltration.Get your Changing Earth Merchandise: https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/shop

I remember a time before the Great Quake. Before the climate refugees called FEMA camps home. Before the labor laws and infertilization program. They called her the lone survivor, the savior of the refugees. But I called her Mom. This is life on the changing earth. Good morning, Cupcake. Good morning, Bennett. How's he doing? The fever is down, but he's still out.

You need to sleep. I'm fine. Erica, you need to sleep. I don't follow your orders. I'll decide what I need, Sergeant. Mom, is everything okay? Everything is fine, baby. I'll take him out, Mom.

Is that coffee I smell? The coffee is for people who slept last night. Ooh, I slept last night. I'll take a cup. I slept like a baby. Okay, two cups coming up. I'll take one. And one more cup coming up. Let's see who's left. Come on, Bennett.

Nope, not that one. Do I get one? Did you sleep last night? I sure did. Then here you go, young man. Come on, he's too little for coffee. Not anymore. He's got work to do. I do?

Yep, everyone get your gear on. We're headed out. Aw, man, it's cold out there. Quit your bellyaching. I'll make sure you stay warm. That's what I'm afraid of. Come on, trucker. Bennett, seriously? Coffee? Oh no, look at that. It's all gone. Guess you'll have to wait until tomorrow morning. Do you want me to come? No, I want you to get some sleep.

Today we are making snow shovels. See that thick bark? We're going to attach it to those limbs over there. What are we doing to shovel? I'm glad you asked, Dexter. Yeah, great question, Dex. Every day you'll trade off duties. We need a trail that goes to the left when you come out the door for the latrine trench.

The path to the right will have to be about 25 by 25 square at the end. We'll put the wood pile there and we'll use it for training. Do I get to train too? Careful what you wish for, Danny. Star, you're with me. You're leaving? What are we supposed to do? I just told you. Make the shovels, dig the trails, use the metal shovel to dig the latrine, dig out the training field, and then fill the wood pile until I return. How long is that gonna be? Until I get back. Bye guys, have fun. Thank you. Good morning, TJ. Yes, it definitely is. How are you feeling? Fine.

Can you please put her away? Do you mind if Caitlin eats with us? That's fine. She can help you clean today. I'm going to the doctor's and to lunch with Susan, then working here. She can stay in the cell with Jamie until you need her. You're really thinking about keeping her? Yes, I am. Bring her out then.

Come eat with us. Yes, TJ. Thank you, TJ. Caitlin, this is Teresa. She takes care of my home. Hello, ma'am. Hello, Caitlin. TJ honors you by allowing you to sit at his table.

And I'm forever grateful for his kindness. I can see why he likes you. Go ahead and eat your omelet before it gets cold. Tell me, my sweet Caitlin, what should be done with Jamie? A quick death would be too kind for that traitor, TJ. Teresa, the woman speaks the truth. I mean, how can you argue with that logic? TJ, you know I don't get involved with your business.

TJ, what are you doing? I'll get those dishes. You look tired, and I want you to relax. I'll do it. I can do it, TJ. See that, Teresa? Caitlin can do it. What do you think?

I'll teach her what I know Get going Thank you I'm going out You listen to Teresa and do what she says Learn what she knows When she's not here You go in the cell with Jamie

Yes, control. Everything is new, but I'm old. Now I'm sold, yeah, I'm sold. Everything is under control, control, control. There's a good spot over there for a deadfall trap. Do you think anyone else is out here? Most folks around here already stocked up for the winter. Are the only ones dumb enough to be out here?

You said it, not me. Impressive. Come on, we'll follow this trail out a ways and then we'll loop back. Where do you come from, Bennett? The South. Where in the South? Were you born in California? You know I was. No, I know Eric found you there.

Yeah, I was born there. Let's use these trees to set up a couple snares. The snow will hide the loop. That's what I was thinking. I don't need you looking at me. Examining closely what you see. Do you have a family? I had to come from somewhere. You left them?

I belong to the Corps. We're going to meet Vince's parents. That's an interesting way of saying grandparents. But they're not really my grandparents. They are, Star. Erica never says you're anything else

other than her daughter. There's a good spot over there. And all life keeps pushing But you keep losing yourself Before you find out where you are. Did you find out who you are?

