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We drove all day, and we only made it to Tennessee. We needed a break, so we found a farm to run around and let the kids play for a while. Of course we did our routine check of the place to make sure it was clear, and it was safe! It felt good to know that we all had eachother and that we could find a safe spot here and there for a little break. I was sitting under a tree in the shade to help make lunch with Laura and Ariel, while we watched the kids play and Brian and Dylan gather some supplies. Brandi, Brooke, and Samantha were playing with the kids.
"So...I was able to get ahold of my cousins down in Atlanta earlier."
"Are you serious?"
"No, Ash. I'm joking at a time like this-YES I'm serious." Ariel said. Sarcasm was the only way we could lighten the mood so we used it as much as we could, but tried to use it only in appropriate situations.
"What'd they say?" How'd you get through? Phone lines are down for miles to go..." I ask, curious as to how she got through.
"I don't know, but I did somehow. They said to head down there...they're at the military base a few miles outta town. They've locked it up and kept it clear of walkers, only leaving when they need supplies. They said they'll get us some ammo and guns if needed as well as some other gear."
"That's great!" I say, as Brian comes walking by with big amounts of firewood.
"What's great?"
"Ariel's cousins said to head to Atlanta and meet them at the military base. They said they've locked it up and cleared it of walkers. They said they'll supply us with some ammo and guns if needed as well as other gear."
"FINALLY! Some good news..." Brian said, walking over to the truck and putting the firewood in the back.
"LUNCH!" I call out. Everyone comes in and we eat. All we had were sandwiches and fruits with only water to drink.
"We need clean water..." Samantha said, realizing that we were almost out.
"I'll go see what I can find in the house." I say as I get up and walk into the house. Ariel follows. The rule was to never go alone-always have a buddy. I guess I keep "forgetting" that rule.
"There's some cases of bottled water over here." I say, pointing to the counter next to the refrigerator. I open the cupboards to see if there's any pitchers or gallons that we can fill with water too.
"Look..." I said, pulling out a few empty gallons from under the microwave. I go over to the sink to get ready to fill them.
"WAIT-" Ariel said, stopping me.
"What's the big deal?" I say as she turns on the faucet. Nothing comes out.
"You've got to be kidding me?" I say, frustrated. Right as I say that, guts and blood come flowing out of the faucet. Ariel turns it off.
"Some of the walkers must've fallen into the well or something and it backed up the pipes..."
"But in order for that to happen, someone would've had to have been here..." I say, shocked. Ariel and I both start to realize that someone had been here and recently, too.
"We need to find another source of water." Ariel said, grabbing the few cases of water that were on the counter. I grabbed the gallon jugs and we went out to the car.
"So...?" Samantha said.
"This water is contaminated. We only have these cases until we can find a fresh uncontaminated source..." I explain, as we pack up and continue the journey to Atlanta.