Mia, Charlotte and Natasha are sitting around the kitchen table in the bunker. They are all in their underwear. She gets a cup of coffee and goes to Mia. Shyla gives Mia a kiss and sits down next to her.
“So now is a good time to discuss our future” announces Shyla.
“Everything seems to be going great” says Charlotte. “We have plenty of supplies to last us years. Same with the water and electric power.”
“That is true” answers Shyla. “I was lucky enough to get this bunker build and fully supplied before everything went to Hell.”
“Yah, we got plenty of time before we have to worry” says Natasha. “I mean this is pretty fun what we have.”
“Yes, this past week has been relaxing. We really needed to unwind after that ordeal” says Shyla. “But we can’t just sit around all day in our underwear watching old movies and shows, playing games or” she grabs Mia’s hand and gives her a smile, “Other pleasurable pursuits.”
“I don’t know but why not?” asked Mia. “I mean this has been like one big slumber party and what better things do we have to do?”
“All slumber parties eventually end” answers Shyla. “Look we barely survived those hordes of mutants. What if we have other large mutant hordes or well-armed raiders attack us. We need numbers to give us security. You will notice that this bunker has room to accommodate more couples. I planned to recruit more but the war came too early and only us four got here.”
“I agree that more couples would have helped” says Charlotte. “Unfortunately, it’s a little too late to recruit online now that the internet is gone. Hell, even newspapers have quit circulating.”
“True” says Shyla. “Which is why we need to actually go out and find them.”
The three women jump up to their feet.
“Shyla are you serious” says Mia. “Its dangerous out there and besides it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.”
“I agree” says Shyla and get to her feet. “I think this is just something too important for us. I don’t expect any of you to do this. I will though go alone. I really feel strongly about this. I think God has been watching over us and will continue to do so.”
There was silence from the other girls. Mia grabs both of Shyla’s hands and holds them in hers.
“Hon you are never going anywhere without me” says Mia. “You’ll never get rid of me that easy.”
Charlotte and Natasha exchange a look and nod to each other.
“I think me and Natasha are also with you” says Charlotte. “We own our lives to you. We are all in on this crazy endeavor.”
Shyla smiles.
“Great” says Shyla. “I guess after breakfast we can go over my plan.”
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