In 2027, the deadly N-Virus kills off 85% of the world’s population. Distraught, Travis decides to bicycle from Washington to Oregon to see if his grandparents are alive, but when he gets there, he finds out only Grandpa survived.<br><br>Then a few neighbors move in after their home catches fire. One of them, Winston, is gay. He and Travis hit it off quickly. Together with Winston’s sisters Angela and Joy, they struggle to create a home amid the chaos.<br><br>When the home is invaded and they’re held hostage, will this be the end for the makeshift family? Or will they get one final chance to survive?

Final Chance

“Angela, thank you for voting for me to stay. I appreciate it. You saved my life. I remember, vaguely, that you slept in the living room with me so many nights. You nursed me, you walked me, you took care of me, and you cleaned me. I will never forget you for all that. You’re an angel on Earth.” He bent and kissed her lips. “I hope it was okay I did that. I care for you. A lot.”


She hugged him and turned her head into his chest. “Oh, Dustin, I care for you, too. You’re a good man. I appreciate that you saved my brother’s life year ago.”


They stood there hugging. Travis felt self-conscious and left, going outside to find Winston.


Winston was in the old garage, building a few new planter boxes for Grandpa.


Travis asked, “So what do you reallythink of Grandpa and Joy?”


“You’re concerned about the age difference.”


Winston said, “It’s their business. What’s the big deal? If they want it and agree, all we should do is wish them well.”


Chapter 41