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Hey, KK.

What's up, babe?

Do you remember when you were in college and you went to see a footage of us?

And that big camel spider came off the sill and made a hole in your back.

Do I?

That son of a bitch was big as hell. It was so big. Oh, and then you started

screaming like a little schoolgirl.

Tasha, Tasha, Tasha.

Hold on, hold on.

You, my dear, have a vivid imagination.

Whatever. Was it also my imagination when you emptied the entire magazine on

big bad slider?

And was it also my imagination when you got that little article 15 for it?

If you remember correctly, you're not a soldier unless you get one, two, three

of those. Whatever.

That's his life. Uh -huh.

Thank God.

Help me.

Help me.

Help me!

Hey there, darlings.

What y 'all have for a nice romantic walk or something?

Ain't y 'all heard these woods ain't safe?

Hey! Put the gun down.

Right down next to where you're standing. Nice and slow on the ground.

go. Hey, brother.

We don't want any problems.

I ain't your brother.

I ain't your brother, boy.

Now the young lady, her I might like to be friends with.

Hey, hey, you don't want her.

You don't want her, okay? Be cool, baby.

Yeah, baby, be cool.

Marcus, you cannot give that to him.

What you got there, boy?

Wait, I know you want the hot tub, right?

That's what you want?

I don't know what an H .S.

ASF is some half -ass alphabet you're spitting, but I'm going to tell you

now, I'll take whatever I want. We'll take whatever we want.

All right.

Marcus, just give it to him.

Yeah, Marcus.

Just give it to him.

I'm going real slow, all right? Real slow. Just relax. Just relax, all right?

Hey, turn over that thing.

I guess you didn't want that hospital after all, did you? What? I don't even

know what you're talking about, man.

Oh, I'm a man now, right?

Even in a pandemic, right?

Then it's no hospital.

Okay.

Prime Solo always shoots first.

Yeah.

Yeah!

I'm not gonna make it.

I'm not gonna make it.

Good. I'm tired of running.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Are you okay, baby?

I love you.

You always come through.

I love you too, baby.

But we gotta get out of here. Okay.

Go. This way.

Because we are...

What is it, babe?

Hey,

we

got a problem. We got a problem out here.

Copy, we got a problem.

I'll hit you back.

Thank God you made it back.

What's going on?

I need you to take my son.

I don't understand.

I can get both of you out. Come on. There's no time. Just listen to me.

I need you to get him to Site R.

He has to make it there.

I can't run anymore.

They know we're all in danger. He's the key.

Wait. Doc.

Doc. Doc.

Just promise me.

Dad! Dad!

Dad! Dad!

Dad! No!

No! Dad! Dad! Dad! Dad! Dad!

No! No! No! I'm sorry. I love you. No! Please!

I don't have to go with Marcus.

I need you to go. I love you. Trust me. Hurry. There's not time to argue. Just

go.

I'll hold him off.

Buy you some time.

Find shelter.

It's almost sundown. Now hurry.

Go.

Take it behind me.

Run.

Run.

Stop. Stop.

Don't come back to base camp. Don't come back to base camp. Stop it. Don't come

back to base camp.

No, we are not doing this again.

You want this?

Happy now?

Good, because we got about five to ten mics before we roll out.

So make sure you don't eat all your marshmallows first.

What's a mic?

Just eat your damn cereal, right?

Hey, baby.

I know how hard it is to get things nowadays, but when I saw this, I thought

you. You are a true warrior and king, and don't you ever forget it.

A king should have good reading materials on other warriors and kings.

'Challa, one of the greats, just like you.

I love you.

Members of the board, thank you for coming in on such short notice.

Matters come to my attention requires immediate action.

In these times, dealing with the increased cases of the virus, there were

instructions to halt all testing and the mass production of the vaccine you were

working on.

Right. Let me explain.

You don't get to speak.

Your obsession and delusion has caused you to become reckless.

Despite many failed tests, You ignored our warnings.

You stole agency resources.

All of you.

Sheep.

It's me.

I'm the one.

I'm changing this world for the better.

All you people are doing is delaying the inevitable.

Silence!

Your reckless behavior has caused enough damage.

Your vaccine was unstable.

Yet you still conducted testing on personnel without organizational

You're fired.

They're all I've done.

They're all the countless contributions.

This is how the board repays me.

I am healing people and keeping money in your pocket.

Wasn't that the goal?

I feel sorry for each and every one of you.

Call security, sir.

There's no need.

I'll see myself out.

Good day, gentlemen.

Good

day.

Today would not be possible without all of you and the help of this man standing

next to me.

Senator Andrew Doyle.

We are the future of modern medicine and infectious disease control.

See what the future holds when we come together as one.

Believe in the possibilities.

Some may say that I was too overzealous.

But to change the world, one must be up to the task.

Welcome to the future.

And now, with the recent discovery of the new NRG12 vaccine, we have an

opportunity. We have an opportunity to change the world.

Dr. Jorgensen, please get everyone set for bidding.

Thank you all.

trying times, with the Zinovirus still on the rise, people are experiencing

horrific side effects, causing psychotic episodes and aggressive behavior,

similar to that of the rabies virus.

Some experts speculate it is due to the premature vaccination administered to

test subjects.

Stay tuned as we continue to bring you the latest updates.

I'm trying real hard, Ringo.

Real hard to be the shepherd.

I'm way good.

