The Prepper Broadcasting Network - The Changing Earth Audio Drama Season 3 Episode 11 The Walls of Freedom

Episode Date: December 29, 2023

As spring approaches Virgis carefully extracts Erika's family. The Blackshirts are close on their heels and TJ finds out his beloved has been lying to him.Sound attributes: https://www.authorsarafhathaway.com/soundtrackChanging Earth Books and Gear: 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. Will you two settle down? They're as excited as we are. How long does it take to get to Billings and back?

I'm expecting Major Virgis tomorrow. We need everything packed and ready to go as soon as he gets here. We've been packed for days, Bennett. We'll be ready. What are you going to do about Sean? Hall tried to get the free community to let me back in, but it breaks their community laws. You were in a free town. Aren't you a land owner? No, my parents died in a car accident before the Great Quake. My aunt always took care of me. She made sure I got to a free town before she died. What did she die from? Tuberculosis. Marry this girl. Excuse me? You don't want the boy to go into the refugee system. You don't want him to face justice at the free town, so why don't you just marry him? Well, we don't have a minister here. There's no one to make it official. Hold on. Do you think this is a good idea? Official? What's official?

You will have the paperwork made for you declaring your legal status because yours was lost during the Great Quake. His paperwork could be a part of that if he was her husband. So even if it wasn't a real marriage, he would still become landowner certified? Sure. Like when people used to marry for U.S. citizenship back in the day. Happens all the time. Yeah, but what if my sister doesn't want to marry him? Why not? Sean is a good guy. Because it should be her choice,

not a snap decision to save Sean. If anyone's going to decide my future, it's going to be me. I was trying to find the right time. Starmoor, I knew since the first moment I saw you, that I'd do anything to stay by your side. You're beautiful from the inside out.

Your kind heart and loyalty to your family has astounded me and shown me a small glimpse into what a wonderful life together we could have. Watch out for that rabbit stew. has astounded me and shown me a small glimpse into what a wonderful life together we could have. Watch out for that rabbit stew! Oh come on! That is foul, Bennett! Geez! Starmoor, would you do me the greatest honor of becoming my wife? Where did you...

It was my mother's. Oh, Sean, yes, I will marry you. Oh, no, you're not. What? Why, Dad? Because he never asked your father for permission, did he? Oh, sir, I never meant any offense. Ah, I'm just busting your chops, Sean. If she'll have you, I would gladly accept you as my son-in-law.

Welcome to the family. I just don't know I just don't know If politics sounds like your cup of tea, come check out the Matter of Facts podcast every Friday on iTunes, Citra, and Spotify with my co. Yes, sir. Blackshirts, remember, we are not here to take prisoners tonight. We are here to retrieve Erica Moore and her family. Fight her. Yes, sir. Anthony is ready. Towers have been eliminated. Let's move. The man Virgis communicates with His name is Hal

Where does he live? Follow me Here Here! Don't you take one more step or I'll shoot. Slow down, honey. We're not here for you. Where is your husband? He's not here.

Don't lie to protect him. We will find him. Not if you're dead first. I told you, we don't want any trouble with you. And I told you to get the hell out of my house. Yuri, what did you do that for? Now the kid won't have a mother. There, now he won't have to worry about it. You're ruthless, my brother. Let's go find this guy.

You men stay here, just in case he comes back. Yes, sir. Sir, we've rounded up everyone in the courtyard. Have you found the family? No, sir. No more of you have to die here tonight. We only have one question. Where is Erica Moore?

I said no one else has to die. But many more will, if we don't get an answer. Anyone? How about now? Wait! Stop! I know where she is. Where? There's an abandoned cabin eight miles north of here.

That's where she is. Thank you. Anthony. Yes, sir. You ID them all. Is. Anthony. Yes, sir. UID Demo. Is she here? No, sir. Eliminate them.

