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Hey, this is Annie and Samantha.And welcome to Stuff Mom Never Told You, a production by Heart Radio. And welcome once again to Sminty Fiction, which is something we do once a month.It is something that has a bit more sound effects.
If that's not your thing, I totally get it.But Christina makes it amazing.Something that I wrote for National Novel Writing Month in, I believe, 2011.
Slightly edited on my part, but I kind of wanted it to stay as it was and think about, like, what was going through my head at the time. This is the final chapter of part two of Terminus.It is a trilogy.
Part two is called Big Things Start Small, but I thought it was gonna be too confusing, so I just called it Terminus Part Two.We'll go into part three after this.That one is much shorter.But yeah, I'm really, really excited for this one.
A quick content warning.Disease, descriptions of violence, gun violence, death, and harm to animals. Yeah, it's an intense chapter.
So for a quick, for a quick breakdown before we get into it, this last chapter, there is this disease that is called HSV-5 and it's really taken out the human population to the point like people are thinking they're going to be extinct.
And it's made having children incredibly difficult. In all of the chaos of this, the government in the US rose up alongside this religious organization called ARM and they took control of every aspect of reproduction
And so, our protagonist, Tilda, has escaped with her child, Madison, who she conceived illegally.She is on the run with Madison from the enforcers of the government.She has been for seven years.
She's dealing with all of these feelings of inadequacy, and if she did the right thing, um, and just trying to fight for them to survive.
She does eventually encounter someone who leads her to a resistance who is trying to find a vaccine that they claim exists, but the resistance ends up not being what she thinks they are, and they betray her.
But through this, they do, Tilda does learn that there was a vaccine, but Arm, who created the virus that caused all of this as some sort of punishment, destroyed all the vaccine except for two.
Tilda decides it's worth the risk to go to Washington, D.C.and confront Arm to get her son the vaccine.He does get it because it turns out the leaders of Arm are his grandparents, that Tilda did not know that.And there's a violent confrontation.
Both of the leaders of ARM are injured.Tilda broadcasts over the system what they did and then escapes and then they've been on the run ever since.It's been a brutal winter.There's been people chasing them.
They had a very violent encounter with a, I guess, a roving, what would that be called? A group of people trying to survive, but they're very violent in their methods.
And now she's found, they found another group who seems to be a bit more green behind the ears, as they'll say.They're still kind of like upbeat that maybe something could happen.
There was a broadcast message from Tilda's mom that implies that there are new vaccines being made.Madison wants to go back to D.C.and meet Tilda's parents and help with this vaccine.Tilda does not trust them.So, that's where they are.
What are they gonna do next?Let us see.Let's get into the fiction.
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Shock leaked onto Tilda's face and the barrel of the gun lowered in her surprise, but she jerked it back up when the man took the tiniest of steps closer.You are?Tilda and Madison Knowen, the man marveled.I can't believe it.
There was murmuring from upstairs.Tilda stared at him, confused, not knowing what to do. How do you know who we are?She forced out, almost not recognizing her gravelly voice.
He snorted, once again glancing upstairs and then back to Madison and then back to Tilda's face.Everyone knows who you are. You're the broadcast where you told everyone about the vaccine.The one today, you're..." He shook his head.
You have no idea, do you?Tilda waited for him to explain.No.How could you?The man answered himself. Look, we have no intention of hurting you.We're a group of four, my wife and her sister and her husband, on our way to D.C.
We're just stopping here for the night.You have my word.We mean you or your son no harm. I've heard that before," Tilda told him, unmoved.The man nodded.I'm sure you have, he agreed sympathetically.You have the gun.
We have some provisions, stuff to build a fire.He gestured toward the stone fireplace.Let's sit and talk.I don't know how else to make you trust us. He looked once again upstairs as if for help.Tilda stood paralyzed with indecision.
Something in her did trust this man or about as much as she could of a stranger.She didn't get the sense he was trying to cause her or her son harm.Keep your distance, she commanded.All of you.She half lowered her gun.
He nodded, waving down the people upstairs.Tilda heard their cautious footsteps a moment later.I'll just get started making the fire, alright? Tilda realized he was asking her permission.
She nodded, and he knelt in front of the fireplace, doing his best, Tilda could tell, not to look back at her.He pulled some wood from a metal crate on the side that Tilda had noticed earlier, or perhaps they'd put their own wood there.
Two women and another man appeared, all similarly dressed, with hiking backpacks that had sleeping bags and pots and pans strapped to the front.They glanced back at Tilda nervously, crowding around their friend and helping him with the fire.
The candles in the cellar burnt out just as the orange-yellow light of a fire flared to life, and the crackling burning of wood filled the room.Scout had settled in the far corner.