That's far enough for today. Let's head back. I don't know about Sean, though. Why? What did he say? He didn't say anything. I'm just saying, with a body as hot as yours, you can have your choice of any man. See, that's just the thing. Sean looks past my body into my heart. He loves me for who I am inside. He's got you fooled. No man at his right mind is looking past your body. Thanks for proving my point. Can't fault a guy for trying.

Look, we got one. We got two. Looks like rabbit stew for dinner. I want you to make sure you're taking some days off and getting plenty of rest. I feel like all I do is rest these days, doctor. Good. Your body's fighting hard. It needs proper nutrition and plenty of rest to do that. But the test results are inconclusive.

We don't have access to the specialist system like we did before the quake. It is what it is. It's frustrating is what it is. I understand. Thank you, doctor. Why don't you check back with me in a month and if you have any other problems between now and then, just let me know. Thanks, doctor. How did it go? Fine. I just wish we had more answers. What did he say to do? Eat right and rest.

How many times you lived in pain? How many scars between your veins? Where were you when this was being real? Have a seat, ladies. You're going to spend the afternoon cleaning TJ's home. Do you want me to help you? No, TJ has a young lady helping me. Her name is Caitlin.

Really? What's up with that? He never keeps women around. He's rather smitten with her. He asked me if I would train her. What will you have? We'll take two of the special. Coming up. To do what?

Cook and clean for him. The pasta recipe? For him, of course. Any woman taking care of him needs to know that. I think he's going to replace me. Here you go, ladies. Thank you. Why would you think that?

When he comes to the office, he only wants to talk to Patrice. Didn't Jamie work for her? Yeah. She was aligned with the militia. That's all he was after. Maybe you're right. I know I am. I'm here to tell you this won't last forever

The pain I feel will ease if you surrender Whenever you hear my voice Whenever you feel my love Are you coming by tonight? Sounds like TJ has a full house. Why don't you come to my place? He's having a party. I need to be there to make sure everything is taken care of.

Okay, I'll come over. Don't overdo it. I won't. Thank God you finally came. That traitor stinks. Let's get you out of here. We've got a lot to do. Tell me where to go, ma'am. You can start in TJ's room. The sheets need to be stripped and everything needs to be dusted. With pleasure. The sheets stink like him. Sometimes he's so tired after the gym he doesn't shower. It's not that bad. Better than the shitty-ass barn my parents had us living in.

Don't you miss them? No. They were paranoid. They never let us go anywhere. They always fought about everything. Honestly, I couldn't wait to get out of there. I guess everything happens for a reason. I know, right? Look at me, living in T.J. Swenson's home. He gives me anything I want and takes me everywhere with him as long as I listen and do what he says. Sounds like you're really enjoying your time with him. Oh no, he's a complete asshole, but no other men touch me,

and I mean, he's T.J. Swenson. If I married him, I could have anything I wanted for the rest of my life. That would be pretty great. You can start on the bathroom now. I'm going to get started dusting the main room. Come get me when you're done. Yes, ma'am. memories well they still make my heart hurt when the world ends i hope you burn. is roasted to order and ship to your front door. You cannot get it any fresher. Visit DisasterCoffee.com and caffeinate with a purpose. That's DisasterCoffee.com. Ms. Porter's office is right here, sir.

Thank you. Major Virgis, we meet again. Please have a seat. Thank you, ma'am. That's some storm out there. Would you like some coffee to warm up? Yes, please. I insist you and your people stay in the officer's quarters until this storm is over.

Thank you. I'll take you up on that offer. So, what have you been doing with your time lately, Major? Rumor has it you've been chasing fugitives out west. That's why I came to speak with you. What do I have to do with escaped refugees? This family's parents live in your region. As servants? No, they're landowners.

Then why was this family in the camp? They were there since the quake. Their paperwork was lost. The director overlooked them. Why did they escape the camp? The parents could have put in a request for them. No one told them. The director didn't want the blemish on his record. He was going to eliminate them. Mr. Tweed is up for a promotion, but he's such a kind man. Opportunistic, but kind. I can't speak to his character. Only the facts I was told. What do you need from me? I need to bring them through the wall.

You found them? I did. You're bringing them home to their family? I am. You can bring them through my gate. Thank you, ma'am. However, they will face the Northern Governing Board, so the board can decide how to handle this. I understand, ma'am. I understand, ma'am.

