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Well, I want to get a huge tractor trailor and rig it out with metal plates, guns, you name it. We'll pack up everything we got. No need to leave nothin' behind. We'd need to get a good rig to handle the weight, so a new truck is best. There's a place north of Thompsons' farm—a truck depot. We can look there for it."

Uncle Lou leans over the car and looks through the telescopic scope.

"We need room for everyone inside, since we're all going. Not leaving anyone this time… I mean. Well, you know."

Lou looks away from the scope and leans back. His face registers sorrow, and you think it may be best to change the subject. Next, you…