The group of four settled warily around the fire, eyeing Tilda, who shouldered her rifle in favor of her smaller handgun."'Any wine down there?'the second man asked in a would-be jovial voice. Tilda nodded.
Hundreds of bottles, she answered, sitting cross-legged on a rug a small distance away.Madison took a seat slightly behind her.The heat from the fire washed over them and Tilda almost sighed with the warmth of it.
The group took in the handgun clasped loosely in her hands.The first man cleared his throat and clapped his hands together.Tilda tightened her grip on the gun at the sound and he tensed. So introductions, he said, his voice high.I'm Fred.
This is my wife, Tara.He pointed to a kind eyed woman with crow's feet and graying hair.Her sister, Hannah, a slim redheaded woman, waved awkwardly.And her husband, Jason, a broad shouldered man with a square jaw.He gave her a nod and a smile.
We were thinking of cooking up some baked beans and some canned salmon.A regular feast, he laughed humorously, but still jovial.And we'd be happy to share with you.We can also boil some water for coffee.
And we have some chocolate squares for dessert.Tilda's mouth watered.Then we can talk.Sound good? Tilda nodded, belatedly realizing she'd never introduced themselves, but it appeared that the group knew who they were anyway.
Tilda watched awkwardly as they set to work making dinner, talking quietly amongst themselves, pulling out canned goods, pots, plates, pans, silverware.The benefits of having a group, all equipped with hiking backpacks.
Tilda felt like she should offer to help, but also felt it would have been too awkward. Several cans of beans went into a pot.Fred held it over the fire with a gloved hand.
The contents of a bottle of water went into another pot and a few tins of salmon were dumped into a saucepan, the smell filling the air, both in the fire as well.In a few minutes, the meal was done and divided equally on tin plates. You're lucky.
Tara smiled, passing a plate first to Madison and then to her, Tilda tensing painfully.We happen to have two extra plates and two extra sets of silverware.Madison smiled.Thank you. You're welcome, young man," Tara said warmly.
Two mugs of coffee were also passed their way.Tilda balanced the gun on her thigh, the plate on the other, her eyes darting around from person to person.
For a couple of moments, they ate silently, savoring the warm, salty food and the coffee, which warmed Tilda's aggravated throat.Jason was the first to breach the silence, addressing Tilda.
I couldn't help but notice your face is quite swollen," he pointed with his fork, and your throat is bruised.Are you injured elsewhere?For some reason, Tilda flushed at the attention, struggling with a mouthful of beans.She shook her head.
What happened?Hannah asked, her wide eyes surveying the damage.
Tilda shrugged but then scolded herself, telling herself that these people were sharing limited rations with her and her son when they absolutely did not have to, in a world of rapidly dwindling rations.Her eyes slid to Fred.I told you.
I've heard before that someone meant us no harm.He was a liar. Now he's dead, an unbidden voice added in the back of her mind.She hunched her shoulders, imagining that they could see her for the killer that she was.
She felt Madison tense beside her as well.Fred whistled.You weren't kidding.Tilda could tell that they wanted to probe, but refrained.She appreciated it.Thank you for the food.She offered gruffly, her throat twinging. Whew, that sounds painful.
Tara sympathized.You're welcome, Fred picked up, shooting his wife an exasperated but fond look.He switched gears.We're on our way to DC to see about this vaccine and the provisional government.There's just not much left out here.
Tilda could tell he wanted her to elaborate on her plans, but she didn't.You were there, Jason asked, in DC. Tilda relented, nodding, figuring that they knew the answer to that already.Why?Tilda turned to look at Madison against her will.
He stared back at her, his eyes open books in the dancing orange light of the fire.I was looking for a vaccine.How do you know that arm had one?Tilda looked back at Hannah.It felt so far away, all of it. It's a long story, she admitted ruefully.
I didn't know they had one.And they didn't originally, but the resistance discovered there was a secret supply and ARM destroyed them, all but two of them.Tilda took a bite of Salmon subconsciously.How'd you know, though?
I was there, Tilda said quietly and shook her head as if to clear cobwebs.How'd you know who I was?She directed at Fred.Your picture has been posted everywhere for years, for starters.Priority number one, he informed her.
Tilda had suspected this, but hadn't known for sure her picture was posted.You're younger in the photo, obviously, but still recognizable, he allowed. Tilda averted her gaze, embarrassed.
And the broadcast you sent... He paused, his eyes drifting to Madison.I don't think you realize everyone knows who you are.His eyes landed back on Tilda.You're sort of a hero.He said this without any guile.Tilda blinked.