Yes, sir. Blackshirts, open fire. We have cleared the town, DJ. No sign of Hall or Erica. Where is she? One of the traitors told us there's a cabin to the north of here. That's where she's held up. When are you leaving? Right now. We should be able to find it

before sunrise. How many did you lose taking the town? Eight. Margaret? She wasn't one of the eight. Good work, Yuri. Get the job done. Yes, DJ. Did they get her? No, sir. The town is clear, but she wasn't there. And the contact? He wasn't there either. She's in a cabin north of location. They're headed there now. Then we should have news by the morning.

We're ready to go for the sale of the century. Finally, some good news. I put some word out that the refugee whore who tried to take TJ's life is going up for sale, and the buyers went crazy. Jose himself reached out for Mexico. How the hell is he doing? Very well. Given all the money we've making, Javier sends his

respect. Too bad that whore isn't going anywhere except back into the chains. You already broke her, TJ. We could sell her. And do what with more credits? We have all we need. Think about the prestige. He's not wrong, TJ. What will you do with her anyway? She does plenty already. It better be important. Sir, I'm really sorry to interrupt, but I need to talk to TJ. About what? Sir, I'm in no disrespect, but TJ- You come barging into my office, interrupt, and expect to leave without telling me what's going on? No, sir. I'm sorry, sir. It's just, did Margaret go with Serge and Yuri? Yeah, why? She told me she would tell TJ. About what, boy? You're not making any sense. She's pregnant, isn't she? Yes, TJ. Did she tell you, TJ? No, Mr. Lee. I would have never let her

go. That's what she was worried about. But I told her she had to tell you anyway. Why didn't you tell me? I trusted her. But I am your God. You will never let something like this happen again. Yes, TJ. There's nothing that can be done about this now. Don't tell the team anything about this or it'll distract them.

Nate, come with me. Yes, TJ. about this or it'll distract them. Nate, come with me. Yes, TJ. TJ, don't you tell them. Yes, Mr. Lee. Come on, Nate. So excited to have meat tonight. Did you see the size of that pelt? That elk must have been a monster. And she said

there was one bigger than that with it. Hold on a second, guys. Something is not right here. Jeff should be on the gate. Where is he? Shh. Get down. Who are they? I don't know.

But Virgis said black-shirted fighters killed one of his best friends. Do you think everyone is okay? I sure hope so. But Virgis said black-shirted fighters killed one of his best friends. Do you think everyone is okay? I sure hope so. Come on. Be careful. They may have left. They're all dead, sir. No, no, no! Oh, God, no. My precious Ginger.

And little Bill. No. No. Sir. Yeah. They're all dead, sir. They killed everyone. What are you going to do, sir?

We'll burn the town and go kill them all. All right, sir. I'm with you. Trent, you're just in shock. We can't go after them. Did you see the size of their force? There's only three of us. No one said you had to come. You're crazy, sir. No, no, no, no. I was crazy, sir.

No, no, no, no, no. I was crazy in love with them. Huh. That is until I saw you standing there She got so sick of all the things I used to be And so she asked me then if I could see what's going on And I looked above and said, can you help me now? Cause I start to see that this isn't right. She tried to make me see that everything I used to be seldom ever got this right.

I pass the days away, and I pray now for another way. And I start to see that I belong. I just had a laugh so soon. Just where could you and I be now? Tell me if you could, my friend. Cause I pray we never say goodbye. I'm going to miss our tiny cabin. It was a fun winter. But we get to see Grandma and Grandpa again.

And maybe we can find a way to talk to Grandma Nancy. We're going into Billings, right? Yeah, and we'll board the train there. Why didn't Johnny travel with us? I don't know, Dex. Maybe he's going back out to the Badlands. That would suck. He's a good kid.

Never had a friend like him. I'm sure you'll be able to see each other again soon. We need to keep our heads up, guys. If Tweed is still trying to take us out, this would be his last chance. We'll be ready, Dad. I hope the dogs do okay. We spent all winter training them. They're young, Dexter, and we haven't

been able to socialize them. Yeah, but those two can hunt. They can find any bird or bunny. We did the best we could, babe. They'll do okay. That's right, Trucker. You're gonna be a good boy. My papa, Wubbler, will hear if you hide. We know that, but Trucker is a Rottweiler and Jack is a black German Shepherd. Two breeds with bad reputations.

