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We're Alive: Chapter 46 - Under Pressure - Part 3 of 3(070224)
[MUSIC PLAYING] This episode is brought to you by Experian. Are you paying for subscriptions you don't use, but can't find the time or energy to cancel them? Experian could cancel unwanted subscriptions for you, saving you an average of $270 per year, and plenty of time. Download the Experian app. Results will vary. Not all subscriptions are eligible. Savings are not guaranteed. Paid membership with connected payment account required. It's time for Tales of Terror, only on the Mutual Audio Network. The following audio drama is rated R, and is recommended restricted for anyone under the age of 17. Acast powers the world's best podcast. Here's a show that we recommend. Hello, I'm Jess Milton. For 15 years, I produced the vinyl cafe with the late great Stuart McLean. Every week, more than 2 million people tuned in to hear funny, fictional, feel-good stories about Dave and his family. We're excited to welcome you back to the warm and welcoming world of the vinyl cafe with our new podcast, Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe. Each week, we'll share two hilarious stories by Stuart. And for the first time ever, I'll tell you what it was like behind the scenes. Subscribe for free wherever you get your podcasts. Acast helps creators launch, grow, and monetize their podcasts everywhere. acast.com. We're Alive, a story of survival. Chapter 46, under pressure. Part 3 of 3. [MUSIC PLAYING] [MUSIC PLAYING] [COUGHING] What is that? I felt like I did it. Come over here. Come over here. Well, when you and your ground zero, I think that's the same gas in there now. But it doesn't affect you either? No, I guess not. I don't understand. Where did it come from? The bodies. When they start to break down, several in there are doing the same. No wonder it's been so dangerous to do any tests on them. You get a small dose of it every time you were around a dead body. Oh, new Colonel Kemmett was actually right. Well, does this mean you can figure out what it is now? Since you know you have it. Honestly, I don't know. I've had samples for a while now. Victor and I went over and got some. I may be able to run some of the samples from what's decomposing, but there's something else. What is it? Where the other gas comes from, at ground zero. It wasn't a constant stream. More like bursts, pockets rupturing. The tunnels were Michaels looking? Well, I wonder how deep they could go. You think that's what's at ground zero. More tunnels? They'd have to be much older. And how deep must they be that no one's discovered them before the outbreak? As deep as the fault line? What, like, the gas was already underneath Inglewood? Like, it was here this whole time. How long have these things been here? You make a sound? You're done. I won't. Over here, having the ridge. Got the telescope. Yeah. There was a cabin we spotted in the distance. It was completely dark and absolutely no movement around it. Riley set up her scope at the top of a small berm and looked out over it. We were losing the light fast, but we could see it was empty. Shit. This is it, right? Hold on. There ain't nobody here. That's just what it's supposed to look like. Hm. OK. Sit tight. Hey, he says it's supposed to look like that. Should we get closer? Yeah. I think he might be full of it. Come on. Leave him? Well, he's handcuffed to the chassis. He's not going anywhere. All right. Shit. Stop. Look. Right there. It's a bear trap. There's a few. Careful. Maybe they're all using this place. Still, no cars. There's a long way for someone to walk. Come with me. This way. Right behind you. We took our time moving left towards the small cabin. We were sure not to misstep and give away where we were. But as we got closer, it was very clear there was really no one inside. It's unlocked. It's all clear. There's nobody here. It doesn't look like anyone's been here for a while. The shelves are all stocked, though. Yeah. There's some guns, too. Tada. He's out of the car. Guess who will you step more bare since? I see him. Not caught in one of their traps, huh? Please. I'll be getting it off. You're lucky that one didn't snap right through the bone. Please. Please. How did he get his handcuffs off? I picked it. What do you think? I'm going to cuff him again before I pull him out. Here. Just do it. Please. Please. Please. Get it off. Hey, how did you do? Tell me. I'll leave that thing on. I fell on a piece of metal in the road and kept it. It worked. Now, please. Oh, God. No. No. I think you're wrong. I think it's broken. Good. Won't run away now. Just get it back in the truck so he can grab whatever might be useful inside. Please. It's bleeding really bad. I don't know if I can walk. How long will he take us to get back? He'll be pitch black by then. Too risky for