Zero Hour: A Post-Apocalyptic EMP Survival Fiction Series (The Blackout Series Book 2) by Bobby Akart

Author:Bobby Akart [Akart, Bobby]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, pdf
Published: 2016-08-24T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 31

DAY ELEVEN

4:00 p.m., September 19

Ryman Residence

Belle Meade, Tennessee

Madison presented Colton with her updated inventory, a projected meal plan, and some calculations based on maintaining their current food levels. Colton studied the Farm Bureau insurance calendar used by Madison to plan out their meals. He’d better grow fond of beans and rice.

“Well, at least we have a date,” started Colton. “It’s better to know when we’ll run out than speculate and get caught off guard. To extend our food supply, we have to procure more from our neighbors or the power has to come on in a hurry. Even then, there’s no guarantee the trucks will begin running and delivering food to the grocery stores.”

“If the power remains out much longer, we’ll have to make a decision about staying here,” added Madison. Colton was glad to hear her think in these terms. He didn’t want to leave either. Colton loved their home so much he was willing to risk his life against a band of marauders, a decision he’d second-guessed repeatedly in the last few hours.

“I wish there was a farmers’ market around,” said Colton. “I could trade them something we don’t need for food or even seeds. If we can make it through the winter, we could plant our garden.”

Madison took the calendar back and started counting days with the tip of a pencil until she reached the third week of October. “Growing up in the mid-state, I remember most crops were harvested in September and October. If there is any hope of supplementing our food supply with fresh vegetables, it would have to occur in the next four weeks. That’s assuming, of course, we could find a farmer willing to trade with us.”

“My biggest fear about traveling into the countryside is that once we leave that garage, everybody and their brother will know about the Wagoneer,” said Colton. “It’s a miracle we’ve kept it hidden this long. If I travel out of the county, there is no guarantee I can get back in one piece.”

“I agree. We’ve got to save the Wagoneer as our last method of escape.”

Colton walked across the living room and peered through the makeshift peepholes he’d created to monitor the outside. When he returned to the kitchen, he asked Madison how long Alex had been sleeping. They’d switched up their routine so that Alex could take the night shift and Colton could get a good night’s sleep.

“She’s been sleeping four hours,” replied Madison as she handed him an MRE bar. She was diligent about feeding the family in five or six small meals a day to maintain their energy levels.

“When Alex wakes up, we’ll make a trip over to the O’Malleys’,” started Colton. “I found it odd that they didn’t have any vegetable seeds stored. I must have overlooked them. In the coming weeks, their garden is going to provide a few things like carrots, potatoes, and squash.”

“That will help,” added Madison somewhat enthusiastically.

“Maddie, have you thought more about leaving?” asked Colton.

“To where?”

“I don’t know.

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