How do you mean? They're tough breeds, Danny. People are usually scared of them. And they don't look like puppies anymore, Daniel. They look like big, tough badasses. Yes, they do. Okay, that's exactly what we don't need right now. What if we tied a pink ribbon on them? That could help soften the look.

We're not doing that. Most of them are pink. Why not? Pink's not so bad. Really, Dad? The closer we get, the more nervous I'm getting. Just calm down. We're being protected now, not hunted. Protected from what? The feds? I don't know, Dex.

Bennett does, and he didn't tell us. He helped us, Dexter. We have to trust him now. Do we? We're slowing down. And there are voices out there. We have to trust him now. Do we? We're slowing down. And there are voices out there. We must be in villains. The train is ready to go. Let's move. Here are your new papers.

Hey, mine says Sean Moore. With today's law, if a non-landowning man marries a landowning woman, he takes her name. Where's your land, Sean? Well, I don't... I don't see any. Looks like you get her last name. Deal with it. Aw, it's okay. I still love you. Let's go, lovebirds. But isn't the line over there? And the line for VIPs is over here. This is so cool. Don't want us mingling with the locals it's safer especially with the dogs big tough dog doesn't remember me thanks for the ride major virgus for god's sake just call me cole erica i want you to meet sergeant ty avery he's gonna ride with you guys. This is nice, Cole. Relax and enjoy the ride.

Bennett, come here a minute. Yes, sir. I haven't been able to make contact with Paul. With all the smoke we saw, I'm worried. What do you want me to do, sir? We guard Erica. They're close. I can feel it. He's a smart fighter. Once we get Erica to the farm, we'll find him. We're almost there, Bennett. I love you. 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. at protonmail.com The fire is still warm. We just missed him. Sir, Anthony found vehicle tracks out here. How fresh. Like new, sir.

They are gone. Come on, Yuri. We can't catch them on foot. If I would have known there was a road here, we could have brought the trucks. Where are the tracks, Margaret? Over here, sir.

It will still be faster to take the woodland trail back to the trucks. That trail goes around the whole mountain. Come on, Sergei. We'll have to double time it. I told TJ I would bring her home. And I'm not going home empty-handed. What the fuck was that?

The shooter is on the left. Find cover. Four black shirts, go find whoever is shooting at us and eliminate them. Yes, sir. Let's go, Yuri. You heard the man, Anthony. Move them out. Yuri!

It missed. Margaret, where are you hit? It hit my leg. Medic, get your ass over here. Make sure it didn't hit the femoral. It's good, sir. But I think it chipped the femur. Could be broken now.

Shit. Pick her up and double-time it back to town. Come on, Yuri. Let's get back to the drugs. Come on Yuri, let's get back to the drugs. They should have caught back up to us by now, Sergei. I was thinking the same thing. Sir, we're ready to roll.

The bastard killed the team. It has to be Hal. No doubt, he's already been home to check on the family, judging by the fires that burnt here. We'll leave him in the dust, Serj. We have to get to the northern wall before the train does. We have to bring Erika home to TJ. You're right. Let's go.

What brings you by, TJ? I want to see the girls you're selling with Jamie's lot. Come check it out. They're beauties, but they've been worked. You've had a couple. It smells like crap in here. You need to send in a cleaning crew. I will once this load is gone. What are you doing following him around, Nate?

Don't worry about it. Okay. So what do you think? What do you think, Nate? They're pretty, sir. Thanks for your time, Chuck. We'll leave in the morning. Sounds good. We'll see you then. Nate, follow me. Yes, sir. Look in here, Nate. Who is that? That is Margaret's father. You've kept him in here all this time? He goes out when I need a grunt to do labor. She thought you killed him. Why would I do that?

