In a Day/Issue 18

This is issue 18 of In a Day, entitled "Above The Ground".

This issue is Jerry-centric.

018, Above The Ground
23:20

“So Jerry, how did you end up where you were when I picked you up?” Frank asked.

“I was in a group. We had an RV, and we were in the middle of a horde. All of them unfortunately died, I’m the only one left.” I said, a bit sad from the memories of the events of the whole day.

“What about you?” I asked curiously.

“When this all started, I was part of a large group. All of them are dead now except one guy who is at the safe zone we are heading to.” Frank explained.

“It’s been a crazy year and a half.” I said.

“It sure has been.” Frank replies. I take a deep breath and look out the windows of the helicopter. I see that the zombies look like little specs moving across a board.

“Frank, did you ever have any kids?” I asked him.

“Nope. I had a wife that couldn’t have children. You?” He asked.

“I did, a girl and a boy. Don’t know where the hell they could be though. They probably wonder the same about me if they’re alive.” I replied.

“Well, just be thankful you’re alive. We don’t get many lucky pickups like we did with you.” Frank said.

“Damn, it’s just been a crazy day for me. I still can’t believe I lost four of my friends and my wife.” He said, sadder than ever with saying that last part.

“I wish the best for you, Jerry.” Frank said as he smiled.

“Same to you, Frank, same to you.”

24:00

Frank soon landed the helicopter right in front of a safe zone with big walls and a big metal gate with a lot of guards in watch towers and at the gate. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Come on.” Frank said as they got out of the helicopter and walked up to the front gate. I still limped slightly from his injured leg. When the guards opened up the front gate for us, Frank looked at me and smiled.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Welcome to Greenland, Jerry.” He said happily. I smiled back at him.

<p class="MsoNormal">After a very rough time in the past, I was finally safe. Even though my entire family was probably dead, I still had something to hold on to. I had the safety of this zone, and I would defend it with my life.

<p class="MsoNormal">Things were finally looking up.

<p class="MsoNormal">I was finally safe, here, in Greenland.

Credits

 * Jerry Vance
 * Frank Grum