Samuel L. Jackson, what can nobody do like him?

Hey!

What is going on?

I just laid in bed, and I got attacked?

Oh, bro.

Bro, you're bleeding.

Oh, shit.

I'm in a pistol well.

08107 has a silent alarm call.

Take a walk around, see if there's any signs of forced entry.

Report back when it's complete.

Copy that, Victor Swift.

Oh, you had the popcorn bag?

Can you give me some?

Sorry, they're closed.

Is anyone in here?

Police!

Excuse me there, bud.

Are you the owner?

Is everything alright here?

So put your fucking hands in the air!

Axe?

I'm Ashley Hall.

And tonight, I'm sitting with Dr. Morrow, head of the WMO.

Thanks for taking the time to talk, doctor.

What is it that you want the people to know?

First of all, Ashley, let me tell you, I've been a big fan of yours before all

of this, but being here now with you in person has made me more of a fan.

It's always a pleasure to address the citizens of this great nation. As we are

all aware, there's a serious outbreak.

a lot of unanswered questions.

We at the WMO intend to get you those answers, as well as the help that you

need. The government and the CDC have kept us in the dark for far too long.

We at the WMO, we are the light.

Doctor, what can you tell us about the virus?

This virus is deadly.

It attacks the white blood cells and spreads rapidly, affecting the central

nervous system.

and eventually the cerebral cortex, which causes severe flu -like symptoms,

hemophilia, a yellowing of the eyes, similar to jaundice.

What is your take on the severe effects of the virus and what's happening to

people that are infected?

Any useful tips you can give?

What do you become if infected?

We refer to the contaminated as lurkers due to their demeanor once fully

engulfed with the virus.

What makes them so dangerous is that to truly know if someone is infected, you

have to get a close look. And that's something I ill advise.

Lurkers can become extremely agitated, very violent, especially after the sun

goes down for unknown reasons.

Anything else you'd like the viewers to know, doctor?

How do you get infected?

To the best of our knowledge, this is not an airborne pathogen.

Coming in contact with someone who is infected by sequentially being bitten or

having an open wound are the only ways that the virus can enter the host and

someone can become ill.

So it's the WMO that's responsible for this?

Many would have you believe that the WMO is responsible.

They've tried to silence us for far too long.

We will not go quietly.

Your government.

That's who you should be afraid of.

And with that being said, we are working around the clock to find a new way to

rebuild. We will start with state -of -the -art medical facilities. So hold to

faith.

Bless you all.

And let's believe in a better tomorrow.

Thank you.

Thank you, Ashley. It's been a pleasure.

Hope to see you again soon.

Take care.

What's the maximum effective range of an M4 rifle to a point target?

Oh, uh... Come on, come on, you got it.

The maximum effective range of an M4

rifle is 500 meters to a point

target. Very good, kid.

My name is Ethan.

Why do you always call me kid or boy?

Why do I need to learn any of this stuff anyways?

You gotta stay sharp. You don't want to die out here, do you?

I know, I know.

Stay sharp.

No one is after battle, and you don't want to be lurking, do you?

It's getting pretty late.

I see some houses over there through the bushes.

Let's make a day and find some shelter, all right? Okay.

Checkmate.

You've got to be kidding me.

That is the third game in a row that you've won today.

He's so boring and pointless.

Hey, hey. This beats video games any day of the week.

Yeah?

Then why don't you tell me how?

You see, this is a thinking man's game.

You take skill and patience.

And you never, you never lose.

You either win or you learn.

See, your problem is...

You play not to lose.

You got to risk it all.

And that's how you win.

Put the gun down, and keep your hands where I can bring them.

You're first lady, and I don't admit it.

Fair enough.

Boyd, come over here.

Let me see you're up.

Y 'all alright?

Yeah, we're good.

Hey, how did you get here so quick?

Let's just say I have a way of being at the right place at the right time.

Lucky for you, here I am.

Well, thanks.

We appreciate it.

What's your name?

And who's this little heartbreaker?

I'm Market, the kid.

We're just in here for a shelter for the night. We'll move up north.

Let me get it.

You guys are headed to Site R.

The promise land.

The underground safe haven.

You heard of it?

I've heard things here and there.

Don't entirely know how to get there, but you're on the right track.

All I know is that it's a little ways from one of the metro stations.

Could be any of them, but that's all I got.

Hey, well, every little bit helps.

Sure thing.

I have a place down the road.

We both are much safer there.

I think we're good here.

No!

Oh!

Ah!

Ah! God!

Are you alright?

Yeah.

I'm not due for another few months.

You should have me come over.

You'll be much safer there.

We have food, and we could really use the help.

Okay, okay.

Okay, get your stuff.

You guys ready?

Yeah, we're ready.

Well if you guys are hungry my sister Rita's in the kitchen cooking up some

stuff

We have guests? Oh, my gosh. It's about time.

It's been so long since I've been able to cook for people.

Welcome.

Wow. Thank you, guys.

Sure.

Allison.

Allison. Yes, Allison.

She saved us out there.

Thank you, guys, for having us.

Oh, absolutely.

I hope you guys are all ready for some venison veggies with rice.

Venison.

There, kid. Just there.

Well, if you guys want to wash up, the bathroom is just that way.

Make yourself at home. Thank you.

What do y 'all think?

It's good.

Yeah, this is really good.

By the way, how do you ladies maintain your food resources around here?

