Reese and Shaw were in the library enjoying some tea and cookies with Harold while Finch did some systems maintenance as they all waited for their next number.

Given the season, it seemed almost inevitable that their conversation might turn to various monsters, including what to do in the event of a zombie apocalypse. The topic combined two of the ex-agents favorite things: weapons and mass destruction. As an added bonus it annoyed Finch.

Discussing the defense of the library led to arguments about the relative merits of machetes vs shotguns, machine guns vs flamethrowers, and if a grenade launcher would be considered overkill.

The debate ended abruptly when Harold announced with exasperation This is totally unnecessary. I already have sufficient countermeasures for such a contingency and then left to get more water for their tea.

Reese and Shaw stared at each other in shock. Was Harold messing with them? Sometimes it was hard to tell with Finch.

Although if anyone would plan ahead for the zombie apocalypse it would be Harold...