Chapter 9
At the Dairy farm, Lee, Randy, and Danny have returned.
Danny: Man, That was one hell of a ride, huh?
Randy: What?
Lee: Jesus, Danny
Lee responded throwing his rifle over to Danny and caught it
Danny: What? Ya both ain't getting soft on them, are ya? Not after what they did to your friend!
Brenda came down the hill when she saw them
Brenda: You're back. What happened?
Danny: Handled it, mama.
Danny walks away. Lee and Randy walked up the hill to speak with Brenda.
Brenda: This isn't what Terry would've wanted…
Randy: Terry?
Brenda: My husband. Miss him every day.
Suddenly Lilly's voice shot up. They saw Kenny and Lilly mad at each other
Lilly: Then screw it up for everybody then, why don't you?!
Kenny: Oh calm down, princess. I'll do it myself.
Kenny walks away and Lilly does so too. Lee and Randy turns to Brenda
Lee: What's going on with them?
Brenda: Dunno. Squabblin' looks like. A lotta tension with Y'all, huh?
Randy: Don't mind them. It's how they are. Each of them wants to be in charge.
Lee: Randy's right. They have different ideas about how we should run our group. If they don't find any common ground, this whole thing's gonna fall apart.
Brenda: Well, it's probably just the hunger talkin'. We all get a little testy. We'll fix that shortly.
Lee and Randy looks down
Brenda: And Lee, Randy, don't worry about the bandits. I'm sorry ya both seen more violence than I'da thought in your short time, but ya'll are safe here. Don't worry.
Lee: Think I'll go have a look around.
Randy: Yeah, me too.
Brenda: Don't wander too far. Dinner will be ready before you know it. And thank your friend Katjaa again for me. She and the kids are in the barn with the cow. That woman is a life saver
Randy: Good to know that.
Lee and Randy walk away. Howard meets up with them.
Howard: Lee, Cunningham, you're back.
Lee: Yeah...
Howard: What happened?
Lee: We were trying to find the bandits. We found their camp but they weren't there. I also found Clementine's hat there.
Howard: Clementine's hat? I did her hat get to the camp?
Randy: The woman named Jolene stole it.
Lee: Yeah, we got ambushed by her. She was talking about how the Save-Lots and "Amanda" took her daughter away. She was also to tell us something but Danny shoots her before she could finish.
Howard: Holy Cheese! What the juice did Danny do that for?!
Randy: I don't know, Howard… So Lee, what do we do?
Lee:... I don't know if we should trust the St. Johns now.
Howard: I agree.
Randy: Ok but let's go back in the barn, give Clem her hat back.
Lee: Yeah but can you give this hat to Clem while I'm talking to Lilly
Randy: Ok.
Randy take Clem's hat, he and Howard go straight to the barn to find Clementine. As Randy and Howard walking over to the barn, opened the door and entered, Inside was Clementine, Duck, Katjaa, Douglas(rc9gn), Theresa, Andy and Maybelle the cow.
Clementine: Randy, you're back. Where's Lee?
Randy: He's outside to do something important… What'cha doing, Clem?
Clementine: Looking at Maybelle.
Duck and Theresa were taking a closer look at the cow and it shook its head. Duck and Theresa were taken aback along with Clementine.
Katjaa: It's okay Clementine. You can pet her
Clementine looked over to Randy for confirmation, Randy nodded. She let out a hand stroked the cows head
Clementine: Woah…
Douglas(rc9gn): Isn't it she's beautiful, Clem?
Clementine: Yeah.
Howard begins to laugh after they heard Douglas(rc9gn) saying Maybelle "beautiful". Randy stare at Howard awkwardly
Douglas(rc9gn): What so funny?
Howard: You called Maybelle, "Beautiful"! That's nonsense.
Randy: Howard, please…
Douglas(rc9gn): Yeah… also, Katjaa tells us Maybelle could have her baby tonight.
Katjaa: We'll see, Douglas(rc9gn).
Randy: Really?
Theresa: Yeah, what a shock, isn't it?
Randy: Well I guess…
Randy noticed the pink block on the ground. He walked over to look closer.
Randy: What's this thing?
Duck: Daddy says it's called a salt lick.
Clementine: Yeah, but don't lick it. It's gross.
Howard: Nah, it wasn't gross actually. I did lick it and it tastes salty.
Everyone stares at Howard with their grossed looks
Randy: Seriously, Howard?! You licked that?!
Howard: Yeah but Clem also licked that too.
Clementine: Howard!
Howard: What? What did I say?
Clementine: Why did you tell him?! It's embarrassing me!
Howard: Sorry Clem but it's too late.