Well, we actually used to help our father on the farm that we grew up on.

You know, so those skills came in very handy.

But meat!

Meat has been very hard to come by because, you know, most of the animals

infected now.

So I've, um, I've been wondering, how did you guys even end up here?

Kid.

Oh, no, it's okay.

It's fine. I don't mind.

My husband, Brad, was watching TV, and I told him to go outside and get our dog,

Coda.

As soon as he got up and went towards the door, Koda just jumped in through

window and started attacking Brad.

His mouth was foaming and his eyes were yellow.

He bit Brad over and over again.

I remember that Brad tried to go for the...

For the night that was in the kitchen.

But he dropped it.

He dropped it because he was already stumbling.

He then fell and started vomiting blood.

I tried to go see if he was okay or if he needed something.

And when I tapped his shoulder, he turned around and...

I wanted to run away. I wanted to get away from everything.

But I got out.

I managed to get out of the front door.

I shut the door. I locked it.

All I could hear was Brad just ramming and ramming at the door. And my dog is

barking. And I didn't know what to do at that point. It was so cold.

But just as I thought that everything was over and done with, my sister

just screeched up into the driveway.

Dead.

And I remember I rushed into the car and we sped off.

But then I looked at the rearview mirror and all I could see was Brad and

her dog.

He's running after us, running after the car.

I just

wanted to cry.

Not much, but you guys can stay in here.

This will be fine.

Thank you so much for your hospitality.

Thank you, ma 'am.

You're welcome, sweetie.

If you guys need anything at all, please let me know.

We really appreciate this.

Sure thing.

Oh, and if you guys can't sleep, There are still a few channels you can watch

TV. All right?

Have a good night.

Hey,

try and get this lit, kid.

We got a long day ahead of us tomorrow.

Citizens, I apologize for the late broadcast, but something of importance

come up.

Some time ago, we had a doctor working for us named Dr. Jorgensen.

Dr. Jorgensen turned against us. He left with vital resources which could have

potentially damaged all that we've worked with for you.

He was part of a camp of seven individuals, all of which we have

except for two.

We are willing to offer food, shelter, and safety to anyone who can provide

information or bring them to us.

After tracking down the doctor and raiding his home, I luckily found a

the group.

One is relieved to be the doctor's son.

Bring him and all his belongings.

The other?

The man on my left in the picture.

Stop them at all costs. I'll tell you later.

Come on, kid.

Got everything?

Just put it on the scope. Grab it.

What's going on here?

Looks like someone's lost.

Easy prey.

Hey, we don't want any trouble.

We'll be seeking some shelter for a little bit, then we're going to push

okay? Well, the problem is, man, that you picked the wrong spot to rest.

See, that is my compound.

Anyone who comes here pays taxes, you feel me?

I can dig it.

What's the cost?

We could start with him here.

We'll take the boy at our work.

Well, herein lies the problem, my friend.

The kid's with me.

And he ain't going nowhere.

That's funny.

You actually think you got a choice, huh?

Nah.

Let me tell you what the bigger problem is.

Is you trying to test me?

Yeah, I make the decisions around here.

And we can do this the easy way or the hard way, you understand?

Hey man, go get that fool.

Marcus!

You messed with one of my soldiers.

That's like fucking with me personally.

Now get in your damn knees.

Let's go. Get the bag.

Come on. Go there.

See each other soon enough.

Maybe. Maybe not.

Trust.

Let's go.

In the room, kid.

Hey, switch.

Are you one of them?

Are you one of them? No, no, no. Not one of anybody, all right? Look, I don't

want any trouble, all right?

Putting my gun down.

Name's Malcolm.

I get it.

Different times we're living in, but nonetheless, it's nice to meet you.

So, uh, who's the kid? Is he yours?

Not my kid.

Okay, go over there.

Stay where I can see you.

You hear me?

What's with the can?

Oh, you don't know about this here?

Well, see, the lurkers have a heightened sense of sight, especially at night.

Smell and hearing.

They're attracted to the smell of blood and the pheromones and sweat.

So these babies poke you for being detectives.

Temporarily, of course.

So, where are you heading, if you don't mind me asking?

We're heading up north a ways.

Oh, so sight are.

You heard of it?

I have.

It's just beyond the Blue Ridge Summit.

I'm actually heading there myself. Well, everyone's fighting to get there if

they want to live through this crap.

You know, I have a car a little ways up.

It's not much, but it'll get us there.

I'll be happy to give you a ride.

Look, you can trust me, all right?

I know the world isn't a good place, but there still is some good.

Now, the only weapon I have is that one on the ground, and I'll put that in the

trunk. If it makes you feel better, you can search the car and keep the gun on

me. Deal?

Sounds good.

Lead the way.

All right.

Station X, results?

Station Elizabeth.

And Station Y, results?

We're going to find out first thing in the morning.

Give me a minute.

Dr. Murrow, we'll forgive you after.

Excuse

me,

sir.

Where's everyone at?

The sins of the world have been forgiven, but we have a Judas among us.

I brought you here with hope that you could help us.

It seems that someone under our roof knew and helped our beloved Dr.

vanish like a thief in the night.

But who?

It's a standard protocol, Dr. Miles, but do you mind if I ask you a few

questions?

I know a decent amount about you, but do you know exactly who I am?

Yes, sir.

And do you know the job that I was chosen to do?

Yes, sir. Do tell.