headlights. This fucker got us struck over here. Fine. Help me drag his ass in the cabin. Spend the night. I don't care if it hurts. Just hold still. I should just let you bleed out. But are you sure about the fireplace? What if someone comes? Oh, I have the feeling no one's coming. And no one's been here for a long time, huh? Maybe. Oh, he just wanted to put us in the situation. We had a chance to get away. What else could I do? How long could I go telling you the same thing? You just don't want to believe me. You don't want to hear the truth. And what is that? Bet she's moved on. She's left. And if she is still in LA, then you won't find her. She's crazy enough to think that I might even be helping you. So anywhere I know, she'll avoid. She doesn't trust anyone. Sound familiar? You tried to run from us. Yes, yes I did. You know why? Because you dragged me behind your tuck. You just keep on thinking that what you're doing is any different than her. Oh, that should do it. So, wherever you let us, does some wild goose chase like here? These are all real places we used. Or would have used. I didn't know if she would have actually been here. It was a possibility. He just wasted our time. Look around this place. Take whatever you want. It doesn't have to be for nothing. Lots of good stuff. Just check under that floorboard. Wait. Could be a trap here. You mind? I'll do it then. See? A secret stash. Take it. Take it all. I don't care. There's a bunch of ammo here. Just be careful. I am. Holy shit. What? What is it? A gallon. Fine and rare. 1926. This is like super expensive. Wait. Is it poisoned? Could it be a trick? It's still sealed. Then I'll try it first to show you. It's not. If anything, it'll help with the pain. The boss stowed it here. This was like his getaway place in case something ever happened. Always wanted to try $70,000 whiskey. That's how much? Oh, then it must be good. I don't know. I thought we weren't going to do that anymore. How can you not at least try it after a day like today? All right. I'll get some glasses. Heycast powers the world's best podcast. Here's a show that we recommend. Hello, I'm Jess Milton. For 15 years, I produced the vinyl cafe with the late great Stuart McLean. Every week, more than 2 million people tuned in to hear funny, fictional, feel-good stories about Dave and his family. We're excited to welcome you back to the warm and welcoming world of the vinyl cafe with our new podcast Backstage at the Vinyl Cafe. Each week, we'll share two hilarious stories by Stuart. And for the first time ever, I'll tell you what it was like behind the scenes. Subscribe for free wherever you get your podcasts. Heycast helps creators launch, grow, and monetize their podcasts everywhere. Heycast.com. Top you off. Thank you. Don't mention it. So, for the biodiesel, that's all I need to do? Yep. Not too hard. I wanted to do it, but yeah, that didn't happen. We didn't have the resources to have a full crop of anything. They weren't really long-term planners. Hey Riley, you all right? It tastes okay? Mm-hmm. It's not that. I'm just disappointed, that's all. Hey, we'll find scratch. This doesn't change anything. And, if it's any conciliation, I hope you do. Oh, that's not just the whiskey talking, is it? Oh, God, no. Trust me. None of us liked her either. Hug you one day, cut your throat the next. Literally. That actually happened. I understand your anger towards her. Are you saying that you did nothing either to us? Um, no. Not really. Came close once or twice, but never pulled the trigger. I was more of a behind-the-scenes kind of guy. What time is it? Well, it's about nine. Maybe we should hit the A soon. Gotta find sub to the chain you do. Yeah, I want to get up early and get back so we can call the others. Fuck us so much, I'm him. I forgot about everyone else. Oh, uh, yeah, I'm right. What is it with you? We should get into that right now. Why? Because he's here? No, if something's the matter, just spit it out. No. No, it's not. No. It is something. What is it? This isn't the time. But... Just come on. But, tell me right now. Why are you keeping from me? I... I can't. Is it about back home? What? Did I tell you something? Yes. You had that look on your face when you got back to the Jeep. No, not from here. I don't care. Tell me now. Why does everyone keep things from me? It's just like... No. Please. Don't ask. Just tell me. Tell me now. She's... During childbirth, the baby's okay, but she's... But she's gone. Happened the night before, when we were stuck out this guy's place. I couldn't say the night before, because I didn't want to tell you like this. I tried to call this on the radio, didn't I? I missed it. Wait. Lizzie? The blonde? Tall? Green eyes? How do you know her? We had files on like everyone. You're lying. No, we did. At least from what that Kalani guy told us. Wait, you