What did she say? We can bring them through. We can't get to them now. No, we can't. We'll wait on the storm and go see General McClune talk. At the Capitol? Word is he's at Millie Lacks for the winter. Going home for Christmas sounds like a plan to me, sir. Go help Avery unload the gear.

Looks like we'll be here for a while. Yes, sir. I used to get my way. I had a lighter load. a while. Yes, sir. I used to fool around I had a softer side But I had stronger bones Oh, where

did I go? Sir, the mercs have this place sealed up tight. You're not authorized to kill anyone. That's the only way we're getting in there. Pull out. We're not creating an incident. There's one more thing, sir. What? Burgess is here.

Did he bring Erica? Not that I've seen, sir. Just him with two other bozos. Give me as much intel as you can and get home. Winter is coming in fast. Yes, sir, TJ. What the hell is your problem? The mercs have Porter locked down for the winter. Nate and Anthony can't get to her? No, sir, and Virgis is there. You already found Erica? I think so. Quit staring

out the window and think, son. Where was Ryan? East of Helena. Find out what's immediately east of there, and that's where she's gonna be. There has to be some town or something over there. There's plenty between here and there. What the hell are you looking

at, TJ? That asshole Angelo. Every time Nate leaves, he's after her. After Margaret? Yes. They've been picking on her because she brought that traitor into your home. She didn't know. It's not your problem, TJ. Let's search train a student.

Yes, sir. Go home and do your job. Yes, sir. That boy is so mixed up. Is he? He's not supposed to be concerned with those trivialities. You saved him and you love him like a son. You saved him and I own him. He's worth much more to me than a son. He saved that girl. He cares what happens to her. He took her from her father. You know how he feels about children.

Another weak spot. He'll make a mess of everything if he's allowed to handle the situation with the girl. I just know it. Then you handle it so he doesn't have to. Or make Serge handle it. Serge isn't taking care of it because he knows TJ favors her. I got work to do tonight. You need anything before I go?

Nah, I'm good. You done with that woman yet? Nope. Have fun with that. Don't worry, I am. Get your gear and get to the training fields for weapons practice. Yes, sir. Margaret, you stay here. Yes, sir.

Did I do something, sir? Get in the ring. Yes, sir. Did I do something, sir? Get in the ring. Yes, sir. Hit me. You bring traitors into my son's house? I didn't know, sir. You like that? Do you like the pain?

No, sir. Get up. Pain is the secret to life. You of all people should know that. Your father brought you plenty of it. TJ, save me from that pain. No No TJ introduced you to a new pain. You have to love the pain and you will conquer. Did it hurt to kick your father in the street? No he deserved it. Don't wait for your opponent to deserve it. You

deliver the pain faster and no one can hurt you. Not your father, not those kids, and not Angelo. What about TJ? He is the pain, Margaret. Are you sure you don't want to come with us, Mom? No. What if your dad wakes up? I need to be here. Are you sure you're going to be okay, Johnny? I'm tired of laying around. Bennett said it was okay.

Yeah, I know what he said. Do you need anything before we go? No, Daniel and I are going to work on training Jack. I'm keeping you boys fed today. Come on, Johnny. Let's stock that wood pile. The wood pile's over here. So, uh, I'm sorry I shot you. Yeah.

It's just, my mom had just killed, like, a dozen soldiers, and things were all crazy. I get it, dude. We tracked you guys across the Badlands. I know it was a crazy trip. We almost starved. And then Daniel almost died. We went hand-to-hand with wild dogs, and, well, you see what happened to my dad. But you made it. Your family's all together together it's more than i can say for mine what happened my mom died in the quake that's rough

buddy When the light is dim, I start a chat to myself Deep conversations and negative debates are adding to the mood There could be some kind of flaw in this And I'll add a thing But I'm gonna rock this house with my heart tonight Are you just gonna sit there while I do all the work? You shot me in the arm, bro. I can't chop. You still got one good arm.

You could stack wood and fill the sled. If you held your hands further back on the axe, your swing would have more power. Oh really? Says the man with one arm it works right yeah it does what's that you're wearing on your hip throwing knives you any good just got him I haven't had much time to practice. But I did hit one of the dogs. Let's try him.

You can use the target over there. Yeah, but if we miss, we'll lose them in the snow. That's true. If we put the target up against the wall of the cabin, it would hit the wood if we miss. That's true. Let's do it. So do you think he gripped the handle or the blade? I don't know. Try both ways.