He's mine. I own him. Come here. All these people, they belong to me. And what about you, Nate? I belong to you, TJ. And what about Margaret? You own her, too, sir.

And what about your child? I, um, uh... I own your child, too. Do you understand? Yes, sir. Your life is mine. It's my life. Her life is my life. Her father's life is my life. I am your god.

I'm sorry sir, I didn't want to- You alone own your own actions and your choices. You're one of my elite, my chosen. Your life could be very different. Sir, I let you down. I don't deserve your mercy. Shirt off. Turn around. Yes, sir. TJ, Yuri's on the radio. You're going to want to hear this. Where did it, where did it go?

Do you have her? Bennett and Virgis got her out before we got there. Not what I wanted to hear, Yuri. I know, TJ. We're headed to the wall now. We can pull the family during the inspection stop. Margaret was shot, DJ. We're headed to the wall now. We can pull the family during the inspection stop. Margaret was shot, DJ. What?

Hall was alive. He tracked us. He killed half the team. Is she dead? No, DJ. But she's hurt. She's in the transport. Bring her home to me right now. What about Erica? You take one fighter and bring Margaret home now. Sergei, you take the rest to the wall to complete the mission. I could have Anthony bring her home.

Yuri, don't cross me again. Bring her home now. Yes, DJ. You smell like warm graphite Swollen tongue and hard to swallow. I've had nothing like it since, and oh. Where did it, where did it go? I can't believe this is happening. Isn't it cool, buddy? This city is so beautiful, Mom. Look at all the buildings sparkle with those panels.

They make power. They're solar panels. The houses are crazy. They look like giant spiders. Why do they build them like that, Bennett? Protects the stuff inside if there's a quake. You're going to see a lot more of them pretty soon. There's still that many quakes happening? Fewer and further apart now, but they still remember the Great Quake. Too bad Daxter and Star are in the other cabin. Sucks we don't get to ride with Mom and Dad.

I think it's cool. We get our own cabin. I guess. Cheer up, little bro. This is awesome. I'm excited to see grandma and grandpa again. How long has it been since you've seen them? It's been 10 years. You haven't seen them since before the quake? Nope. I guess refugees can't get cross-region passes. If we would have known they were alive, I would be an entirely different man. I think we have to stop and glimdive before we enter the northern region. The sector divider is there. What is the sector divider?

Great God Almighty, more walls. The whole country is a gated community now, isn't it? And who built these? The Walls of Freedom. That's what the landowners have nicknamed them. They keep everyone inside safe. Who do you think built them? The refugees.

How did you guess? The walls keep idle hands busy, much like the water lines in Vegas. Plus, they ensure firm control and safety for the residents within the walls. Safety inspection sweep, sir. These two cabins are clear. We're under direct orders from Colonel Henderson to check all of these cabins. Take me to your commander. Yes, sir. Line them all up for ID checks. Sergei, sir. Major Virgis from the mercenary forces would like to talk with you.

And here he is. Your reputation proceeds you, Major. I've heard that. And you are? Who I am doesn't matter. I am under orders to find and collect the Moore family. Are they on this train? This train? Don't take me for a fool, Major. I wouldn't dream of doing anything of the sort. See, this train is in mercenary territory, and processing is my responsibility. Really? Because many of the refugees being transported on your train

are on my collection list for runaways. Take the ones on your list. Don't overstep your boundary, soldier. I can assure you it will not end well. This is not over, Major Verges. I know. It's just the beginning.

I hope you're ready for war. Go back to your boss and tell him you failed. Your search is complete. The black shirts. A Russian man. His name was Sergei. Wouldn't want to meet him in a dark alley. We good? We're good. Is everything okay, Bennett?

It's fine, Cupcake. They're just finishing the inspections. What did those people do? Some of them are runaways. Some of them have illegal contraband. They sure are thorough, aren't they? Seriously. What was that for? Because I love you I'm so nervous I can't wait to see your parents again

We're finally free Vince I know it's been so long For so many years I doubted that they even made it out of Washington Before the Great Quake We're going to see them And and this time, we aren't being hunted. Or shot at. Or worrying if our kids are going to die.

