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2024-10-29 19:42:56Know one was feeling great this morning. We all held our heads at the table. Gaz got up and went to a cupboard in the kitchen. I watched to see what he was doing. He got a box of pain killers out.
"I don't think any of us should do that."
"Why" A rough one-word answer it annoyed me but I swallowed it down. We were in his house after all.
"Do you have an unlimited supply?"
"No." Again with the one-word answer. At least this time he sounded like he was thinking.
"So do you know how long it will take before life gets back to normal?"
"No, you don't have to go on about it. I get it we might run out if we don't start rationing."
He put the box of pills back. How do we get rid of this hand over then? I got up and poured a jug of water and put four glasses on the table. Everyone was looking at me expectedly.
" Let's have a bacon butty and make a plan." Lucy was the first to speak.
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Sid's Zombie Survival Guide 13th August
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26th part 2The plan was sort of in my head now and while everyone was here I thought it was a good time to start saying it out loud.“Colin. I have a little job for you. Make some drinks. I’m going to get water-hungry. The word escapes me right now. You know when you need a drink?”“Thirsty?”Colin answered me looking unsure of what I was talking about.“Yeah, that’s the word. Now everyone listen up get a pen and paper if you need. Are you all ready?”They all nodded except the old guy. He put his hand up.“Yes errr…. What’s your name? I haven’t asked yet.”“I'm Bob. Can I go to the toilet before you start?”“Fuck me Bob. Yes go be as quick as you can though.”“I asked you not to swear around me and told you you don’t tell me I tell you. That’s my last warning to you all.”He left after his few words. Gaz got really angry again.“Who the fuck is this old guy to talk to any of us like that. He has no say in what happens. We don’t know him or fuck all. He has only just told you his fuc
