26

You arrive at the Cathedral and are greeted by the gang of survivors, Emma and Candace leading the pack.

"I knew you would come back," says Emma. "Who else will take care of me if you're gone?"

You smile and give her a hug.

A few hours pass as the truck is unloaded, a hearty noodle meal is served at the Gathering, and Carl and Mindy report the day's events to the group: the zombie attacks, rescuing Carl, losing Dave, and finally coming back with the much needed supplies. You remain very quiet, choosing to stay close to Emma and Heather. While you were away from the Cathedral, the remaining survivors got their share of action when a band of zombies found their way to the front door, demanding a full attack to clear the area.

"It was a tough fight, but we all got together and fought them," said Tom.

"Well, except for Candace, who was hiding in the trunk of a car in the parking lot!" says Heather and gets a round of laughs at Candace's expense.

Candace laughs with the group.

"Well, I didn't fucking run there! I swear it was a little girl... not a zombie either, but a human child. She was walking with the zombies, and they weren't attacking her. She must have been about seven or eight. years old and a beautiful yellow and white dress. "

"Someone count the wine bottles," says Uncle Lou.

After dinner, Tom declares to attend the evening's chores, and everyone unanimously agrees to let you and Mindy skip their turn. Tired after the day's activities and too full after Uncle Lou's linguine bolognese, you head to the second floor