Chapter 56
Gunn had infiltrated Sarah's group. He got along okay with most of them, but knew they would kill him if they learned the truth. On this day, september 23rd, he was at the compound. They had previously told him to remain in school, not call attention to himself. Now Sarah told Charles Gunn, not to bother going back. Whatever they were planning was going down within the week. Gunn still had no idea what it was, or how to contact Kate in time. Only few militia members were allowed to leave the compound right now. Sarah was away, apparently with Kyle. Likely getting the last earthly delights before their end. All Gunn knew for certain was that they weren't expected to survive much longer. This afternoon Gunn saw Heidi and Nancy arguing near one of the vans. With them were five children, those who's misguided parents had brought them here. Since both Heidi and Nancy had firearms Gunn decided to intervene.
Gunn: Everything okay?
Nancy: Sarah told me to take the kids away from the compound. Heidi won't let us leave.
Heidi: Sarah said we all stay in the compound until the operation. Then we all go together, kids included.
Nancy: I don't know why my sister changed her mind, but she did.
Heidi: I'll call her.
Heidi began calling Sarah on the phone. The worried look on Nancy's face told Gunn that she was lying. Nancy was just trying to get the children out of harm's way. Gunn knocked Heidi unconsciouss and told Nancy they needed to leave now. Because Nancy was Sarah's sister noone else tried to stop the seven of them from leaving. Nancy hadn't formulated any plan for after escape, just trying to keep the kids safe. Gunn knew Kate Lockley could arrange their safety. And hopefully Nancy could provide greater intel on Sarah's plan, because it was clear he couldn't exactly go back to the militia.