Clementine feels disappointed to Howard.
Randy: Howard, you hurting Clem's feeling.
Howard: What? I have a right to said that.
Randy: Ugh…
Randy walks to Duck.
Randy: Have I missed anything?
Duck: No, not really.
Duck suddenly sniffing
Duck: It smells funny in here.
Duck look around and Clementine respond
Clementine:…. Like Mr. Grumpy!
Duck: What's Mr. Grumpy?
Clementine: Doo-dee.
Duck chuckled and Clementine and Theresa did also.
Katjaa: Kids.
Katjaa spoke up. Randy smiled at their innocence. Randy walks to Clementine
Randy: Here Clementine
Randy gave Clementine her hat back.
Clementine: My hat! You found it!
Randy: Actually, Lee found it. He tells me to give it to you.
Clementine: I knew Lee will find it! He said he would!
Suddenly, the barn door opens and it's Lee entering the barn
Clementine: You're back and Thanks for finding my hat!
Lee: You're welcome Clem… Listen, did you.. give your hat to anyone?
Clementine: No.
Lee: Did you see any strangers around the motor inn who might have taken it?
Clementine: No. Why?
Lee: It's probably nothing. Just let me know if you ever see anything like that.
Clementine: Okay, I will. Hey Lee, do you think you'll ever have kids?
Lee: I'd like to someday. If I ever do have a kid though, I hope they grow up to be someone like you or Randy.
Randy was a bit shocked when Lee mention he wanted to have a boy like himself
Randy: Umm… that's really nice of you, Lee.
Clementine: That's nice. You'd be a good daddy.
Lee: Thanks.
Clementine: Do you two want to pet a cow with me?
Randy: Okay, Clem.
Lee: Nah, but you go on ahead.
Randy and Clementine begin to pet Maybelle while Lee begins to have a conversation with Andy.
Lee: Hey there, Andy?
Andy: Yeah?
Lee: How's the cow?
Andy: Well, better now we got Doc on the case.
Katjaa smiles and nodded to Andy.
Lee: Uh.. when do you think, uh, we might eat?
Andy: Hungry, huh? Don't worry. Mama's cooking up some good grub.
Clementine, Duck, Theresa, and Howard were thrilled about what Andy said. Except for Douglas(rc9gn) who still really can't trust the
Howard: Alright! Food!
Randy: Okay, but get too excited.
Lee and Randy begin to talk to Andy about Jolene.
Lee: We met this woman up in the woods. She seemed to know your brother.
Randy: Yeah and her name is Jolene.
Andy begins to talk suspicious
Andy: Yeah. He, uh, probably talks a little more than he oughta.
Lee: Thanks
Randy: Yeah, thanks.
Andy: Yup.
Lee and Randy notice a locked door at the end of the barn. They come closer to the door.
Kenny: You guys found it too, huh?
Randy and Lee turn around and look at Kenny.
Kenny: Guys, they're hiding something. Behind this door. I got a quick look. They got boxes of stuff. And something metal and sharp.
Randy: Are you sure?
Kenny: Yes.
Lee: Don't be paranoid, Kenny.
Kenny: It's my JOB to be paranoic. I got my whole family on this farm
right now. How about you two? What about Clem and Howard?
Lee: I'll protect her, no matter what.
Randy: So do I. And I need to keep my BFF safe.
Kenny: I know you guys will. Look, that guy with Katjaa… What's-his-name. He locked it real TIGHT the second we came in. I definitely heard a noise back there, guys.
Lee and Randy: What?
Kenny: My point is, we gotta know for sure. So go find the hammer, and I'll have this thing off in a second. You two back me up in case the farmers come running.
Lee: Hang on, man. Think this through. You smash the lock. Then what if turns out you're wrong? You just fucked up a chance to get a good meal in those kids and teenagers you're trying to protect. Use your head, Kenny.
Randy: Lee's right. We can't bust the door like that.
Kenny: All right professor. What do you have in mind?
Lee: Let me have a look at what we're dealing with first.
Lee looks at the door's lock.
Kenny: Hey, Lee. You know how to pick a lock, right?
Lee: No. Why would you say that?
Kenny: Well… You're… you know… urban?
Randy: What?! Did you just say that in front of me?!
Lee: Oh, you are NOT saying what I think you're saying.
Kenny: Jesus, man! I'm from Florida! Crazy shit just comes out of my mouth, sorry!
Randy just rolled his eyes. Lee and Randy look back at the door's lock and Lee begin to look at the screws
Lee: Hm...
Kenny: What?
Randy: What do you have in mind, Lee?
Lee: See those screws? Instead of breaking the padlock, we can just take off the assembly, have a peek inside, and then replace it all again, like nothing ever happened.
