This was the moment Cody wished he didn't know so many people, people that he got close with. If he didn't have a lot of friends, he wouldn't have a lot to risk losing.
Rose (16) and her adopted little sister, Gabriela (15). Their parents turned, and their 18 year old brother was eaten.
Trevor (18) and his older sister Blair Johnson (20). Their family was off either over seas or out of state. Their conditions unknown. It was their house that they were taking refuge in.
Jennifer Sailor (16). Family dead from zombies, she hit her head hard and became mental.
Kimberly Taylor (16). She was tromping through the woods when the walkers hit and she lost her family.
All these people, and more. He wanted them all to live. But he couldn't say they would. It was a painful thought, but it was reality. People will die. There's no getting around it.
"We've got this whole house barricaded pretty well." Rose said. "Windows boarded, doors guarded and ready to be boarded up at a moments notice, and we take turns for look-out on the roof."
Jen had been following them this whole time, still holding the chainsaw in her arms, like a mother holds her child. She always kept close to Rose, never losing sight of her.
Rose turned to Jen. "Jennifer, it's nap-time."
"Oh..." Jen said. "Okay." she then ran up the stairs, disappearing.
Rose walked into the kitchen. Pulling a glass from the cupboard, she said, "Want some water?"
Cody smiled. Even in the Zombie Apocalypse, she still offered to get him water, like she always used to. "Absolutely"
Rose smiled and filled the glass with ice and water. "Electricity is still running thank God, as well as plumbing. We're trying to enjoy it while it lasts." She handed him the now full glass of water.
"Thanks," Cody said, putting the glass to his lips. After taking a gulp, he sat the glass down. "My folks didn't make it."
Rose nodded. "Same." she looked away, staring out the kitchen window, now frowning. "It feels... weird... and wrong... but they're gone. And I can't do anything about it." She leaned on the counter next to the sink, still staring out the window. Cody slowly walked over and joined her, putting an arm around her. He saw a tear running down her cheek.
"Listen," Cody said. "I know it's hard... and..." he stuttered, not sure where to go with that.
Rose looked up at him. "And what?"
Cody shook his head. "I don't know. That's the best I've got right now."
She nodded and smiled. "It'll do for now." she cleared her throat. "Lets grab the rest of your group."
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