You were chosen to save the world.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

Now, for our beloved Dr. Jorgensen -Bannett, I was under the impression

he worked alone.

And that the people in his village disappeared into thin air.

Or someone was hiding them, despite my message to the people. Do you know

anything about this?

No, sir. Just speculations and rumors.

Good. Interesting.

I'd love to hear this.

Well, I heard Dr. Jorgensen, along with a couple of government officials who

were helping him escape, were holed up somewhere until they could find a more

permanent place.

Good. Good.

Thank you.

Dr. Miles.

Do you know what they call me?

Yes, sir. Look out.

Literal translation, I am God.

And with that comes heavy responsibility.

Responsibility of taking care of my people, taking care of their families,

restoring order to the world.

Do you believe that I've done that?

Yes, sir, without a doubt.

Then why sin against me?

Excuse me, sir?

I don't ask for much.

Be grateful.

Loyalty.

I'm assuming you know what this is.

Here, let me refresh your memory.

We tracked down Dr. Jorgensen, and after raiding his home, unfortunately, his

son was no longer there.

We can only assume that he was given vital information on the cure, as well

others.

As we were leaving, we found this.

This is your signature.

Wasn't so hard now, was it?

There's no need for that.

Just say you're sorry.

Sorry. Just say you're sorry.

Sorry. Sorry.

All is forgiven.

Medical lesson of the day.

A collapsed lung. Can someone give me another term for that?

Frank.

Pneumothoracic. Correct.

Gold star.

And as you can see, it becomes harder to breathe without oxygen.

Any questions?

No? Good.

Frank, let him die.

And when he turns, kill him.

You got it, boss.

What should I tell his family?

Tell them he fucked up.

We should be coming up to a little place where we can make camp

soon.

Sounds good.

Thanks.

Sure thing.

Tough world out there.

Question, if you don't mind me asking.

Go ahead, shoot.

What's the story with you and the kid?

Well, we're part of the camp.

It's my wife and I.

The boy's father was a doctor.

Nice guy.

Not too social.

He was always working with something in the lab and in the basement.

Not sure what happened that day, but it's like he knew someone or something

trying to kill him.

I don't know what.

Man, that's tough.

He took it pretty hard.

Didn't talk for a while.

Wow.

If you don't mind me asking, what about your wife?

It's fine.

She died helping me save the boy.

She sacrificed her life so we could live.

To this day, I blame myself.

And I also blame the boy.

But to tell the truth, he's helped me get through a lot.

Damn, I miss her.

I'm sorry, brother.

I imagine she was an amazing wife.

And I hope you find peace.

Think. Maybe someday.

A good book.

You have a long road ahead of you, Marcus.

Tasha?

You didn't think you would get rid of me that easily, did you, baby?

I told you.

I love this friend.

But how are you here?

I'm always by your side.

Don't even say it, Marcus. That was my fate, and I accepted it.

I'm tired.

And how are you feeling, baby? That's peppy.

For giving up?

Check the door! Check that one!

Mark it!

I will!

What the... Marcus!

Tasha!

Marcus!

Tasha!

Are you okay?

Are you okay? Come here. Come here.

Everything's going to be all right, okay?

Okay? We're going to finish the machine. We're going to get you to site R, just

like we promised, okay?

Can you promise me that?

Sure.

Will you take care of Marky?

But aren't you coming?

Will you take care of Marky?

Yeah. But aren't you coming?

Open the door!

No! Mark, it's backup!

No! Mark, it's backup!

I love you.

Today's a good day to die.

Come this.

Kid, are you okay?

We gotta get out of here.

You know the drill. Stay in the corner and don't move until I call you.

This place held up pretty well.

Not too much damage.

We'll go down to the pastor's office and see if he has any candles.

Sounds good to me.

Wait, how do you know so much about this place?

Oh, well, you're looking at the former pastor.

Wait, you?

You were a pastor? I know, I know. You wouldn't have guessed it, but I used to

be pastor.

But obviously, That life's over now.

That's a shame.

This place looked like it could have been something amazing back in the day.

Yeah.

Definitely was, but like I said, it's in the past.

We got about a half an hour or so till sundown.

Y 'all have food?

I got extra if you need it.

Hey, appreciate the offer. We got a couple of MREs over there.

What? You don't like beef stroganoff anymore?

Those things are gross.

Kid, look.

You know we're in limited supply here, right?

What do you want?

Some sugar cereal or something?

You know... Oh, my God.

Let me get a pee.

You guessed it.

I can taste it now.

All right, all right. Hold up.

How about this? You give me an IU on that, and we'll make it up later.

Promise?

Promise.

Beef stroganoff with noodles with savory cream sauce and mushroom and onion.

Mmm.

Oh.

And then... I called it on your pack.

What?

Well,

it sounds like it's settled.

Let's get this food fixed and secure for the night.

I have a question.

Why is time so important to everyone?

Well, the lurkers.

They tend to travel in bigger groups and be out more around sunset and become

increasingly more violent.

Also, something strange happens.

They become more human -like with their actions, making them more dangerous.

Doesn't help that you can barely tell them apart from us uninfected until you

see their yellow eyes.

But unlike the zombies in your comic books being undead, they're very much

alive.

More human -like?

Yeah.

They remember things.

When things started getting bad, I tried to leave my home at night, not

realizing the rule of nine.

My wife, she must have got bitten at some point.

When she got in the house, she attacked me with the saw from out the garage.