Randy: That's a good idea, I supposed.
Kenny: All right. Sounds like you got a plan. I'll hang around and keep an eye on that guy with the cow.
Randy: It's Andy.
Kenny: Shit. I thought that was Danny. Whatever.
Andy: Can I help you boys find something?
Andy suddenly walks toward Lee, Randy, and Kenny.
Randy: Ummmmm...
Lee: Just checking out the barn here. Never been to a dairy farm before.
Andy: Okay. Well, don't just roam around without me or Danny if you bring this boy with you. The farm can be a dangerous place. You know, the bandits and all. Sorry about your friend.
Randy: Okay.
Andy: Hey, uh… do me a favor. Don't fuck around with this door. Just, you know, Mama gets nervous.
Suddenly, Katjaa's voice can be heard in the barn.
Katjaa: Andrew. I need your help again.
Andy: No problem! Right away, doc!
Andy walks away. Randy remember the gun that he lends from Kenny and he gives it back to Kenny his gun back.
Randy: Kenny, here's your gun and thanks for lending me your gun.
Kenny: You're welcome, Randy. And did you shoot anything?
Randy: No… not really.
Kenny: Well… that's good to hear.
Kenny take his gun from Randy's hand and walks away leaving Lee and Randy alone
Randy: We need to find a way to distract Andy. But how?
Lee: We need to make him leave the barn.
Randy: I got it.
Suddenly, Howard walks toward them.
Howard: Hey, what are you guys doing?
Randy: Big H, Me and Lee need to find a way to distract Andy.
Howard: Why?
Randy: So we can unlock the barn doors.
Howard: But Andy said you can't just open it.
Lee: But we need to. I don't know what hiding something behind this barn.
Howard: Okay but just as long we can get to eat it.
Randy: Of course we will.
Lee, Randy, and Howard come out of the barn and they Larry and Brenda laughing.
Larry: So, how does a woman like you self run this whole place?
Brenda: Oh, I manage just fine. Plus I have my boys to help out. I couldn't do it without them.
Howard: Ewwww.
Lee: I don't know if I'm a fan of this relationship.
Randy: Umm… let's find the way to distract Andy instead
Randy looks at Lilly who's alone at Gazebo
Randy: You guys find the way to distract Andy while I'll gonna talk to Lilly.
Lee: Well suits yourself.
Howard: Hey, I'll follow you, Cunningham besides I don't know how to distract Andy
Randy and Lee sigh and rolled their eyes
Randy: Okay… Lee finds something to distract Andy.
Lee: I'll find a tool for the barn door.
Randy and Howard walks toward Lilly
Randy: Hey Lilly?
Lilly: Hey, Randy? What's going on? Did something happen?
Randy: There may be something going on with that barn.
Howard: Yeah, Cunningham and Lee need to find out to distract Andy for checking the barn.
Lilly: I'm telling you, boys. The longer we stay here, the more trouble we're getting ourselves into.
Randy: And what exactly do you think me and Lee supposed to do about it?
Lilly: If you and Lee want to go in there and start rooting through other people's shit, then get to it. But if it's up to me, we should just take our food and go.
Howard: Can't we just eat here instead of taking away to the motel.
Lilly: If I were you, I prefer to take away food instead of eating here.
Howard: Yeah right!
Randy: Howard, please…. show some respects
Howard: Whatever…
Randy sigh and turns to Lilly
Randy: After what Kenny told me, Lee and I starting to think they may be hiding something.
Lilly: You guys are just asking for trouble. But if you and Lee insist on wandering around, I'd be careful, Randy.
Randy: Howard and I are gonna check things out.
Lilly: Watch yourself, okay
Randy: Okay.
Randy and Howard walks away
Howard: This woman really needs to lighten up, don't cha, Cunningham?
Randy: Of course, Howard but sometimes I agree what Lilly said.
Howard: Really, Cunningham?! Really?!
Randy: Of course, Howard. But let's talk to Brenda...
Howard: Yeah like Larry was still hitting on her.
Randy and Howard walked up the hill to speak with Brenda. Larry saw the boys and begin to stop his conversation.
Larry: Well, uh… we'll finish talking later.
As Larry walks away, he heard Howard teasing him while singing
Howard: Larry and Brenda, sitting on a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G
As Howard keep teasing him which making pissed Larry off
Larry: I'm gonna kick your ass if you don't shut up!
Brenda: Larry, calm down, okay?
Randy: Yeah, Larry, remember, you had a heart condition.
Larry listen and glares at Howard and walk away
Randy: Sorry about that, Brenda.
