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Even bathing was limited

Kevin had also solved thedown Evidently a creas ular supplies out to them It was a reinally thought

The people of thelooks at theh several people see, he noted they were actually spending h the enor All the mall doorere blacked out Travis supposed it was to keep the people fro the hordes of zombies outside He had been horrified when he had seen the sheer nu was beyond hi over the ripped Katie’s hand even tighter

Hein her wo to protect them Yet, here they were, at the ht with Katie over her decision was based on his drea to put stock in a dreahost, but somehow he believed it had revealed a vital truth

"It’s so rough here," Jenni said to Katie "There was no hope before Bill and I told them about the fort FEMA just abandoned them at the rescue center and the Senator is a total bitch"

"Yeah, I know I’ve alasses of wine, she oted she can be Of course, that was back when she was just a city council ave me hell over Lydia," Katie answered "She had a real issue with ‘special rights’ for gays as she put it She couldn’t see that we just wanted the saot She uy over there His nalish in front of hiet any assistance since they are not American citizens The Major General overruled her since the Mexicans do chores too, but then she stuck theuel is Texas born and speaks fluent English She treats all the Hispanics like border jumpers" Jenni made a face and shook her head "Like even that should ht It’s a hellhole"

Katie sighed "I wish Dad would co okay"

"I’m sure he will come see you as soon as he hears you are here," Travis assured her

Katie smiled anxiously "I know, I just want to see hi of suited men and a woman appeared

Everyone was in drab colors except the Senator as dressed in a bright red coatdress Her blond hair fluffed around her head She descended with a large s diamonds in her ears and they flashed as sheas well Jenni reluctantly stood, but Bill remained seated

"Welcome to the Madison Mall Rescue Center," the Senator said She walked up to thehtman"

"Travis Buchanan andher hand briefly It felt dry and cold

"Katie?" The Senator raised a thin eyebrow "Katie Kiel?" She laughed a bright, amused smile "I see you came back to the other side of the fence"

Travis could literally feel Katie’s cold anger rising like a wave

"My wife died the first day," Katie answered tersely

"Oh, I see I’ed as false She looked toward Travis and gave hi handsoer and unexpected tears He took her hand gently to soothe her

"And I was lucky enough to find a wonderful woh to love without discrimination," Travis responded

The Senator raised both eyebrows and laughed "Or there just weren’t any other lesbians around, huh?"

"My personal life is not at issue here, Senator," Katie said coldly

"No, no, it’s not But it is a shaners in Texas"

Travis tightened his grip on Katie’s hand to keep her fro the Senator

A tall h the Senator’s entourage closely followed by Kevin Silently, without a word, he shoved the Senator aside and gathered Katie up into his arms

"Dad," Katie whispered The tears that had threatened to spill before now streamed down her face "Dad"