Authorities are asking everyone to cease looting and rioting and to help neighbors who are in need, if you have the means to do so. Unfortunately, many people will try and take advantage of this situation and resort to criminal behavior. Authorities say that they will deal with criminals harshly as they attempt to restore some semblance of order to things. Again, as Dr. Hudson recommended, it is best to stay indoors if at all possible, and wear the protective gear, including gas masks if you have to go outside.”
The reporter paused, before continuing. “Meanwhile, the situation in other countries is just as desperate. Countries that have not been hit with pieces of meteor are sending aid to countries such as China and Russia that need immediate assistance. Africa is still silent at this point, and the few survivors that remain there are believed to be too cut off to report what damage they are witnessing. We will bring more news to you on this growing calamity as it becomes available. This is Gordon Thompson reporting for CNN news.”
Troy looked at his wife, whose face looked despondent and care-worn.
“It’s getting worse out there,” she said.
“Just be thankful we are in here,” he said. “All of the things that they are reporting are no surprise to me. We have to stick with our routine, and make the best of it.”
“What about our families and friends? I’m sure that they are not as well off as we are. Can’t we help them in some way?” Mary asked.
Troy got up and walked over to where his wife was sitting, and put both of his hands on her shoulders.
“Listen to me. Things are going to grow more and more desperate for people on the outside. We may witness some terrible things as we look through the periscope. We may hear some terrible things happening just outside the walls of this compound. No matter what you see or hear, we have to keep the doors of this place closed off. We do not want the debris to contaminate our living space, and soon the acid rain will begin to make it downright dangerous to even be outside, even if you do have a gasmask on.”
Troy continued, “I need you to be strong and to stand by me. We simply don’t have enough supplies to help out other families. If we open our doors to them, it will jeopardize our own safety. I cannot allow that to happen.”
Mary nodded her head and hugged her husband. “I understand. I’m prepared to do what is necessary for the safety of our family.”
“Good, we will need to be strong in the coming days,” he said.
Chapter 7
It didn't take too long before the neighbors’ supplies began to dwindle. The first family to come knocking at the door of the shelter were the Jenkins. It was of course, ironic that Mrs. Jenkins would come around asking for a hand out after all of the grief that she had given Troy for his constant building and hammering when he was constructing the shelter.
“Troy, are you there? Mary?” Mrs. Jenkins said in a voice that sounded desperate. “We need some help, we have no supplies left. Do you have anything that you can spare? Please answer me, I know that you are in there,” she said.
Mary was about to answer her when Troy put his hand over her mouth to prevent her from saying anything.
“Hello? Hello?” Mrs. Jenkins said as the desperation in her tone seemed to grow.
Cordelia and Brandon came downstairs as this was going on, and Mary held up her finger to her lips to indicate to them that they needed to remain silent. They both stopped at the bottom of the stairs and listened to the voice of Mrs. Jenkins.
“Please, Troy, I know I wasn’t supportive of your efforts to build your shelter, but I’m sorry for that, so sorry. We are in need of anything you can provide for us. Anything you can spare,” she said, but she was met only with silence. “May God forgive you for turning your back on your neighbors.” She finally burst into tears and disappeared form the front of the shelter.
“Why didn't you
The reporter paused, before continuing. “Meanwhile, the situation in other countries is just as desperate. Countries that have not been hit with pieces of meteor are sending aid to countries such as China and Russia that need immediate assistance. Africa is still silent at this point, and the few survivors that remain there are believed to be too cut off to report what damage they are witnessing. We will bring more news to you on this growing calamity as it becomes available. This is Gordon Thompson reporting for CNN news.”
Troy looked at his wife, whose face looked despondent and care-worn.
“It’s getting worse out there,” she said.
“Just be thankful we are in here,” he said. “All of the things that they are reporting are no surprise to me. We have to stick with our routine, and make the best of it.”
“What about our families and friends? I’m sure that they are not as well off as we are. Can’t we help them in some way?” Mary asked.
Troy got up and walked over to where his wife was sitting, and put both of his hands on her shoulders.
“Listen to me. Things are going to grow more and more desperate for people on the outside. We may witness some terrible things as we look through the periscope. We may hear some terrible things happening just outside the walls of this compound. No matter what you see or hear, we have to keep the doors of this place closed off. We do not want the debris to contaminate our living space, and soon the acid rain will begin to make it downright dangerous to even be outside, even if you do have a gasmask on.”
Troy continued, “I need you to be strong and to stand by me. We simply don’t have enough supplies to help out other families. If we open our doors to them, it will jeopardize our own safety. I cannot allow that to happen.”
Mary nodded her head and hugged her husband. “I understand. I’m prepared to do what is necessary for the safety of our family.”
“Good, we will need to be strong in the coming days,” he said.
Chapter 7
It didn't take too long before the neighbors’ supplies began to dwindle. The first family to come knocking at the door of the shelter were the Jenkins. It was of course, ironic that Mrs. Jenkins would come around asking for a hand out after all of the grief that she had given Troy for his constant building and hammering when he was constructing the shelter.
“Troy, are you there? Mary?” Mrs. Jenkins said in a voice that sounded desperate. “We need some help, we have no supplies left. Do you have anything that you can spare? Please answer me, I know that you are in there,” she said.
Mary was about to answer her when Troy put his hand over her mouth to prevent her from saying anything.
“Hello? Hello?” Mrs. Jenkins said as the desperation in her tone seemed to grow.
Cordelia and Brandon came downstairs as this was going on, and Mary held up her finger to her lips to indicate to them that they needed to remain silent. They both stopped at the bottom of the stairs and listened to the voice of Mrs. Jenkins.
“Please, Troy, I know I wasn’t supportive of your efforts to build your shelter, but I’m sorry for that, so sorry. We are in need of anything you can provide for us. Anything you can spare,” she said, but she was met only with silence. “May God forgive you for turning your back on your neighbors.” She finally burst into tears and disappeared form the front of the shelter.
“Why didn't you
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