Brenda: It's okay, sweetie.
Randy: You get along with Larry?
Brenda smiles and laughed softly
Brenda: Ha ha, He's just a big ol' sweetheart, ain't he?
Randy and Howard make a weird and disgusted face and thinking, Is Larry actually been nice and sweet at Brenda.
Randy: Don't know if I would have used those words, exactly.
Howard: Yeah, in my own opinion, that's not Larry that we know.
Brenda: Don't judge, honey. This world is bringin' out the worst in people. But if you boys really look, ya'll catch a glimpse of humanity every now and then.
Randy: Yeah, I supposed… How's Mark doing in there?
Brenda: Best patient I ever had. My boys get so much as a scratch and start hollerin'. He could definitely teach them a thing or two about being tough.
Randy: I'd still like to check on him.
Brenda: You're gonna have to trust me on this one, Randy. I've helped stitch my share of wounds…I know what I'm talking about.
Randy: So, what do you and your sons keep in that barn back there? Besides cow, I mean.
Brenda: Well, someone's gettin' a little curious, aren't they?
Randy: I don't mean to pry.
Brenda: It's nothin' interesting, I can promise you that much. Just some odds and ends. Takes a lot to run a farm, you know.
Howard: Maybe. What about you, Cunningham?
Randy: I guess so…. but when Lee, Danny and I find the camp, we met a woman named Jolene. She wasn't one of the "Bandits" and "Amanda". It sounds like they did something pretty bad to her and your marauders are still out there.
Brenda: I think all them folks out in the woods had drug problems.
Randy: Why does that have to do with anything?
Brenda: Means you can't trust 'em. Any of 'em.
Randy and Howard look at each other and stop their conversation with Brenda.
Randy: Well I think Howard and I go have a look around.
Howard: Yeah.
Brenda: Kinda peaceful out here, ain't it? Enjoy it while you can. You'll probably start hearing those monsters fryin' against the fence before too long.
Randy and Howard walked away leaving Brenda alone.
Lee finds a toolbox and opens it. He finds a multi-tool. He grabs it and goes to the generator. He pushes the power switch button and the generator stops. He opens the panel by using the multi-tool. He uses the multi-tool to grab the belt.
Lee: There. That should do it.
Lee walks away from the generator as fast as he could and saw Andy comes out of the barn.
Andy: Fuckin' Danny. Where did he find this piece of shit? Awwww, fucking thing threw a BELT! Damn it all to the … son of a... FUCK! This'll take forever…
Randy and Howard walks over to Lee and finds out Lee did it distract Andy.
Howard: Good job Lee.
Lee: Thanks.
Randy: Now we can go in the barn to unlock the door.
Lee, Randy, and Howard go into the barn before they unlock the door, they hear something ringing. Meaning it's dinner time.
Howard: Yeah! Dinner time.
Howard runs and leaving the barn which making Lee and Randy rolled their eyes at Howard for not helping them unlock the barn door
Duck: Mom! Dad! Dinner time! It's dinner time!
Katjaa: Ok honey, let's get dad.
Duck runs toward his dad.
Duck: Dad! Dad! C'mon, let's EEAAAAAT!
Katjaa: Kenny? Come along, honey. Kenny, c'mon, don't make the children wait.
Kenny: I'll make an excuse for you both… Get that thing off!
Kenny, Katjaa, Duck, Clementine, Theresa, and Douglas(rc9gn) leaves the barn. Leaving Lee and Randy alone in the barn.
Randy: Ok, let's do this. But better hurry.
Lee uses the multi-tool, gets rid of the screws and the door is unlocked.
Randy: Okay, the door is unlocked.
Lee: Now, let's see what's inside.
Lee opens the door and they are horrified when they see the room. The room has sharp objects and everything is covered in blood.
Andy: Boy. Didn't you two hear the bell?
Lee and Randy turn to Andy who's smiling at them.
Andy: Dinner time.
Randy: Ummmm… we just umm…
Randy doesn't know how to talk to Andy about the barn but Lee steps on and begin to make an excuse.
Lee: Look. We just came in and found the door open like that.
Andy: Huh… probably my idiot brother. Hey. Was anyone with you two just now?
Lee and Randy: No…
Andy: Not the doc?
Randy: No. Katjaa went into the house.
Andy begins to act suspiciously
Andy: Oh, good…. Yeah. Good.
Lee and Randy come out of the barn.
Randy: I definitely don't trust them now, Lee.
Lee: Yeah, me neither. After we eat, we need to get out of here, fast.
Randy: Yeah and that's a plan then.
Lee: Yeah.
Lee and Randy walk toward the house for dinner.
To be Continued