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Chapter 9 : Old Gym
Next Day
The next morning Chase woke up feel well rested after the first real night of sleep he had since Daniel died , thanks to the massage he received from Harmony the night before .
" Feeling better ? " Harmony asked him when he walked into the cafeteria .
" Yeah , I don ' t know what you did , but thanks . " Chase said .
" I just , made sure that your ability to relax was greater than the thoughts going on in your head right now . " Harmony said as Chase grab something to eat for breakfast and coffee to wake himself up .
" You are finally awake ? " Cassidy asked .
" Yeah , you still on restriction due to the damage you caused to the Range Rover ? " Chase asked .
" It wasn ' t my fault , it was those zombies and radhounds . " Cassidy said .
" Storm and Chris have been working on the damage since the big , radiation storm rolled into town . " Ron said .
" Has it blown over yet ? " Chase asked .
" The worst of it has , but we still have to wait for this little bit to be behind us before we can start sending people out again . " Shane Douglas walked into the cafeteria .
" Okay , so , what ' s the plan for when the storm blows over ? " Chase asked .
" According to the radio feed we got this morning , we have another two weeks before we get hit with another storm , we need to get supplies for the babies in here and the professor wants more seeds for planting . We are also changing up the security at the water plant and here that way those out there with the water can get a proper rest and we will keep fresh lookouts at the water plant as we can ' t have them too fatigued to fight off a possible attack . " Shane said .
" We can go out after the last bit of this storm leaves and get back before the other one shows up . " Chase said .
" Alright , " Shane said .
" I ' m going with you , I need to check into the medicinal herbs , the doc and I have been talking about to add to the greenhouse . " Andy said .
" And more potting soil and pots could be helpful as well . " Harley said .
" Yeah , do you need anything else for the classroom , Harley ? " Chase asked .
" Whatever you can find that will help the kids , " Harley said seeing a different side to Chase that she hadn ' t seen since before the bombings happened .
" I ' ll check with the kitchen then as far as what food we may need that can ' t be grown in the greenhouse . " Chase said .
" Milk , eggs , bread , " Cassidy started before Chase looked at him .
" Cassidy , " Shane said .
" I was just , " Cassidy started .
" Go help with the Rover since you were the one who was in it when it got damaged . " Chase said .
" Sure Boss , " Cassidy said before leaving .
" You okay ? " Andy asked .
" Yeah , but I can only take so much bro , " Chase said finally able to eat in peace .
" Hey , he has a clear head for the first time in while , we should use it , " Harley said .
" Don ' t you start with me , too , " Chase warned .
" Just remember , not to go overboard , " Andy said .
" No problem , " Chase agreed .
" I kind of like the tough guy act , " Harmony chuckled at the different side to Chase when he ' s well rested .
" Alright , I need to go talk with the kitchen personal , " Chase leaving as blush appeared on his face .
" You don ' t say , " Ron whispered to Andy and Harley who were looking at Chase as he left and then Harmony .
Kitchen
Chase walked into the kitchen area of the Recovery Center to talk to the people who were incharge of the food and feeding the those that were taking shelter from all of the issues outside .
" Can we help you , sir ? " One of the kitchen staff asked .
" I was checking to see if you guys needed anything from outside after the storm blows over , " Chase said .
" Formula for the babies , anything you can find that ' s not radiated and what can ' t or hasn ' t been grown in the greenhouse would be helpful , and we could use more ways to cook , serve , and clean up around here , " The head of kitchen staff said .
" I can certainly see to it , anything else ? " Chase checking before he left .
" No , that ' s about it , " The head of kitchen staff said .
" How about a way to seal food for storage to keep the radiation out , as we have to worry about sending stuff to the works over at water plant . " One of the other kitchen staff said .
" What are you guys sending to them ? " Chase asked curiously .
" Jarrett said something about non-perishable food , but we still need away to transport it to the workers and security there . " The head of kitchen staff said .
" I will see to what we need from Jeff , then , " Chase said before leaving .
Garage
" Hey , has anyone seen , Jeff ? I heard he was down here ? " Chase asked one of the workers when he entered the garage .
" Over there with Storm , Chris , and Cassidy , " One of the workers said pointing to where the repairs were being done to the Range Rover .
" How ' s it coming ? " Chase asked once he was over towards the guys working on the car .
" The repairs are not so much difficult as it is time consuming , but hey with the radiation going on outside , it ' s given us time to work on it . " Storm said .
" Cassidy is not allowed another set of keys though , " Chris said .
" But . . . " Cassidy started .