Jason chuckled at the look on her face and she shook her head, not believing.You are. Fred reiterated, that broadcast, it gave us hope.You stood up to Arm.You gave the human race a second chance.No, I didn't.Tilda disagreed, taking a sip of coffee.
I was just, I was just doing what I thought was best for my son.Fred granted her this with a bow of his head.And in doing so, you gave us hope. Seriously, you're like worshipped in some circles."Jason added a smile on his voice.
Tilda shook her head, sure they were playing with her.What happened that led up to the broadcast, if you don't mind me asking? Tilda scraped up the last of her beans, giving them the abridged version, leaving out the truth of Madison's parentage.
They all listened attentively, sipping out their coffee, all the plates cleaned.Madison sipped his coffee too, making a face after every swallow at the bitter taste.
Jason cleared the plates, wiping them down with paper towels and tossing them into the fire.Fred passed out squares of chocolate. That's amazing," Tara murmured.
I can't believe you've been on the run since such a young age, managing to avoid the enforcers and to break into ARM headquarters and escape.Her hands went to her heart.It's rough out there, Jason added.
I can't believe you've managed to make it all these years and with a kid, no less.We've only been on the road a week or so and we've Well, it's been an eye-opener.We thought we were prepared, but we've struggled.
That explained why they were so willing to share their rations.A couple more weeks on the road and they would not be so willing, Tilda thought, as she guiltily nibbled at the corner of her chocolate square.
She thought about offering them tips, but decided against it.There was nothing she could offer them that wasn't common sense, like with most things.It just came with experience. So she shrugged.You do what you have to.The gun felt heavy in her lap.
Fred laced his fingers together, leaning forward.If you don't mind me asking, where are you heading?Tilda did mind him asking.She answered the question he was really asking.We're not going to DC.You're not?Hannah repeated, surprised.
But after the broadcast from your mother today, she trailed off looking at Tara.Tilda just shook her head once again, looking at Madison.It's not safe there. It's not safe out here," Fred responded, waving a hand at her face.
For some reason, Tilda suddenly felt like bursting into tears and exclaiming, it's not safe anywhere in an overly dramatic fashion.But she didn't.We've run in with the resistance before.They didn't give me much in the way of trusting them.
If something convinces me that's changed, then maybe I'll change my mind.She justified her decision quietly, not as satisfying as her melodramatic breakdown would have been. I'm sure you're aware.Fred began slowly.People are looking for you.
Other sex of people. Tilda almost laughed.When were people not looking for them?Tara seemed to share her thoughts.Honey, they've managed to not get caught for eight years.There are more people looking for them now, Fred argued.
Now that couldn't be true, could it?That her broadcast had a bigger impact than the old priority number one messages?I just The man broke off, rubbing a hand over his beanied head.I just don't want anything to happen to you or your son.
You could travel with us.You'd be safer in a group.He stopped at Tilda's immediate shake of her head.Fred, she knows living in this new wild world better than we do.Tara reminded him gently.There was an uncomfortable silence.
Tara turned her gaze to Madison.Did you enjoy the chocolate?Madison nodded shyly.Been a long time since I've seen someone so small.Jason said, good naturedly.I wish I was taller to reach things better.Madison said, adorably, and tilled his opinion.
Don't worry, little man.Big things start small. They all turned to stare into the fire, each lost in their own loud thoughts.We should get some sleep, Fred said, defeated.Tilda clutched at the gun again, reflexively.
The look he gave her was one brimming with pity, and Tilda felt an answering swell of annoyance.Pots, pans, plates, silverware were placed.Sleeping bags rolled out around the fire.
Keeping an eye on everyone, Tilda fished out their own sleeping bags, bright neon-colored things, and unrolled them. I hope at the very least we've won your trust, at least that we mean you no harm.
Tilda held Fred's gaze for a moment, confessing, it's just hard for me, for us.We've not met too many people we can trust.I've kind of forgotten how I think.Fred curtly nodded at her omission, appreciating her honesty.
I understand, but you can sleep soundly. He turned over, his back facing her, as if to prove he trusted her.Tilda slipped off her rifle and laid it behind her, and then placed her handgun next to it.
She laid awake as the fire died down, holding Madison close.Sure, everyone was lying awake as well.
All that talk of trust was easy, but falling asleep in a room with strangers, letting yourself be your most vulnerable, did not come easy, especially not in this new world of limited almost everything.
One by one, their breathing evened out, exhausted with the long days of walking with packs and little food and water.Tilda was the last to drift off, her frayed mind holding on as long as it could before she slipped into an uneasy sleep.
She jolted awake, gasping, her eyes immediately seeking out Madison.He was curled up in a ball next to her, his hands folded underneath his cheek, his breathing soft and even. Tilda's heart hammered in her chest.