She was chasing me through the house. It was like she was possessed.

I escaped by climbing out a window to what seemed to be hordes of these

So generally, you wouldn't see them holding weapons or anything like that.

But at night...

Things change.

Sorry about your wife, brother.

Don't be.

It's okay.

She was cheating on me, so with me leaving, I say we're even.

Uh, okay.

Change of subject.

What is this side R place everyone keeps talking about?

Side R is the place that's going to save us all.

It's an underground city. The complex built into a mountainside.

It's where life is going to restart.

It's everything you can want.

Food, shelter, running water, electricity, protection, everything.

Things I would do anything to get back.

Now the journey there is tough.

But those who make it can finally be at peace.

Who knows?

They may have a cure for all this.

That's enough story time for tonight.

We've got about ten minutes to get this place secure.

Good. Grab your stuff and bed down over there.

I'll watch the door.

Marcus? Marcus?

Marcus?

Where are you?

I'm getting a little thirsty, Marcus.

Marcus?

Are you in here?

We can't get in.

Come, ref.

I'll keep watch.

Okay.

Yvonne!

Radio.

Come in.

Sir?

You're going to want to hear this.

And who is this I'm speaking to?

Yes, Bone Collector.

Well, that's a rather bone -chilling name.

Why do I owe the pleasure of this call?

Is this the V, Dr. Morrow?

What information?

Yeah, I'm talking about the type that I can bring to you in person.

I'm intrigued.

Tell me more.

Yeah, we had a run with some of them lurkers, but long story short, me and my

team can handle it.

So if you want us to find them, then that's what we do.

All right, if that's the case, then we'll talk terms when I see their faces.

Is that found fair or what?

We'll bring them in dead or alive. It don't matter to us.

Alive. All right.

That's what I like to hear, man. Pleasure doing business with you.

Likewise. But just make sure you can deliver.

Final piece to the puzzle.

I think I prefer the baseball bat more than the pistol.

We got some hunting to do, all right? We bring them in alive.

Anyone steps in your way, you take them out.

It's that easy.

Let's go.

What are you doing?

Cleaning my weapon.

You never heard? Take care of your weapon and take care of you?

No.

Can I do it? Whoa, whoa, soldier.

Gotta learn some things about a weapon before you take it.

One, this is an M1 Grand Park.

It was made famous in World War II and Vietnam.

I'm gonna let you hold it.

Put the buttstock.

in your shoulder.

Whoa, whoa.

Rule number one. Never point at anyone unless you plan on shooting.

Never put your finger on your trigger unless you plan on pulling this.

Got it?

Want to play a little game?

Sure. All right.

This is the butt spot.

This is your trigger.

Underneath, this is your magazine well.

It's where you put your bullet bag.

This is the rear sight.

This right here is your barrel.

And this is the front sight.

Got it?

Yes.

Alright, can you say it back to me?

Piece of cake.

Alright, enough to put one M &M on it?

Make it two packs.

Deal. Go.

This is the buttstock.

This is the trigger.

This is the magazine wall.

This is the rear sight.

This is the barrel and this is the front sight.

Very good. I'm impressed.

You know what?

I'll take you shooting one day. How about that?

Of course.

Put it here.

Alright, cool.

Go get your toothbrush and brush your teeth, alright?

Okay. Hey, wait a sec.

I got something for you.

This is yours.

Thank you so much.

All right. I need

to think

right here how the number is being a little bit elevated.

Right. Yeah, so.

Fascinating.

Andrew,

take a walk.

How is the research coming?

Rather well.

This is what we call effective population control.

The power we hold is infinite.

We control the narrative.

Think about it. From New York, Japan, to Paris, that was always

the plan.

But you created madness.

Quite the opposite.

I found a better way.

Marcus, I'm sleepy.

Okay, kid. Just lay down.

Today is March 25th, 2025.

This is Dr. Logan Jorgensen, and everything you've heard is a lie.

I'm a former employee of WMO, and Dr. Morrow is not who he says he is.

Now my son and I find ourselves on the run, and if you find this, they found

I'm certain I found the source to all this madness.

What's uncertain is how this disease is spread.

I thought it was airborne, but at this point, I don't think it is.

From the observations I've made, there appear to be stages.

The lurkers, as they're called, discovered that they're not dead.

They're very much alive.

It gives me hope that I can find a cure.

This disease or infection causes them to be extinct. Extremely aggressive,

especially at night.

I've also discovered I think we may all be infected.

Some of us are just asymptomatic.

I fear when we die, we all turn.

Zombies, on the other hand, are a lot slower than the lurkers.

Research continues.

Lurkers continue to overcome the planet. I have no answers yet.

I met a couple of people that we've set up camp with.

They all seem like pretty decent.

Although, I'm pretty sure the one named Billy, that fat one, is stealing food.

I did meet an interesting couple.

A man named Marcus and his wife, Tasha, I believe.

Both former military.

It's going to be okay, Ethan.

I just... I just need to get you back without anyone seeing.

Today we almost saw tragedy.

Ethan was attacked by lurkers.

I thought I lost my boy.

But I've discovered something.

these findings mean?

This is going to change our lives.

I'll be recognized across the world.

Now stop your whining.

Well, I'll be.

This whole time, we've been carrying the key to this.

There you go.

A little lower.

One more time.

Come on.

It's been a while since I've seen a smile like that on that big head of

You would make such a great father.