Okay, here it goes. Nice! You did it. Try the other way. That sucked. It bounced right off of it. You want to try? You shot my good arm. Yeah, you probably won't be any good anyway. Okay, give it to me. I'll try. Oh crap, you cracked the wall.

What is going on out here? Obviously not getting wood chopped. Here, take the rabbit in the house. Good job, Bennett. So, boys, it doesn't look like the wood pile got much bigger.

And what do we have here? You two planning on turning the few walls we do have into Swiss cheese? What do you plan on doing with these anyway? I'm going to learn to fight with them. Boy, you have a long way to go before you need to worry about adding weapons to your fighting skills. And right now, you have a woodpile to stack. Yes, sir. No more breaks until pile to stack. Yes, sir. No more breaks until it's done.

Yes, sir. That goes for you, too, Johnny. But, sir, my arm. Don't give me that sob story. You got enough energy to goof off, you have enough to stack wood. Yes, sir. If you want to learn how to survive a nuclear, biological, or chemical warfare attack 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've prepared a special class. Contact me at NBCGuy.com to learn more or send me an email at NBCGuy at ProtonMail.com. This is your last two minutes. Leave it all on the floor. Everyone, stop! Margaret, did you knock him out? Yes, sir.

Fine job. You've earned your team extra rations for lunch and extra time off tonight. I'm going to suggest to Mr. Lee you run the gauntlet. Thank you, sir. You're dismissed. Heat the showers and go get some food Thank you, sir. You're dismissed. Heat the showers and go get some food. Yes, sir. Sir, can I talk

to you for a minute? What do you want? Why would you give that traitor a second chance to be a black shirt? Just because she's TJ's favorite. She's not a traitor. And she earned it with hard work and discipline.

A quality you may want to develop more of. I'm the best fighter here. It should be me running the gauntlet. Did you knock your partner out? No, sir. Listen to me very closely, Angelo. Because I'm not going to tell you again you're not running the gauntlet before you learn discipline and self-control you run your mouth and you think too much of yourself if you continue to cross TJ he will not kill you, but he will pray each day that he would.

He doesn't just destroy bodies. He controls your mind and owns your soul. Do you understand? Yes, sir. Go get in the shower. Yes, sir. Come in. Sir, morning session is done, sir. How'd she do?

Very good, sir. Knocked him out cold. Very impressive. She's a fast learner. She's ready, sir. What was that about with Angelo? He's eager to advance, sir. Does he deserve it?

I don't think so. Tell me when he's ready. Yes, sir. TJ's having a party tonight? Yes, sir. You guard him, Serge. Stay close. Yes, sir. TJ, what are you doing here? I'm coming to train. What does it matter to you?

I thought you were having a big party tonight. That's not for hours in Teresa's cleaning. What is your problem anyway? The juniors are finishing in the showers. Is that little bastard Angelo in there? DJ, he deserves another chance. He's a good fighter. He seals his own fate.

Maybe it's your affection for Margaret that does that. Maybe you should mind your own business and not worry about mine. Yes, DJ. Sergei, my brother. Come in. What are you doing? We're having a pre-party. Have a drink. Enjoy the girls, Sergei. I don't want a woman right now.

What is the problem, brother? DJ and Angelo and Margaret, all of this bullshit. Do not worry about all that. Relax. You work to play, Sergei. Father always said you were a clown Yuri you were going to run away to the circus but he sent me to learn to fight with you you are a good brother father would have been proud ah Serge, you honor me. Look here.

Liberto just made a new batch of vodka. We have to do some quality control. Not too much. I have to have my head on when we go to T.J.'s. Sit down and relax. Ladies, take care of him. Yuri, I told you. Are you sure we can't help you relax, Sergei? I guess. Maybe. Here, sample this vodka. No wonder you wanted Liberto here. I suppose we have a little time to rest before we have to go.

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We're singing lay lay lay lay lay lay lay lay Lay lay lay lay lay lay lay lay lay lay How long has it been since you've been back? Two years. I was back after the Ogallala collapse. What about you, Avery? It's been five years, sir. No reason for me to come back.

Where's your family? No longer on this earth, sir. Then you and I have got something in common. Did yours die in the quake, sir? No. My mom died of cancer. My dad died of a broken heart well before the quake. My mom wasn't doing well when I got transferred to the Badlands. It was rough leaving her, but she recovered. Dad says she's trying to stay alive to see me again.

