The group stood in front of the train, all with shock and worry written on their faces. A petroleum tank truck on-top of a large bridge, dangled over the side, blocking the train tracks, stopping the group from passing any further.
Kenny stepped forward fuming, ''Fuck, Fuck, Fuck, Fuck, FUUUUUUUCK!'' He screamed. Ben looked at Kenny, ''Maybe we could walk?'' Ben said suggestively. Kira threw her hand to her face. ''That's fucking stupid Ben.'' Kenny huffed. ''I'm just sayin...'' Ben said hurt.
Chuck stepped forward, ''Hmmm. I dunno; I aint got much experience with yall's fortitude but we could probably deal with that. We got a goddamn train.'' ''That thing's not full of milk, Charles..'' Kenny announced sarcastically, ''That's gas or diesel; something that's going to explode.'' His voice was full of concern. ''You gotta get a hold of yourself. This is a crew here.'' Kenny marched slowly up to him, until he was in his face, ''This ain't shit.'' Kenny said dangerously, Chuck continued, ''This-''
''Yo, you keep screaming like that and you're gonna get your face chewed off.'' A voice came from above. The group looked up. A man with short dark brown hair and stubble owned the voice above. He was a dirtied, caramel leather jacket. Next to him was a taller similar aged woman, with tanned skin, and tied up hair in a bun. She was the next to talk, ''Are you guys going to be trouble? Because we could've just kept walking.''
''No, we're friendly.'' Lee shouted up to the pair, ''Put your hand down Ken.'' Lee whispered to Ken. ''That's what everybody says.'' The woman shouted down. ''We know'' Lee added dryly. The two talked to each other briefly before turning back to the crew, ''You guys got a problem with your train? Kenny frowned, ''Yeah, you're standing right in front of it.'' The man ignored Kenny's attitude, ''Dude, it's a wreck. It's not so bad from up here. Send your buddy up to have a look.'' As Lee started to walk forward Kenny threw his hand in front of him, ''If anything goes sideways up there, we won't let them escape.''
Lee continued to walk towards the ladder that came down a pillar on the bridge. ''If I come up there, you better not be murderers or thieves.'' The woman leaned over to talk to Lee, ''Well I guess you'll have to find out.'' Lee shook his head before climbing up the ladder.
Kira looked at Clem, ''Don't you worry, he'll be fine.'' Kira smiled reassuringly at Clem. Ben joined in to, ''Yeah Clem, if they start on him, Lee will no how to f...'' ''BEN!'' Kira and Kenny shouted together, Chuck trying to hold a laugh in. ''What?'' Ben said confused. Kira turned back to see Clem's reaction, to find she was gone. Kira looked around, to find Clementine half way up the ladder. Ben jogged forward a few steps. ''Well done whirlwind... Just let her go, she'll be fine with Lee.
Moments later, Lee and Clementine returned down the stairs accompanied by the two strangers. ''Guys, this is Omid and Christa.'' Kenny, Ben and Chuck remained silent and still, Kira gave the pair, a polite wave. ''Not too big on welcomes...'' Omid said jokingly.
''Like I said before, it's uh, been a bit of a day.'' Lee said gently. ''Well we just wanted to say hi, and that your train is pretty cool.'' Omid mostly addressed Clementine. '' But we're not looking for charity.'' Christa added, lifting her head slightly. ''We're just gonna help you guys.'' Omid said slightly patronizing. ''The plan is to cut that tanker down and be on our way.'' Lee smiled. Kenny's face grew soft, ''Seems like plan enough to me.''
Omid turned to Christa and Lee, ''You wanna start in on that tanker?'' Christa smiled looking down at Clementine, ''I'll get to know the girl for a minute, if you don't mind.'' Kenny looked to Omid, ''And why don't I show you how this thing works, in case something happens.'' Kenny suggested tiredly. ''Really Ken?'' Lee asked trying not to sound surprised. Kenny sighed, ''It's probably for the best.'' Kenny climbed up the train ladders, ''someone might want to have a look inside of that station back there too.'' Kenny suggested.
Omid grinned. ''Sounds great, let's do this thing!''