Even with the chemistry, she got to stop being so hard on him.

I'll work on it.

Marcus, I'm ready to get out of here.

And remember... I know, I know.

But let's keep your head on the sweat.

Marcus, are you going to go shoot me?

Yeah, we can't see it.

All right, game time, buddy. You ready?

No.

Be okay.

Sorry.

Get comfortable.

Take a deep breath.

Roll it out.

All right, pull the charging handle.

Morgan? What's up? What if I miss?

Miss? Hey, just shoot again.

Comfortable?

All right.

Look to your rear sight, to your front sight.

Take a deep breath.

Blow it out.

Squeeze the trigger.

Hey.

Awesome.

Yo, you're a natural born killer.

Wow, Bob.

Are you two ready to go?

We still have a ways to go, and not to mention the lurkers that probably heard

that shot.

Yeah, he's right, kid. Come on, let's go.

Grab my jacket.

One more.

So how'd I do?

Been in some solid work, kid.

Did you see me? I pulled the trigger like crink.

Then the bullet shot out like zoom.

And then hit the target like boom.

Oh, my God. That was so awesome.

Can we do it again, Marcus?

Please? Please? Slow down, killer. Slow down.

Hey, kid.

Don't you dare give up.

T.

It's not your time to go.

Finish what we started.

Look, there's no time for giving up and dying.

Mark it.

I love you.

Now wake up!

Mark it. Mark it.

Tell me.

What was Dr. Jurgensen hiding?

I don't know what you're talking about.

And who the hell are you?

Excuse me for being rude.

My name is Frank.

Now fuck you with me. He was hiding information and you know about it.

I can do this all damn day!

Now give me the fucking information we want!

Hey.

Hey!

I'll tell you what you want.

Come closer.

Fuck you!

You know I can kill you right now.

But apparently you like pain.

So I'm gonna give that to you.

I should make you talk.

And after I'm done with my fun, we're gonna bring Lurker in here to tear you

apart.

Better yet, if we can't make you talk,

let's leave the boy alone.

I'm gonna break every bone in that little boy's body.

And then feed that little shit to the lookers.

Don't fucking touch me!

I'll fucking kill you!

That's nice looking jewelry around your neck.

They can't hurt you.

But I can.

You cooperate.

What?

It's just me.

So, this is the kid?

In the flesh.

Where are we at with finding out anything?

Was his father on to something?

I mean, what was he hiding?

Andrew, I don't have time to entertain your questions. I am working.

In this syringe is a truth serum.

Powerful enough to temporarily paralyze him so we can get the information that

we need. Are you happy?

I've given you the damned world.

I've funded everything you've needed to make this possible. The least you could

do is have some answers.

That I'm in charge.

Don't you ever interrupt my work.

Fuck you.

And fuck your money.

The only reason you're alive is because I allow you to do it.

Are you fucking kidding me? Let me go.

Please. Please. I'm sorry.

Please. Please. Please. Please.

There.

Always a pleasure, Bill.

Now, you need to post it.

Go back to the WMO and let them know that things are running smoothly.

I'll be returning tomorrow.

Thank you.

Now, where were we?

This better be good.

Looks like the phone's gonna have to wait.

Here you go, sir.

everything we need.

He'll kill the snitch and the boy's friend.

You got it, boss.

What about the boy?

Leave that to me.

Once I get the samples we need, I'll dispose of him.

like we won't be needing you or the boy.

So I guess I'll be the last face you ever see.

How I'm going to love to hear you scream and beg for

mercy.

Any last words?

You already did.

And you don't even know it, dumbass.

You know, someday, even the devils sit

back and admire my work.

Thank you.

I'm dead when we meet again, man.

You okay?

Yeah, are you hurt?

I'm just seeing the other guy.

Hey, I know this place.

I still have training to do.

So, come on.

I'll get us out of here, all right? No, no, no, no, no, no. I know this place

better, okay?

I have a better plan.

There are looters locked up everywhere in this building.

There's even one at this point in that room. Okay, over there.

We gotta get out of here.

Get out of there, all right?

Mark, I'll go.

Okay.

Frank.

Frank, come in.

The people that you were with, the man and the boy, they escaped.

Did you have anything to do with this?

No, and I barely knew them.

Then you're no good to me then!

Oh, please wait!

I know where they're going!

Please let me go!

Anytime I have to find them, please!

No question.

Superman is definitely better than Black Panther.

Negative, Ghost Rider.

Black Panther all the way.

One, he's rich. Two, super smart.

And three, he has vibranium.

Can he fly?

Don't worry. I'll wait.

Can he fly? You're reaching, kid. Chicks dig the vibranium.

Did you just see that?

Yep.

Marcus, are we gonna... Help him?

Not our fight, kid.

What do you mean?

I'm helping.

Kid, what are you doing?

Helping.

Damn it, kid.

What is wrong with you? This guy's not your problem.

We have one mission. Get to site R.

Yes, thank you. Thank you.

I'd have killed him, man, but it was a kid, man. I just couldn't do it.

Oh, man, I was just out here trying to get some gas for Jules.

Who's Jules?

You know, Ezekiel 2517, the path of the righteous man.

Fishing fool, my car.

Name your car, Jules.

Yes, man, because it's a bad mother.

But that's not the point.

Listen, you know where any gas stations are.

Man, you got a long walk ahead of you.