Well, isn't this just some cheery shit? Looks like another storm coming in. We were lucky to get the window we did go grab a bunk poured in tomorrow yes sir I had heard it all But it was different than the times before When I started it all Come in. Major Cole Vergerus. How nice to see you. Likewise, sir. How have you been?

I've been better. Come in. Sit down. Yes, sir. That woman sure has stirred up a hornet's nest, Cole. Colonel Henderson's in an uproar. Unrest is moving through the population. And it sounds like you've been cleaning up the mess as they travel. She's been keeping me busy, sir.

Did you find her? Yes, sir. I assume you visited with Elena Porter on your way here. Yes, sir. She agreed to let Erica in through her gate. What's the trade-off? The family will answer to the governing board. It will give them a chance to go public. There's no harm in it. That's not what concerns me.

Then what is, sir? The Southern forces aren't sure she can turn the votes. They're thinking of siding with the militia. Damn it. Maybe I can talk to Cassidy. No, that relationship has caused enough problems. This is not a problem we have to solve right now. It's going to be a long winter. How's my boy? Is he with you? No, sir. I left him with Ben and Erica's family. He was shot, sir. What? You may have led with that fact. Is he okay? Of course he is. I would not have left.

The bullet grazed his arm. He'll be fine. How? There was some confusion when we first met the family. Erica shot him? No, her son did, but he had no idea who Johnny was. There's a lot riding on this, Cole. We've got the winner to plan it out. The party can now begin. Yuri and Sergei have arrived.

It's about damn time. Come and have a seat. Did you bring some of Liberto's vodka? You know that I did. But are you trading me for it? I could get some of Dr. Bone's secret mix. Your women will forget any life except the one with you. My women do that anyway.

Speaking of women, TJ. You're not going there tonight. Yes, sir. I am. Caitlin is just too damn pretty and I don't see Erica occupying your cell. She is pretty, isn't she? Sweet as can be, too. You said I could have a turn if Erica wasn't here in the next couple of days. I know what I said. Take her.

But, TJ... Shut your mouth and go to my room. Yes, TJ. Go. Take your turn, Carl. You don't have to tell me twice. Where's Chuck? He's got some jobs to finish up. You stink like vodka. Where have you been all afternoon?

With my brother. We had to make sure Liberto's new batch was palatable. Mr. Lee sent you here to guard me, didn't he? I would be here anyway. Fine job showing up smashed already. I can hold my liquor, TJ. Where are you going? I need some air. I'll come with you.

Don't. Just sit down and relax. It's a party, Sergei. It wasn't a moment. It was a feeling of moving back. I've had nothing like

it since, and oh. Where did it, where did it go? Where are you going, TJ? Chuck, you're here early. I didn't want to miss the fun. What are you skulking around about? I just need some air. Already?

The night's so young. Come on. Where did it, where did it go? Look who I found outside. Chuck, come here. Sit down. Have some vodka. What did you do to piss DJ off already? Chuck, come here. Sit down, I have some vodka.

What did you do to piss DJ off already? Carl won a bet and took his woman for a turn. That explains it. I wanted to talk to you about her, and since you're in a sharing mood... What do you want? You know I've been putting together that Harley? Yeah? I found the perfect gas tank for it, but this guy has everything. Except a woman. Except a woman.

Not a woman. The woman. He described Caitlyn to a teeth. You want to trade my woman for a gas tank? Not a gas tank. The gas tank. You know you owe me. Who was the one who brought you with those burgers? Oh, little starving DJ. He must have been so cute. Shut your mouth, Serjay. Don't even get me started. Come on, Serjay. Not tonight. I don't know, Chuck. I like this one. I'm going to have a heart attack. TJ actually has a soft spot for this girl. Serjay, stop. You better listen to your brother before I...

TJ, go grab another bottle and think about it. What are you all upset about? Caitlin. What about her? Chuck wants to trade her for the gas tank he's been looking for. For his Harley. I'd give the man what he asks of me, but... Let her go. She's not worth

the spit in her mouth. Why would you say that? Because you care for her, and she only cares for herself. She's not good enough for you. What would I do without you? Probably starve. What would I do without you? Probably starve. Here you go, Chuck. Come and get the girly tomorrow. Are you serious? She's just a whore, and you're my family.

