I look at Spencer and point at the tv. He sees it and a light bulb goes on in his head. " Help me set it up." I decide if I want to refuse but even I am interested in finding out what is happening in the world. I help Spencer set up the television. Spencer turns the tv on. It takes about a minute to get the hang of how the tv works. Spencer laughs at my struggle. I grind my teeth. Of course, he would still make fun of me even during an apocalypse. After what feels like forever, the news channel comes on. A woman is on the air and is safe in the news building. For how long, I am not sure. What bad news is she going to curse us with? " This is a statement from the president. Here is what he said. This is an international emergency. People are dying or are becoming infected. It is not known what has caused this outbreak but be alert. Stay indoors and arm yourself. We are trying to implement a solution. Our scientists are busy working on a cure. We will send armed forces to every town and city to rescue civilians who are still alive. This will take time to take into effect. Take stock of resources and keep consumption to a minimum. Families are encouraged to stay together. Be safe and I will update you further." Yeah right. Resources will run low. I shudder. What about Mary? I can't believe I haven't even thought of her this entire time. I am starting to wonder if I am a selfish person. Maybe I am. I forgot my phone was in my pocket. I dial Mary's number but it goes straight to voicemail. I hope Mary is okay. I dread the worst but I know Mary is an independent woman. She will survive. I hope. Spencer has not said anything. I wonder what is going on in his head. Does he have a family to go to? Spencer has never talked about his family before. Even to his closest friends. I can only wonder. The woman continues. "Please be alert and safe. We will release a statement in three days. That is all." That is all? Is that all the president and the news reporter had to say? In a state of emergency? I am lost for words. I guess you can only rely on yourself. I need some fresh air and see an open window. I look out the window and gasp. There are 5 zombies outside. Well more like zombie mutants. Two of them are "normal zombies." They are grey with white eyes. They are walking slowly like a snail. Three of them are a bit bigger than the other two and they have slightly bigger feet. " "What is it," asks Spencer. I tell him about the zombies outside and he comes rushing to the window. He knocks on a chair and I cringe. I look at the zombies but they still carry on walking, trying to look for more people to infect or worse. Spencer sees them and a worried look forms on his face. "Hell, they don't look like normal zombies. What are those things?" I consider the question. " There must be different versions of zombie mutants. Some are just normal zombies while others are more powerful and more evolved I guess." Spencer nods and I notice sweat running down his cheek. He is sacred as well. We don't know how many different zombie mutants there are. We both watch the zombies leave. Once they are gone, I decided to look into the library storeroom. When I open the storeroom door, the first thing I see is a radio set. I call Spencer.
" Spencer look at this." Spencer enters and sees the radio set. " Nice find. I will sort it out." Why must always be in charge? I found the radio set. I should be the one to set it up. I decide to sit down to calm down.