Hornet's Nest: A Post Apocalyptic EMP Survival Fiction Series (The Blackout Series Book 5) by Bobby Akart

Author:Bobby Akart
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2017-02-27T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Afternoon, November 7

Northwest Hardin County

Jake let out a huge belch as his protruding stomach filled with catfish expanded beyond his jeans. “Excuse me, but I’m stuffed outta my mind. I’ve never had catfish this good, Lisa.”

“Well, thank you, Jake,” replied Mrs. Hilton. “Boys, there’s plenty more where that came from. Anybody ready for a final helping?” She received a variety of groans in various octaves in response.

“We look like a bunch of bears getting ready to hibernate,” said Russ. “At least they have to get off their butts and catch fish. We get to lay around and belch.”

Colton managed to hoist himself out of the Hiltons’ dining room chair and became the proverbial party pooper. “I’m afraid we’ve got to get goin’. While I really appreciate that you can take some of these names off my contact list, there are a few closer to the bridge that we need to see ourselves.”

“Okay, I get it,” said Russ. “Listen, there’s not a chance Junior moves on us before we get together in a couple of days, is there?”

“Always a chance, Russ,” replied Colton. “Be ready. I believe Junior’s making plans like we are. Cherry may have been here as a last-ditch effort to flush us out, but he also might be gathering intel. Whatever you do, beef up security and focus on the task at hand.”

Lisa approached the table with a large paper bag full of catfish wrapped in aluminum foil and some hush puppies. “Take this back to your families. At least they can get a nibble too.”

Colton hugged Lisa and assured her that Madison would get some of her catfish. He then picked up baby Wyatt T. Hilton out of his crib and gave him a tickle under his chin. The newborn wiggled in appreciation.

One of Javy’s men agreed to stay behind to escort Russ and the other farm owners of Northwest Hardin County to the meeting site. Although most knew where the Shiloh Battlefield Visitor Center was located, they were not aware of the roundabout route that was the safest to travel.

With only a few stops left, Jake and Colton made good time. They added the other ranch hand to the front cab of the Chevy pickup and Colton took over the wheel. Jake had difficulty maneuvering the old truck anyway, especially with a third person on the bench seat.

The trip was uneventful and the evening began to set in as they made their final stop at the home of the man who had provided critical cover fire during their rescue of Alex. This was the most dangerous of the stops on their list.

The man was an ally in terms of his relationship with Coach Carey and his willingness to help, but he’d never met Jake or Colton. Colton would have to approach unarmed and be prepared to talk his way out of a bullet very quickly. If this reclusive man wasn’t so important to Stubby’s plans, Colton would have avoided the risk altogether.

“Ain’t no way we’re drivin’ through those iron gates,” said Jake.

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