Aw, you're the best muffin. Get off me. You're nasty. Aw, it's so sweet. I better get to ride that bike when it's done. It's easy to get caught up in bike when it's done. Thank you. I'm drunk, so give me my elephant gun. I'll kill all that kind in the room. Soon we will be born again. Hi, this is Jane Austen, otherwise known as Survivor Jane, and the voice of Dolores Chapman. I'd like to invite you to my website, SurvivorJane.com,

where I write in a conversational tone on topics of how better to prepare yourself and family. You can also find links to my books, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?, Emergency Survival Hygiene, and my game book, Puzzling Over Preparedness. You can also find information on Prepper Camp, the largest three-day preparedness event in the country every fall, hosted by myself and my husband, Rick Austin. Good morning, Bennett. Coffee? Yes, please. You're getting weak, sitting in here waiting for him to wake up. I need the break. Good morning, Mom.

Good morning, baby. We going to work on that new math page today? No, I'm tired of sitting inside. I'm going to town with Bennett. That's going to be a heck of a walk in the snow. Not when you have snowshoes. Cool. You made those for me? I sure did. I'm not dragging you around on a sled. Come on, Johnny. Let's go check the traps. Let's go. You boys stay focused. Make sure you reset all of them and no knives. We got it, Bennett.

We're on wood today, so I can make dinner, Mom. Sounds good to me. I'm getting to the end of my book. Sitting around reading. You need a workout. I'm not leaving him. What if he wakes up? I understand.

Come on, Daniel. Bye, Mom. Now I feel empty when I breathe Inside this room I can't find you If I could turn it on

I would switch you on And I would steal you, hide and heal you Take the bad, put every feeling I would say the only words That you would want to hear And I would move you, never lose you And if you fell, I'd take the bruise And I would put it all away If you fell, I'd take the bruise. I would put it all away.

If you were here today, you'd never breathe. Baby? Hello, stranger. Where are we? We're safe, baby. Do you need a drink? Yeah. Where are the kids?

Everyone is okay. Don't worry about it. Do you need to use the kids? Everyone is okay. Don't worry about it. Do you need to use the bathroom? Yeah. Do you want to try to get up or go in a bottle? I can get up. Hold on. Let me get your IV unhooked from the wall.

What? How did you... Bennett found us. Come on, don't worry about it now. Careful now. Watch your step. Hold on, let me fluff your step. Hold on. Let me fluff your pillow. Stop fussing, baby.

I'm going to fuss. I love you. I wouldn't move. You'd never lose you. And if you fell, I'd take the bruise. I would put it all away If you were here today You'd never break Drink him out, you're ready. Come on.

Drink him out, Yuri. It's over, Yuri. I tap. I tap. No, Yuri. You had him. Yuri can grapple. I can do better than your giant ass, Serjay. Hey TJ! Die! I don't think so, asshole.

Who the hell is that? What were you thinking? You could walk up to TJ in his own home and kill him? That's what he deserves. Everybody out! It's what he deserves. Everybody out. Hold on, boys. Speak, pig.

What were you thinking? Destroyed my family. Crippled my father. Killed my sister. Militial fighters are gonna rip your compound apart. It's another Hernandez kid. Sergei, Yuri, put this pig on his knees. Launder, go get her out of the cell.

Jamie, you're alive. Please let him go, DJ. Please. Please. It's too late for that. Put her in the chains, Chuck. Stop. Stop. Don't look away. No. You watch. You cause this. What should I do, Jamie?

Please let him go! What will you do for me? I'll do whatever you ask me, please! What do you think, Chuck? Let the boys beat him till he dies. I like your plan much better. No! Yuri.

No! Sergei. No! Kieran, no! That's enough. Yuri, take him out back and kill him. Yes, sir. You piece of shit!

Your training begins now. You will not raise your voice to me, ever. No! You will respect me. And you will do as I command. If you don't, you will follow your brother to your grave. Do you understand? Yes, TJ! That's much better. We're going to have some fun.

That's much better. We're going to have some fun. Sergei, my brother. Thank you. I'll tell Mr. Lee you did your job. No one will ever touch you, brother. The militia sent him, DJ. I know. That's something I intend to remedy. We're going to scour my territory grid by grid until we've found every malicious scum hiding in every corner and eliminate it. That should keep your fighters busy this winter. Exactly. Take the good with the pain

I made my own damn way Until I found my own damn way Until I found my escape Oh, I feel so alive Oh, I feel so alive Oh, I feel so alive 다음 영상에서 만나요. Now I can't call this place my home You were my bed, you were my future You were my kids, you were my muse If you were next to me

I would keep you on repeat I would steal you, hide and heal you, take the bad from every feeling. I would say the only words that you would want to hear. I would move you, never lose you, and if you fell, I'd take the bruise. I would put it all away. If you were here today, you'd never break. How long have I been out? About four hours.

