“You know it” with a nod.
He knew this was exactly what Dez and Matt were wanting. A group that could defend, build and run the 150 acre farm when the time arose and he had carefully chosen these two to meet them.
Sam, a longtime friend of Matt’s; they had grown up together since starting middle school. Although they lost touch over the six years Sam was in the Marines. It was only a few years ago; during a visit with Matt’s parents that they had run into each other again.
Sam had shortly after that time decided to move to Kentucky near where Matt and Dez lived, and was part of their prepper group already. Dez added a comment to the murmurings,
“Did anyone take note that it is September, 11th in four more days? I think it is strange this Ebola thing comes out now.”
Aaron replied, “Personally, I think this is some kind of false flag to draw attention away from something else possibly.”
Dez nodded, “Agreed, we should all check supplies and get some kind of coms before then to stay in touch in case phones don’t work or power goes out.”
She said she would get Tawny to work on some stuff for CB communication.
Asking them, “Do you each have a CB?”
Everyone nodded in agreement. They made some preliminary plans for the following weekend to head out to the land and have a look around.
After another hour of discussions Dez said,
“It’s late, we have a pretty good start on things for this evening. What do we say we get some rest and consider the things we discussed and chat later in the week?”
Loel shook both their hands and said, “Guys you are awesome… I was a little unsure as to how you would take my words about George. I like him and all but he is just too radical for me.”
Dez and Matt agreed with him and told him so.
As Dez was cleaning up the coffee mess, Matt said,
“See! I knew we could hook up with some good guys, I think this is going to be a good thing.”
Dez agreed, saying, “I trust Sam, he knows we don’t share the location with others… he must think they are ok or he would never have suggested it.”
They both nodded to one another and headed off to bed.
Chapter 3
“OPEC”
“Beware the greedy hand of government, thrusting itself into every corner and crevice of industry
-Thomas Paine
September 11
The day seemed to be going smoothly, but everyone was a little on edge. They all continued normally, as reports of Isis threats came in with the news, and the group CB channel was abuzz with chatter of various reports of alert and incidence.
Everyone remained vigilant and aware of things, but also remained calm. The evening came and eerily there were no reports of attacks or incidence all that day. Offering a sense of relief to Matt, Dez and Tawny. Later that evening the new group were planning to meet at Dez and Matt’s house again, but this time was to include all those who would be considered.
Tawny was in attendance this time, although she was not happy to do so after attending one of the Militia group meetings. Dez assured her this was not the same and apologized for dragging her to that other meeting.
When she came inside the house, she was decidedly against anything going on and was more than a little disagreeable. But as the others began to arrive, she mused to Dez that things were looking up when she caught sight of Sam.
“Now who is that?” Tawny whispered to her as she eyed Sam while he spoke with Matt.
Dez smiled at Tawny with that knowing smile they shared that said, “I’ll tell you later.”
Sam caught Tawny staring a few times during the meeting, he leaned over saying to Matt that he thought she was quite lovely and wanted to know about her if they had a chance to talk later on. Matt laughed, telling his friend, he would fill him in later.
Sam said, “Hook me up man.” They both laughed.
During the meeting they discussed an online group, this group