Oh, dang.

Well, I'm Chuck.

Chuck, nice to meet you.

I'm Mark. This is... Ethan.

My name is Ethan.

Well, it's a pleasure to meet you both.

I guess you guys are headed to SIDAR, huh?

You heard of it?

Yes, of course.

It's the same thing.

It's where everybody's going.

Look, I know we're at least going in the right direction. It's up this way.

Okay.

It's not safe out here alone.

You can ride with us.

Oh, really?

Oh, thank you.

Thank you. Please don't get no blood on my seats, all right?

I won't.

Be back with you, girl. I promise.

Hey,

boss.

We need to switch vehicles so we can make room for the package.

Radio Nico and have him bring the truck to the gate.

He can help carry it.

So... Malcolm, is it?

Yeah, yeah.

Why did we drop Dr. Morrow on? That's none of your concern.

So, what can you tell me about the man and the boy?

Well, not a lot.

Just that they're trying to get to a location called Site R.

Yes,

yes.

The place everyone is trying to get to.

The safe haven.

The only safe haven is WMO.

We already know the boy's situation.

What else can you tell me?

There has to be something else.

Look, that's all I know, I swear, okay?

Are you going to hurt them?

Do you actually think Dr. Monroe would hurt them?

Look at me.

Do you think he would do that?

No, no. Watch out!

Well, are you going to help her? Are you mad?

It's a woman with a child. If you want to help so bad, then get out.

Otherwise, not another fucking word.

Let's go.

Looks like we got a small window.

What you think?

We all can't go in.

I'll go.

It'll be quick in and out.

Marcus, please don't go.

I'll be back, kid. I promise.

Now pass me the bag, will you?

We got a small opening.

I don't see any lurkers.

Okay.

Here, take this radio in case I need to warn you.

Hey, Marcus, before you go, can you check and see if they have any of the

cheapskates on the shelf?

Come on, man, I've been craving them, man.

All right, let's go.

Got him.

He'll be all right, kid.

Hey! Hey!

Hey! Who's there, Marcus? You can't... Oh!

Marcus!

Get it, Marcus!

Marcus!

He left his radio.

Hold me.

Hold me.

Pick, pick, pick.

Pick it!

Save me!

Make sweep of place.

You got it, boss.

Go.

Keep car running in case we need to make fast getaway.

Malcolm, take a walk with me.

Boss, what do you want to do?

I suggest you find shelter.

It's a dangerous world out here.

We'll see.

You need men like us.

But for now, goodbye.

Lead the way.

Man, we've been walking for miles and still nothing.

Hey, look at that face, my friend.

We'll find something.

Plenty of places around here to search.

Like right over there.

Our prayers have been answered.

Hey, kid.

Do me a favor.

I want you to stay over here, hidden.

Mr. Chuck and I are going to check it out.

Here.

Provide overwatch.

Try not to keep yourself.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

I know him, all right?

He's good people.

Malcolm?

You know this crew?

I do.

We were running together before.

He's a former soldier, and he knows this shit. That's right.

I'm sorry, fellas, for the misunderstanding.

You know how it is these days. You can never be too careful.

The name's Jonas.

This here is Charlotte, a .k .a. Chef.

Pleasure to meet you.

I'm Marcus.

This here's Kid.

And this is Chuck.

Good thing he, uh, jumped in and stopped you.

Because I was about to go all John Wick on y 'all.

They're also trying to get to Side R.

I think we can help each other.

We're heading to this abandoned tunnel.

Supposedly it's going to take us right to Side R.

What do you think, Marcus?

Sounds good.

Who's driving?

Charlotte, why don't you go ahead and radio ahead for Ajak.

Well, guys, you ready?

Yeah. All right.

All right, hey, check this out. We're going in blinds. I'm going to need

everybody to check all your equipment and reload all your magazines and get

ready to move out. All right? Give me a thumbs up when I'm ready.

Hey, man.

Glad to see you got alive.

Yeah, thanks.

Hello.

Hey, Ajax, we got lurkers coming. We got to go now.

Roger that.

Hey, check this out. Ready to move? Ready.

All right. We're moving out to Niagara Formation on me.

Stay on my ass, kid.

It is dark as shit.

Yeah. I can tell.

I got Peter in night vision.

I'll take the lead.

Roger. I'll let the team know.

Hey, Jack.

25, 30 lurkers in there.

What you want to do is call.

Fuck. We've already came this far. We have to push forward.

Besides, we have a contact on the other side.

All right. We're just going to have to be quiet.

There's about 25, 30 lurkers up front.

We're going to just weave through them, but I'm going to need everybody to be

quiet.

We've got lurkers back here and lurkers ahead.

Did you say 25 lurkers? I'm not going in here.

I'm not going

in here.

Help me out, man.

Help me out. Michael, help me out.

Come on. Come on.

Michael, please.

Michael. Michael.

Michael.

Michael.

I'm sorry.

Are you bit?

Did it bite you?

Come here.

Where's Chuck?

Malcolm, where's Chuck?

Where's Chuck?

Malcolm, where is Chuck? Oh my God, it's Dave! Oh my God, it's Dave! Oh my God,

it's Dave!

We should be at the destination shortly.

And that is it. You are all done. Thank you, Doctor.

Anytime.

Oh, evening, Mayor.

Evening, my dear.

Excuse me.

Any sign of the boy or the man?

Not yet.