But you were out for five days before that. Look at you with your book, your rifle, and your dog. You've been sitting here the whole time worrying about me? Of course I have, Vince. What would I do without you? I love you. Oh, baby, you're not lucky enough to get rid of me. Shut up, Vince.

Did I hear you say Sergeant Bennett found us? Or was that just a dream? Yes, you did. You weren't dreaming. Thank God for that man, Vince. He saved you. With the antibiotics? Yeah. You were in a bad way. And I'm sick of worrying about my family dying.

This didn't even have to happen. Cole was looking for us to save us from the feds. Turns out that there's a resistance movement growing that's bigger than we could have imagined. So what do they want from us? What do you mean? Why would the resistance movement want us safe? Why would they waste resources on that? Why would they waste resources on that? Why would Sergeant Bennett come all the way out here? Don't hide anything

from me, Erica. I'm hurt, but I'm not stupid. It's our story. And the stories of the revolts at the camp. Our escape. Word has spread, and the resistance wants to harness that energy. Oh, Master Sergeant Bennett likes us, and so does Cole.

Well, that's a good thing. And as Master Sergeant now, Erica, I thought we were getting out to live freely, so we didn't have to fight anymore. What was I supposed to do, baby? You were being poisoned by that infection. You would have died. Do you know how much we owe them now?

I don't think they're playing us, Vince. What goes around comes around in life, and if not in this life, in the next. I talked with Bennett about it, and yes, he does want to use my voice in our story. But it will be for something good in this world. For freedom.

For everyone. Always the little fighter. Come here. Give me a hug. I just hope I can do it. Do what, baby? Have the spirit to go on fighting. Have the power to take on forces that are so much bigger than me.

Yeah, but it won't be just you. You have your family behind you. Promise? Cross my heart. Don't finish that statement. Daddy! Hey, buddy. Dad! Aren't you two a sight for sore eyes? And this is Johnny and Sean. Johnny is General McClintock's son. Hello, sir.

Pleasure to meet you. And Sean is from the Freetown we went to. We did? Well, we were on the outside. You were pretty out of it. Nice to meet you, Sean. It's great to see you awake, sir. Your daughter speaks very highly of you. Yeah, I'm kind of partial to her as well. How are you feeling, Vince?

A little like I got hit by a bus. Good thing we found you when we did. We got the word your family was hunting for antibiotics, so I came very prepared. Thank you, Bennett. Thank you for everything. We never got a chance to tell you that after we left the camp. Don't worry about all that now. You just keep healing and get back on your feet. Your wife, however, has no more excuses to sit in this cabin,

moping around like a slug. She's probably lost every bit of muscle in that tiny body sitting here worrying about you. We're going out tomorrow to get you moving again, Erica. Oh, really? You don't give orders around here, remember? No, I don't. But Star told me she wanted to stay in tomorrow to make a special rabbit stew. Daniel told me he wants to work on his painting.

Dexter, Johnny, and Sean told me they needed to spend tomorrow restocking our woodpile. So I'm in need of a scout. Looks like you're the only one with nothing left to do. But I have to stay and look out for Vince. I'll be fine, baby. All the kids will be around if I need anything. You should go.

I'll help Dad out while I'm making my recipe. I can take care of Daddy and paint while he's sleeping. Fine. If you're all going to throw me out, I guess I'll go. Don't worry. I'll take good care of you, Cupcake. Whatever, Snookum. There you go, Honeyloaf. It's all coming back. Except you hit like a girl. A weak girl who's spent entirely too much time shut up indoors.

Honeyloaf? Really? I haven't heard that one yet, turd. Have I really lost that much? Nothing a few good training days can't take care of. We'll be right back. else how hold on hold on it's darkness to light let's take up our hearts and agree to unite we are we are in this together so give help to someone in need we can we can live for each other. There's strength in our love to believe. We will, we will make this land. Thanks for listening to the Changing Earth Audio Drama. This content is copywritten in 2023 by author Sarah F. Hathaway.

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