Zombie **COMPLETED**

Chapter 17


They jumped apart and had their guns ready, running with the bags out to the main area of the cafeteria. Brody was looking in a washroom and Josie was gripping her gun, smoke still coming from the barrel as she stood over the remains of a zombie. Her arms were shaking and she had tears running down her face.

“Josie? What happened?” Rob asked, coming up to her and gently touching her arm.

“There was a washroom. I thought I would was my face. When I opened the door, she...it flew out of a stall at me. I had to do it Rob...” Her voice was quavering and she continued to stare at the thing on the ground.

“She never even hesitated.” Brody said joining them. She backed up a bit for room and then fired three shots. I didn't even get my gun raised.”

“Nice work Josie.” Renee said to Josie as she turned her away from the corpse on the floor. “We had better get back before the others freak out. It's time to move.”

“I agree.” Brody said and they quickly moved back to the safe room where, Brad and Pompey were getting Grace ready to go find out what the shots were.

“Here's the map of the parking lot. I think Brad, Pompey, Josie and Rob should go. I'll stay here with Renee and Grace , near the front doors but back far enough not to draw attention. You guys move your asses and get there and back as quickly as possible.” Brody said.

“I don't think I should go. Renee should.” Rob piped up. “I can't drive. If anything were to happen to them....I probably couldn't get the van here.”

“Renee goes then. Hurry it up. Don't take any stupid chances. Get in the van and get over here. You see any of them, just shoot. Once that engine starts up, they are going to hear you anyway.”


They left all the bags behind and took only their guns and ammo. Rob and Brody could easily handle the bags of food. Renee kissed her Grandmother and whispered.

“I'll see you in a few minutes Grandma.”

With no more words they all left the room and with Rob, Brody and Grace, kneeling behind a ticket counter with a good view of the front, the others ran out the door and toward the parking lot. Brody checked the time on his watch and then kept his eyes on the door.

“Keep them safe Lord.” Grace prayed quietly.

“Amen.” Rob joined in.


tbc...