And that worries me because it's one step closer to Site R.

But the trials are going well.

Soon to be closer.

I really need that boy's blood sample, though.

That could complete the cycle to make this perfect.

I'm sure we'll get it soon.

I'll round up some guards to do a search party to see if we can... turn anything

up.

Excuse me?

Sorry to bother you again, Doctor and Mr. Mayor, but I've been informed

some newcomers at the gate.

Wonderful. Let's go meet them and see if they're a good fit for Arcadia.

Talk soon.

Welcome, Druk.

Welcome to Arcadia.

State your business.

My name is Malcolm.

I'm traveling with my friend Marcus and Ethan.

We're looking to enter your community.

Okay. Please, pull down there, turn your car off, and I will escort you in.

This all the weapons y 'all got?

Yeah.

Give me that bag.

Y 'all clear?

Follow.

This

is

the mayor of Arcadia, Andrew Doyle.

Pleasure to meet you all.

Please come right in.

The doctor would like to have a word with the one called Malcolm in the lab.

That's me.

No worries.

Join us once you're finished.

Come.

Welcome to Arcadia.

We're delighted to have you.

How y 'all doing after such a long drive?

We're doing fine.

How about yourself?

Well, I'm hanging in there.

Like a hair in a biscuit.

Is the little fella going to be alright?

Yeah.

He's just a little sick from the ride.

But he just needs to calm down.

Sure thing. I actually have to go grab something. I'll be right back.

Please, help yourself to anything you want.

Fresh water or liquor for you, my friend.

Help yourselves.

Don't mind if I do.

What's got you frazzled, kid?

That guy.

I know him. He was in the lab when I was shut down to the bed. I remember.

Okay. Okay, kid.

Come back. Relax.

I couldn't see him, but I remember that voice.

Hang in there like a hair in a biscuit. Yeah, that was his voice.

I know it.

Okay, calm down, kid. Calm down.

Relax. Be back.

Good to see you again, Malcolm.

Can't say we didn't predict this.

I brought them here despite my feelings on it.

But you're right.

The world is dangerous and food is scarce.

I did everything you wanted.

And I'm here now to claim what you promised.

Now you see, I'm not such a bad guy.

I'm a ruthless man.

But you, you got me beat.

I don't like that.

You turned your back on your friends for what?

Peanuts.

And now you're here to claim them?

Listen carefully. And you listen loud and clear.

Because I am absolutely going to kill both your friends.

Come here.

Thank you for your service now.

Good night.

Take him to the cell.

Prep him to get vaccinated.

You got it, boss.

Bye -bye.

Everything all right now?

Every member has to go through a screening and a vaccine, so...

Just wanted to get you both ready to go.

Okay. You mind if we use the restroom?

It's been a long trip.

No problem.

I'll have a guard escort you.

Looking forward to having you both as the newest members of Arcadia.

When you get back, I'll just need your bags and all your weapons.

Just protocol.

Okay, Ken. Let's go.

Be right there.

Mr. Marcus?

Ethan? Everything okay there?

They've escaped.

You need to do it now or never.

You should have told me when I had the fucking chance.

When I had the fucking chance!

It's not ready yet.

It's not fucking ready.

Boss!

Guards, open the gates.

This is a code red.

This is not a drill.

All personnel get to safety now.

You!

I've got the enemies in my sights, sir.

Keep them in your sights.

I'm on my way.

Take the shot.

And don't you fucking move.

Keep going. Keep going.

Got him, sir.

Again.

Again.

Damn, sir.

Fuck it.

Leave him to the herd. Let's go.

Listen to me, kid. Listen.

You're special.

You have the power to end all of this.

You're the key to life.

Don't stop running to SIDAR.

Yeah.

Take this.

Where is it? Take my bag. What are you doing?

No, I can't.

I can't leave you. You have to do this journey by yourself. No, no.

You can do it.

No, Marcus, I can't.

I can't.

I taught you everything you need to know.

You can do this.

They're not going to stop.

So you can't stop running.

Take it.

Go.

I love you too, Ethan.

Hey.

You called me Ethan.

Yes, I did.

Now go.

Go!

Go!

Hands up.

Leave the gun.

And anything else you have.

We don't want to have to kill you.

Speak for yourself, old man.

So take this guy.

I don't know how I'm going to win this war, or even win.

I just know I'm not going to lose.

I can't.

If I give up now, what was I even fighting for?

After all, the two most powerful warriors are patience and time.

The journey continues.

This is the city of the dead.

These lurkers got my name.

Yo.

Ever since COVID hit us, we had some dark nights. I look left, forward, and

back, but something don't look right. Ain't nobody ready to fight. No love,

just pushes. Can't go outside.

There's nothing in the bushes.

They call them lurkers. Stick me cautious, cause dad heard us. Suggest my

fall locked doors and closed curtains. A pistol on my person. You know I get to

work it. So the first thing to move, I'm a drawl, I'm a burst one.

Headshot, you better believe it. Watch your breath.

In the city of death.

Get rid of this disease.

I don't know where you came from, till you stay in the rain You know we on your

bank, what the fuck you know about pain? I think you made it up, you turned off

the train But I'm finally waking up, you're finally in my bag I ain't giving

no front, but I'm finally getting back Tell me where you've come, let's do the

math You know we throw them slugs, I get trained to a stat Look at that

I think

you

made it up. You turned off the drink.

But I'm finally waking up.