Caldera Book 7: The End Is Here by Stallcup Heath

Author:Stallcup, Heath [Stallcup, Heath]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: DevilDogPress

Broussard stared at the screen and watched as the drone made lazy circles in the sky. The aircraft had finished spraying the area and he assumed it was making its way back to reload.

The Chief Petty Officer yawned and stretched, shifting in his seat. “Is all of science this slow and boring?”

Broussard nodded. “Only the best of adrenaline junkies can handle our jobs.” He cracked a grin at his joke.

“I can tell.” The chief’s eyes seemed vacant as he stared alongside the researcher. “Tell me again what we’re looking for?”

Broussard shook his head. “Anything out of the ordinary.”

“Will this cure be pretty quick?”

Broussard shrugged. “It is designed to be fast acting but it could be days to weeks before the infected see results.”

“Days to weeks?” The chief sat up and stared at him. “Why are we watching then?”

Brossard slowly shook his head, his eyes glued to the monitors. “I just want to see something other than the steel walls of this ship.”

The chief nodded knowingly and came to his feet. He gently clapped the man’s shoulder. “You watch all you want, Doc. I have things I should be doing.”

Broussard turned and gave him a sad smile. “I’m sorry if I gave you a false sense of hope.”

The chief shrugged. “No sweat off my sack, Doc.” He stretched his neck and gave the man a crooked smile. “I guess I was hoping that cured people would just start walking out of buildings looking scared and confused.”

Broussard nodded. “Hopefully one day.”

The chief excused himself and closed the door behind him. Broussard turned his attention back to the monitors and didn’t turn around when the door opened again behind him.

“You couldn’t have woke me up for the party?” Carol slipped into the chair beside him, the wool blanket pulled snugly around her shoulders.

“You should be in bed.”

“And you should have told me that they started the operation.” She sniffled and turned to the screens on the table. “What are we seeing here?”

“This is…” He paused and gave her a wide eyed stare. “I’m not even sure what city this is.”

She chuckled lightly and swayed to the side to bump him. “Just tell me what we’re looking at.”

“They believe that a large population of infected live in these areas. They were saturated and we observed at least one subject get sprayed. I sincerely hope he’s taking it back to the population.”

“Where are the good guys?”

Broussard tapped the other monitor. “Behind those barricades and chain link fences. I think it used to be a military base.” He sighed and gave her a sidelong glance. “Not many survived.”

She nodded solemnly. “Anything of note?”

He shook his head slowly. “I keep hoping to see…something.”

She leaned over and rested her head on his arm. “Eventually.”

He nodded slowly. “That’s what I told the chief.” He sighed again and leaned toward her, adding support. “Hopefully soon.”

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