Preasure

Catherine, always mindful of the well-being of their group members, instructed Jett to take Neil to the kitchen. She knew that a good meal could provide comfort and nourishment, and the kitchen was the heart of their operation. In the kitchen, Neil was offered a meal of steak tacos, which had been leftovers from the night before. The warm, savoury aroma of the food filled the room, and as Neil savoured each bite, he couldn't help but feel a sense of camaraderie and support from his fellow survivors. The simple act of sharing a meal had a way of easing the tension that constantly loomed over them.

Catherine's search for her antidepressants was marked by growing frustration. The absence of the medication she relied on to manage her emotions weighed heavily on her, and the mounting tension found an outlet in the form of a punch to the wall. Her knuckles stung as her anger flared, but the physical release also helped her vent some of the stress that had been building up. As her emotions overwhelmed her, she sank to the floor and hugged her knees, tears welling in her eyes. In that moment, vulnerability and fear overtook her, reminding everyone that even their strong and capable leader had her moments of doubt and despair.

After her moment of emotional turmoil, Catherine made a conscious effort to calm down and regain her composure. She knew that the responsibilities of leadership required her to maintain a level head, especially in a world where danger lurked at every turn. Her deep breaths steadied her racing heart, and she wiped away her tears, determined to carry on for the sake of her group.

Catherine called Dustin in and asked him to gather all the gym equipment and take it to the basement to organize training sessions for the younger members. Their need for physical fitness and self-defence skills was more pressing than ever, given the dangers they faced daily. However, as they discussed the disposal of the bodies of the zombie children, Dustin raised the issue of a burial. He believed that they deserved a proper farewell, a last act of humanity in a world where such gestures were becoming scarce.

Catherine, concerned about the potential risks in their world, argued that they couldn't risk soil contamination by burying the bodies. She made the tough decision to have Payton take the bodies outback to burn them, a grim but necessary task.