Or worrying about my husband dying. And we owe it all to Master Sergeant Bennett. Thank you, sir. We've still got a long road in front of us, Cupcake. I know. Look at those people lined up like cattle. That's why we're fighting, Erica. Yeah, I just don't know where to go anymore. Hi, TJ. You're home late. It was a long day.

You left so early this morning, I didn't get a chance to talk with you. About what? Susan told me... What did Susan tell you? That it was all a big misunderstanding between you two. The misunderstanding was hers completely. Okay, well, anyway, she didn't want me to worry. Good. She's a smart woman. And dinner is served. Your favorite, spaghetti. Don't hustle off to bed. Yes, TJ. Have a seat. Thank you. TJ? What? Do you own me?

Are there initials on your back? No, but I don't own land either. I didn't want to stay there alone, and you saved this place when you arrived. Look what you've built. Although I have to admit that sometimes your leadership methods are unorthodox, it works. People live in safe communities, happily going about their lives. And I guess I gave myself to you a long time ago. Come with me. Okay. This is yours, Teresa. I built it with a hospital room so you would never have to go back to the center.

You did? And I built a garden for you and Susan. You have everything you need here, and I can ensure your security. You did all of this for me? I've never questioned your loyalty, and if I had a mother, I would hope that it would have been just like you. You're free, Teresa. Who's going to cook for you and clean for you?

You're right next door. Susan can do the cleaning until I find a woman to take your place. But Susan has her job. She's busy. You're her job. But Teresa's running supply logistics. That's why she was so mad. Susan just needed a reminder of where your loyalties lie without question. You're a good man, TJ.

Loyalty is rewarded. Sleep at my home tonight. I'll have the juniors move you while I'm gone. Sir, Yuri is at the gate. Teresa, let me walk you home. Thank you. How many times you lived in pain? How many scars

between your veins? Where were you when this was being real? I'm here to tell you this won't last forever. The pain I knew will ease if you surrender Whenever you hear my voice

Whenever you feel my love You can feel the music Let the music live in you Do you like morale patches? Morale patches that are prepper related? Things like, hey, can I drink that fuel? Two is one, one is none, three is a guarantee or been prepping since Y2K? Well, if so, go to patchofthemonth.co

and subscribe for 10 bucks a month or $100 a year. We must be getting closer. How do you know? Because you've started pacing again. Don't worry. I'll take good care of you, cupcake. I've been here before, Sergeant. None of it looked like this. Everything was destroyed, Erica. Even the lines we're traveling on all had to be stitched back together.

All the cities were ruined. Some were rebuilt, and some were returned back to farmlands. Actually, we got to hand it to the folks, the Adapted, and the New Dawn. Hell yeah, they did. Well, it's been 10 years. What did you expect? I don't know. I mean, out there it's so, and in here it's so... Shitty and nice? You've been in the badlands. The government doesn't allot resources there. What about Montana?

The western region got the shot when it comes to resource allocation because of the lack of water and suitable farmlands. Most of their funds get funneled to cattle ranchers. We're almost there. Wake them up. I'm going to go check on the others. Tracing my footsteps through the wind. Back to a place where I could begin.

Where do I go? Where do I go? And if we carry on, my friends We can make it through the... Oh, my God. DJ, where is she? They took her in that room. Nate, get out.

Yes, sir. I'm sorry, TJ, I didn't... I should skin you alive. I'm sorry I let you down. You listen to me, little girl. I've always protected you. I didn't mean to get shot. You think I'm sorry I let you down. You listen to me, little girl. I've always protected you. I didn't mean to get shot. You think I'm angry about that? Nate told me about the baby. I mean, I... I told Nate the same thing I'm going to tell you. He is mine. You are mine. I have the rights. You have no rights beyond what I tell you. The babies of black shirts go to milkmaids to be raised by the collective.

