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

Joy said, “Can’t we use the bathroom first?”


Tony asked, “Do you have hot water?”


Joy said, “A little. We can take three-minute showers.”


“Damn, I need one. Jim, Rick, watch them. I’m taking a shower.”


Jim said, “I’m next. Don’t use all the hot water.”


Grandpa said, “Three minutes is all. If you take a long one, there will be no hot water for anyone else.”


Tony rushed off for his shower, and Jim had to use the bathroom. Rick ate food from the refrigerator.


Grandpa whispered to Joy, “Don’t let them know we’re married. Keep acting like we’re at each other’s throats. That will play into our favor. Pass it on.”


Joy nodded and told the others. They nodded.


“I need the bathroom.” Grandpa stood.


Jim escorted him. “Don’t try anything, old man. I would just as soon shoot you and get your blood and guts all over the carpet.”


He and Travis used the bathroom in Grandpa’s bedroom. Grandpa brushed his teeth and walked out. “Happy? I didn’t try anything.”


Chapter 45