know about that guy, right? I've read all the journals. He never said anything about her. Oh. He didn't? Uh... You were the furniture store, weren't you? That was you who did that to her. Oh shit. Now, hold on. I didn't actually do anything. She was pregnant. That makes sense. She was sick then. Nothing happened. How do I know that's true? I swear. Riley... Put down the gun. I didn't get a chance to do anything. Did you try to... No, not really. Doesn't matter. She's dead. Riley, stop! Oh, just figures. So typical. Look, you're all crazy. You think you're so different from her, but you're not. Hey, hey, hey, everyone. Calm down. Let's just step back. Oh, right. How does this end well for me, huh? We share a bottle of whiskey, and we're all of a sudden friends. Right. Once you're done with me, you'll just take me to the curb. Why wait? Riley, stop! He's our only lead right now. No, he's got nothing. Put it down. If I had anything left, I wouldn't be caught dead telling it to you anyway. Just keep going. It's a shame. She's going after little pegs. I'm sure she would have had fun with you, too. He's only trying to push you. You make things this way. You were all so stubborn. Just like your friend. Yeah? Riley, put it down. You know what he said? When we were there, with his mangled body, he had enough strength left at him. And you know what Angel said? He said, fuck! Riley. It's not worth discussing now, is it? Give me the gun. You think I'm going to hurt you? Let go. I'm fine. I'm fine. Let go. I'm getting... It's okay. There you go. There you go. [crying] [crying] [crying] [crying] [crying] [crying] 7 p.m. We were setting up the last camera. We had run-ins with one other lone wolf two setups ago, but nothing happened. This last one was... different. All right. Camera's in place. Hurry up. This is the last one. I'm going to run the wires through the window to the other. What the fuck? What? What is it? The building's full of dirt. What? Look at this. They're hiding it all. Smart fuckers. Hold on. I hear something. What is it? As I rounded the corner, I could see another one of those things coming out of a building. The doors were hanging off, and I could see the tunnel entrance inside. This one carried a large sack, filled with what looked like dirt. This is it. We found another one. No way. Position it towards here. It's all. Moving in now. Where do you want it? There's a fence there. Put her on that. Got it. As Saul moved closer, so did I, trying to cover him. But with every step closer to the entrance, I felt like the air was being sucked right out of me. I think Victor was starting to smell it, too. Michael. The air is like ground zero. It's coming out of the entrance. I'm fine. So let me do this. I can get closer. As Saul neared the tunnel, two normal biters covered in dirt came out and walked towards us. They didn't recognize us or show any hostility. I kept my distance as did Saul. We tried not to draw any attention, and then he came out of the tunnel. Randy. I immediately went to raise my rifle, but stopped when one of the normals started to notice me. If I fired, we'd be done in seconds. I wanted to shoot so bad, but couldn't. Saul finished with the camera and started to come towards me. Mike. That one looks like. Stand fast. Shit! At once, Randy moved towards Saul and was behind him in seconds. I moved my rifle up, but was blocked as the two in front of me screamed and lunged. I sent several rounds through them and dropped him to the ground. Victor trained his 50-callet Randy, but couldn't take the shot. Neither could I. Randy was now right behind Saul, grabbing him around his neck, pulling him away from us. He used Saul as a shield as he backed slowly towards the tunnel. Saul struggled, but it was clear that Randy was stronger. I can't get a shot! I can't! We can't let him go! Every step I took closer, I found it harder and harder to breathe. Randy was now almost to the entrance of the hole. He was about to go, but when he looked right at me, bared his teeth and sunk them directly into Saul's neck, pulling him back into the black of the tunnel. Join us again Monday for the next episode of We're Alive. And now a word from our sponsors. Starring Jim Gleason, Nate Geeze, Shirley Jordan, Constance Parn, Otto Stirk, Scott Marvin, Claire Doden, Brett Newton, Elisa Elliot, Tammy Klein, Jane Lehotch, David Pevsner, and I'm Michael Swan. Written and directed by Casey Whalen, produced by Grayson Stone and Casey Whalen, composer Daniel Berkoff Hopkins, series artist Ben Hosek, editors, Grayson Stone, and Casey Whalen. Zinturns, Lauren Kroom, Ray Husky, Voice Cutter, Brent McLean, print editor, Elisa Elliot, line producers, Grayson Stone and Blair Whalen. To find out more and for a full list of cast and crew, please visit our website at www.weeralive.com. 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