The Outbreak (The Nursery Nurse)

Three

Rodger was slumped on the floor, gasping frantically, his hands were on his side sealing a wound that bled profusely.

Mia bent down and cocked her head to the side.

"Of course, out of all the people in the world," she paused sharpening her words, "you are still alive."

Rodger's eyes widened in terror before he fumbled for his gun that was a few centimetres in front of him.

Charlotte kicked it effortlessly and it slid across the floor.

She had so many questions. Why was Rodger here? How was he alive after all those zombies.

Rodger cleared his throat panicked now, "Mia! I'm sure we can sort this out in a mature manner don't you?"

Mia looked up at her girlfriend a disbelieving look painted on her face. "He's joking right?" She scoffed.

Charlotte laughed gingerly and shook her head, "He's gone mad."

Mia chuckled to herself before turning back to Rodger. "First things first, how did you survive that hoard?"

He sucked air through his teeth before gasping slightly in pain, he concealed it with a small laugh. "You must of arrived after I did, I was cornered. However you're distraction tactic diverted their attention." He grinned proudly.

Mia huffed in frustration at the realisation of saving his life.

"What are you doing here Rodger? Last we heard you were in America hiding away in some army base and now you're here?" Charlotte questioned, her tone firm.

Rodger stayed silent smiling deviously.

Mia pulled out her hunting knife and stabbed him firmly in the leg. He cried out in pain.

"Answer her!" She demanded.

He gritted his teeth and spat in Mia's face.

The red head chuckled dimly before standing, "Fine. You don't want to talk?" She circled around him like a hunter swarming it's prey.

"You're going to wish you had."

Rodger tried to get up but before he could Mia kicked him across the face, knocking him out.

"Bastard." Charlotte muttered harshly.

"Time for a family reunion." Mia announced proudly before grabbing his legs, Charlotte watched in satisfaction as his limp body was dragged out the door.

-

Once they approached the door Jodie knocked.

They had a certain knock that allowed whoever was inside to know it was someone in their group.

Marjorie opened the door. Charlotte felt relief wash over her slightly. She had been praying it wouldn't be Reece or Autumn.

Marjorie smiled at the young girl,  "Good you're alive." It quickly faltered as she looked down and saw Rodger slumped at her feet.

She met Mia's gaze her eyes wide. "Is that?"

"Yep." Mia confirmed bitterly as she dragged the man past her. Jodie skipped merrily behind her.

Marjorie watched in horror trying to find something to say.

"I'll explain it all to you Marjorie but where are Reece and Autumn?" Charlotte asked taking a step towards the door.

Marjorie didn't say anything her expression lost.

"Out together. Looking for supplies." She whispered.