Is that what you want? I don't know what I want, TJ. I always wanted to fight for you. I never fought. That your actions had consequences? I've been with other guys. I protected you and Nate a long time ago. I've been loyal to you.

I'm sorry, TJ. You have to tell me what is going on, or I can't protect you. I never wanted your protection. I wanted to earn your respect. You thought you would earn my respect by going off on a mission pregnant? I've already lost too many quality fighters over this. I wanted to bring her home to you. I will decide what you do for me from now on. Your decision-making steals have been revoked.

What? For how long? You'll find out when I decide to let you know. Yuri, walk with me. Yes, DJ. Did you find Hall? No, DJ. We had to try to beat the terrain. Erica was the priority. I looked out for Margaret. You brought her home to me.

Both not in one piece. The baby is okay. That's all that matters. The baby? She's pregnant, Yuri. Nate? Yes. I still failed.

I promised to bring them both home. Sergei was going to the gate. He failed, DJ. He was face to face with Major Verges. It is mercenary territory. Major Verges had the authority. He traveled with her? Him and Master Sergeant Bennett. The mercs are traitors. Maybe.

I'm going myself. How come we had to go out the back? I want to see the engine. Ah, just safer this way, buddy. But I thought we were safe here. Let's get you to your new home, and then we can celebrate. Bennett, she's waiting. Come on, guys. At ease, gentlemen.

Ma'am? These must be the landowners that experienced that horrible mix-up? Yes, ma'am. Come here and let me have a look at you. Madam Porter, this is Vince Moore. Hello, ma'am. Wife, Erica Moore. Hello.

And their children, Star. Hello. And her husband, Sean, Dexter, and Daniel. Hello. Hi. After such a horrible ordeal, I'm sure you were eager to return home and get cleaned up. I just wanted to come and welcome you home to the Northern Region and personally apologize for the confusion.

It made for an interesting ten years. I'm sure. Now you'll forgive me, darlings I have to be going Who the hell was that? She's the Norse official representative To the federal governing board Emily owns 50,000 acres in South Dakota

And one of the biggest wheat producers left in the U.S. And she is a major bitch. All aboard for the last leg of the trip. Can you leave the flap open this time? It's gonna get windy. Yeah, but we can see. It's been amazing so far. Look at all the grass and trees. It's so green. You can't beat spring in the Midwest. Everyone ready to roll? Yes, sir. Let's roll. Say no more, young man. We're almost there, Avery.

So far, so good, sir. Major Burgess, sir. Go ahead. Sir, you're needed back in Billings AS good, sir. Major Burgess, sir. Go ahead. Sir, you're needed back in building ASAP, sir. I'll be on my way tomorrow. Yes, sir. If we carry on, my friends, we can make it to the end. I just don't know

Where to go Anymore I just don't know Where to go Anymore What the hell are you doing here so late? Don't you have an early morning tomorrow? I need two crews and two transports.

For what? I'm going north to get that girlie myself. Our surgeon, Yuri Holm. Yuri is. Margaret was shot. And you pulled her. Damn it, TJ. I will take responsibility for her. That's your call. And I made it. I will take responsibility for her. That's your call. And I made it.

I can't believe all this. I constantly have to direct everything. Every one. Hernandez has to be taken care of, but this freaking girlie? She kills my fighters, evades my grasp. This has to end now, Mr. Lee. TJ, son, you need to sit down. Henderson is getting impatient, but Hernandez's kids keep coming out of the woodwork.

TJ, sit down. Yes, sir, Mr. Lee. Calm down, son. This is what running a business is all about. I'm not the businessman, Mr. Lee. You are. I'm the hunter. I will bring her home. One step at a time. It'll only take one day to set things straight with Hernandez and they didn't go north. Mr. Lee. Sales all set up, TJ. You don't show up and you make yourself into a fool. You show up in the north instead. Everyone will know exactly what you're after. Put your head on straight, son. The whore killed Ryan, Mr. Lee. You know what to do with that pain.

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