Impassable by Ponce Jen

Author:Ponce, Jen [Ponce, Jen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Zombies
Published: 2020-10-05T04:00:00+00:00

23

Then

That morning, I was up early. Sleeping in a room full of people during the zombie apocalypse was comforting, true, but it was also noisy. After the fifth person sneaked by to get a glass of water from the kitchen sink, and the second group of four went out for a pee break, I was awake.

Norma was already up fixing coffee and oatmeal for everyone for breakfast when Dan came over to me, followed by an older man he introduced as Evan.

“He and his family, plus another group wanted to know if we’d be all right caravanning with them. I told them you guys took me in, so I thought it fair we discussed it together.”

I nodded. Lana was still asleep, but Ivy was up, so I waved her over.

“We have to get to Billings and Dan here said you’re headed toward Alliance way and after that, Seattle. Don’t suppose we could tag along with you? Safety in numbers, and all that.”

I shrugged. “You have your own vehicles I take it. Because we don’t have room in our SUV for you.”

“Oh yeah. We have a minivan and Isaac has a car. We’d need gas but I see you all managed to find some to carry with you. The van has a lot of storage space, too. We just need to get home. I have family …” Evan dropped his eyes. I knew exactly how he felt. The not knowing. The worry. The guilt.

“I don’t see why not. Dan? Ivy?”

Dan shrugged. “More eyes for lookouts and fingers to pull triggers would be all right with me.”

“Sounds fine,” Ivy bit out, her glare for Dan, who ignored her. I got the feeling Dan didn’t give a shit who he annoyed as long as Owen survived.

I understood that, just as I understood Ivy’s annoyance. It was probably a good thing we were dropping her off soon.

“All right then. I figure we should hit the road soon if it stays clear of them.”

Evan nodded and said he’d get everyone ready who was planning to go.

I went to Norma. “Is there anything I can help with before we go? I’m so grateful to you and your husband both for taking us in.”

“Of course, my dear. Jesus would have us do nothing less.” She took my hand in her soft, wrinkled ones and smiled at me. “I’m just glad you’re okay and I pray you make it to see your boys safely.”

“Thank you.” She pulled me into a hug which I accepted gladly and when I pulled away, I was smiling. “Now, are you sure you don’t need help?”

“Naw honey, I’m all right. Been cooking for a large family forever now and this is just the same. Sure are grateful for the food you shared, though. Looks to be a hard winter if things don’t get better.”

I didn’t think things were going to get better, unless these zombies or crazies or whatever they were froze and died this winter. God, I hoped they did, but I had my doubts that I didn’t share with her.

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