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people seemed to feel safe and happy even after the events of the last few days.  Even Thor seemed happy as he ran and played with Mal.
         I didn’t share their feelings.  We left more supplies at the house than we took.  And that was after losing some supplies in the fire at Tony and Beth’s house.
         But, what comes first?  Getting supplies or prepping for defense.  The fort was sturdy but the doors would have to be reinforced.  Crossbows would be useless against humans.  I needed to make sure everyone was proficient with their firearms.  But, without supplies…  Well, without supplies there was no point.  We talked over an early dinner.
         “After the horror and loss of the last few days, today was a good day,” I began.  “We found and secured a new home.  And we found another survivor.”  I indicated toward the pregnant woman sitting with Lois.  “This is Tracie if you haven’t met her yet.”
         Tracie waved a little wave but didn’t stand.  I paused and she looked nervous.  I was about to continue when she stood.  She was crying as she spoke.
         “I was fairly sure that I was the last person alive on Earth when I heard the horn from your boat.  Thank you for finding me.”  With that, she sat back down, put her head on Lois’ shoulder and cried.
         I felt bad for what she’d been through especially with losing Sam.  But I was also concerned about having a pregnant woman in the group.  I doubted she could fight and without a real doctor the delivery was a potential problem.
         “I know you guys look to me for leadership but speak up if you disagree.  With the rest of the afternoon we need to accomplish two things:  we need to reinforce the doors and we need to get our supplies organized so we can do inventory and plan supply runs.”
         Everyone nodded.
         “Supply runs just got a whole lot more difficult and important.  We need to plan each one carefully.  Also, I think that out here our threat is from humans not from zombies.  So in the morning we are going to make sure everyone can use their AR’s and handguns.  Everyone.  I need to make sure we can all put rounds on target.”
         Again, everyone seemed to agree.
         “Good, let’s finish our dinner then we’ll split up and get to work.”
         Mal tugged on my pants leg.
         “Can I shoot the rifle, too?”
         “No, Mal. I don’t think so.  How about we practice with the crossbow some more?”
         He nodded and seemed content with that.  I’ve learned that I can make him happy by giving him something when I have to tell him ‘no’ about something else.  He’d be happy shooting the crossbow.
         “What about me?” asked Tabby.
         “You’ll shoot.”
         She looked happy and scared at the same time.
         “I’ll watch over her,” said Mike.
         I nodded as Karen came over and sat down.
         “Do you want me to coordinate the organizing?” she asked.
         “Yeah, that’d be great.  But do me a favor first.  Would you ask Pat and William to come over here?”
         She nodded and went off.  I reached down and petted Thor.  I wonder what was going through his mind.  I think as long as he’s with me and the kids, he’s fine.
         A moment later, Pat and William arrived.
         “Karen said you wanted to see me?”
         “Yeah, how are you and William holding up?” I asked.
         “About as you’d expect I guess.”
         I reached down and ruffled William’s hair.
         “William do you know my son, Malcolm?”
         The boy shook his head.
         “Mal, this is William.  Say ‘hi’.”
         He did and there was the slightest glimmer of something from William.  Pat realized what I was doing
         “Mal,” she said.  “We managed to keep ahold of a few of William’s toys through all this.  Would you