Free Outbreak The Beginning (The Outbreak Series Book 1) by Deausha Kristal Page A

last. I know it’s July but winter will be here and we will need that wood for cooking and to stay warm,” Hank says.
    “I agree. That’s something we can talk about in the next week or two. We need to make sure after dinner we get all your guys’ stuff unpacked and where you want it, so that we can get these RV’s set up and ready,” I say.
    “You’re right. Where’s your mom and I staying. We could stay in one of the RVs,” Hank says.
    “No Hank, mom and you will be in the house. You guys can have the set of rooms across from mine. And Gabriella and Pete can have the extra bedroom down stairs. Nate and Liam said they can share with Tomas,” I say.
    “Looks like you have this all planned out and set up. OK, what do you need me to do Egypt?” Hank asks.
    “Liam can you keep setting the stabilizers on the RVs? Hank and I are heading inside for a bit,” I ask him.
    “Yep Mom I’m good,” he says and pats his thigh.
    Looking at him I notice he’s armed like Rambo, shaking my head with a smile on my face. Hank and I head into the house. Hank stops on the deck and sits down at the table. He’s looking worn out. I bet he didn’t get any sleep last night. Walking by him, I put my hand on his shoulder and glance into the house at Tabitha and my mom. Tabby sees my nod and she exits.
    “Hey babe,” I say. “Can you get G-dad and myself a cup of coffee please?”
    She nods her head yes and heads back into the house.
    “Hank when is the last time you slept?” I ask.
    Running his hands over his face he looks at me. “It’s been over 24 hours. I couldn’t sleep last night. Your mom was hearing noises all night so I stayed up and kept an eye on things. Egypt, this is really scaring your mom. I just don’t know what to do, I know being here with you will help her, I guess I wish there was more that I can do.”
    “Hank being here helps her how exactly?”
    “Well you know all about this zombie stuff. You watched movies and you read about them in books,” Hank says.
    I chuckle. “Oh Hank, they are just movies and books. This is real. I feel just like the rest of you, scared and no clue what to do next,” I say.
    Hank looks at me for a minute. “Egypt, don’t sell yourself short. Look around you. Look what you’ve done in just two days. There’s going to be nowhere safer than here and you did all this!! Just want you to know I’m behind you 100 %. And anyone coming here has to be too, or they need to get out. You hear me! You hear what I’m saying Egypt?”
    Looking out over the back yard, at all the RV’s and the things that we have, I know he’s right, that I’m in charge of all this and when everyone comes here they have to know it too. I didn’t ask for this. It’s just the way it’s going to be.
    “I know Hank, I just didn’t ask for all this.”
    “I know you didn’t but it’s yours and you make sure you keep it. You will need to give everyone a job to do. Everyone needs to help out because you know just as well as I do we won’t make it if we don’t pull together,” Hank says.
    Tabby comes out with the coffee in both hands. She sets them down on the table and sits on my lap.
    It’s been a really long time since she has done that. Rubbing her back and playing with her hair, I ask her what’s wrong.
    “Well you know Mom, the end of the world stuff and all that.” She puts her hand on her stomach and I look down.
    Shit why didn’t I see that before. She’s really got a belly on her. She looks at me and I see tears streaming down her face. Hugging her a bit tighter, I know this needs to come out.
    “Tabby how far along are you?” I ask.
    I look at Hank and see a dawning realization on his face.

Chapter 13
     
     
     
    “I’m three months Mom, what am I going to do. I didn’t tell anyone because with all the health problems I had going on, I, I, just wanted to make sure that I wasn’t going to lose it,” Tabby says.
    “Well I really wish you would have told me sooner. As