" No , buts , I mean look at Ron over there on the floor after getting those dents out of the back bumper , " Storm said making Chase look and see Ron stretched out like he was exhausted .
" You , alive in there ? " Chase tapping Ron ' s boots with his own .
" Yeah , " Ron said .
" So , the kitchen said something about taking non-perishable food to the guys over at the water plant ? " Chase asked Jeff .
" Yes , we are sending it with the group that takes the place of the ones already out there , why ? " Jarrett asked .
" Do we need anything to transport it in for safe keeping away from the radiation ? " Chase asked .
" Yes , maybe an airtight container or something , " Jarrett said .
" Then we ' ll pick one up once the storm passes over along with everything else we will need to be ready for the next storm . " Chase said .
" Jack , don ' t play around in here , " Storm said when he saw his son walk into the garage .
" Yes sir , " Jack sighed going back inside .
" The kids are frustrated , " Ron said still on the floor .
" That ' s because they ' ve been stuck inside all day , " Chase said .
" But , we can ' t let them outside with the radiation storm going on and we ' ve decided to ban them from the greenhouse during storms as well , just in case something happens and it being to close to the outside . " Jarrett said .
" I agree , but . . . " Chase thought about it for a moment .
" Chase , what are you thinking ? " Cassidy asked .
" Are you guys done with , Ron ? " Chase asked .
" Yeah , " Storm said curiously .
" Ron , come on , " Chase helping the man up .
" What now ? " Ron asked .
" Come on , " Chase said .
" Alright , alright , I ' m coming , somebody ' s extra excited today . " Ron said leaving with Chase .
" It ' s the new girl , " Cassidy whispered to the others .
" Harmony ? " Chris asked .
" Yep , " Cassidy said .
" Really , " Storm said .
" Maybe , he ' s found someone to help him deal with the stress he ' s been under . " Jarrett said .
" Good , he needs it , " James said going back to the Range Rover .
Old Gym
" Chase ? " Harley asked once she saw the place she looked at him curiously .
" It was used for us before the bombs dropped and it ' s not connected to the outside as it ' s within the innermost part of the building . " Chase said .
" And we cleared the entire place out before anyone moved in after coming out of the containers . " Derrick said .
" Exactly , I figure that we could use it for the kids to play in when we have a radiation storm outside , it ' s safe from the radiation and one of us can be down here to watch them , so , nothing else bad happens to them . " Chase said .
" It would certainly work , but it needs to be cleaned up a bit , " Harmony said looking at the dust and stuff on the walls .
" That ' s why I brought these , " Andy pushed a cart in with cleaning supplies .
" And none of the supplies are harmful to kids , so , they can help with this as well , " Chase said looking at the kids waiting on them .
" Sounds good , the lets make this place usable and kid safe . " Harley agreed .
" Let ' s go team , " Ron said as excited as he could be while still being exhausted from working on the damaged Rover .
" It needs a little work , " Anna looked at Ron making the adults laugh .
" Let ' s go , team , " Chase said taking the kids to help him work on the gym .
" Uncle Chase was better , " Jack said making all of the adults except for Ron laugh again .
" The kids really love him , " Harmony said .
" Yeah , pretty much , " Andy said .
They worked on the gym for awhile until it was finally clean and in order for the kids to play in it safely while the radiation storms were going on outside .
" Alright , kids , I have some rules that need to be followed , no more trying to go outside with a radiation storm is going on outside or wandering into dangerous areas while the people are working around here , " Chase said .
" Okay , " David said .
" You guys can play in here as long as one of the adults are in here with you , and please share , be careful , and everyone helps to clean up after you ' re done in here , okay , " Chase said .
" Yes , Uncle Chase , " Anna said .
" Yes , " David and Jack agreed .
" Okay , " MIkey said .
" Good , now have fun , " Chase said letting the kids go play .
" While I find a place to rest , " Ron said leaving .
" Is he , okay ? " Williams asked .
" Yeah , he was helping with the Rover and then he came in here to help us , so , he deserves a little break . " Chase said as he felt little arms around him looking down to see Jack .
" Thank you , Uncle Chase . " Jack said .
" No problem , buddy , " Chase said before the little one went to play with the other kids .
" You did a good thing for them , Chase , " Harley said .
" You should be proud , " Andy said .
" They deserve something after being strong through all of this mess , " Chase said sitting on one of the bleachers .
" You ' re really good with them , " Harmony said .
" I , try to be as real as I can be with them as I believe that kids know when you are trying to cheat and con them into things . " Chase said .