She placed a hand over it, willing it to slow.She surveyed the others, all apparently still asleep.Even Scout's eyes were still closed in the corner.Her throat was painfully dry.
She retrieved a bottle of water and took a few careful swigs, wincing, allowing her guard down now that no one was watching. It was twilight before sunrise.Tilda laid back gingerly, feverish and hot and cold at the same time.
Her skin prickled with cold sweat.Madison turned into her, drawing his knees further up his chest.Tilda was unable to fall back asleep.She watched the line of light rise slowly on the far wall.
The sounds of people waking came simultaneously with the light. Tilda sat up, running a hand through her hair as the others rose, stretching and sipping at water.Madison's eyelids fluttered into waking, his eyes locked with Tilda's.
The others set about preparing a cold breakfast of canned fruit and beef jerky and water.The smoke from a fire would be too obvious during the day.
Tilda and Madison rolled up their sleeping bags and placed them in Tilda's pack and then joined them, enjoying mushy bits of pineapple and mangoes, salted dried meats. I guess we'll part ways today, Fred said, clearly not happy about it.
Unless you've changed your mind about heading to D.C.?Tilda shook her head.Figured, but I had to try, he told her ruefully.Anything we should look out for?A wraith-like image of Jake and Ellis formed in her mind's eye.
Yeah, she ventured carefully, knowing they'd piece together what happened to her face when she told them, so she opted for honesty.The guys who gave me this, she pointed at her face, were part of a group looking for members.
We weren't inclined to join.They didn't like that.Their camp is somewhere near Lafayette, on 636.I'd steer clear of that area if I was you.Fred nodded. Thanks for the tip.Anything else?Tilda thought but came up with nothing.Nothing I can think of.
Except avoid the woods.All snow and no shelter or food.Another nod.The atmosphere was oddly solemn as they packed up.They sheltered their packs, avoiding each other's gazes. Ready, they stood near the door, awkwardly.Tara broke the silence.
Madison, it was an honor to meet you.Such a polite young man.And Tilda, she turned to Tilda, giving her a warm smile.Such a strong young woman.You should be proud of what you've done for him. Tilda nodded gratefully, unsure of what to say.
Jason added, look us up, you know, if you're ever in D.C.Fred nodded in agreement and Hannah echoed Tilda's mother's words.Be safe out there.You too, Tilda said tightly.A round of stilted nods and the group of four left, Madison and Tilda watching.
Tilda waited until they were out of sight before checking on Scout, letting her drink some water from her cupped hands and then feeding her a few pellets.
Within minutes, they were back on the road, trekking down the steep hill and taking a right at the end of it.Tilda could just make out the silhouettes of their recent camping partners in the other direction.
She hoisted her rifle further up her shoulder subconsciously. They were nice."Tilda almost laughed aloud at the domesticity and banality of the comment.
For several hours, they continued with little affair down 603, the river snaking along next to them, much quieter today, whispering over sand and rocks.
Tilda found herself wondering about the group they'd encountered, hoping that they'd make it safely to D.C., that maybe they would meet again someday. The sun was directly overhead when Tilda heard it.
A dull rumbling that she at first mistook for thunder, but it was too continuous.She'd heard something like it before, she just couldn't place it.There was a loud crack, a whizzing.
Scout screamed, dropping heavily to her knees, trying feebly to right herself.Dark red blood was cascading down the horse's flank.She'd been shot. Madison shouted in horror.
Tilda extracted herself with some effort from the horse's back, just barely managing to avoid the horse's flailing legs.She grabbed Madison, pulling him to his feet.On the road, barreling towards them, was a tank.
Tilda looked back at Scout, her heart swelling with guilt, and then jerked her eyes away, running toward the tree line.Out of the corner of her eye, she saw something fast approaching.The butt of a gun, presumably the one that had killed Scout.
Something heavy rammed into her side, winding her and knocking her from her feet. She lost her grip on Madison's hand.She blinked away red spots, reaching for her gun, but a black boot stomped on her wrist.
She screamed and then instinctively kicked up.The man gasped in pain.Tilda cradled her hand to her chest, reaching again for her gun, the tank growing larger and larger as it closed in. Strong hands clamped around her arms and yanked her to her feet.
She looked into eyes filled with rage, the color of steel.A man in army fatigues, bulky with muscle.Another man appeared from behind him, grabbing Madison, who fought wildly.
Panicked, Tilda kicked out again, but got little reaction other than frustration.A fist collided with her face.Tilda heard something crack, a spray of blood spewing past her lips.
She almost blacked out, but her worry for Madison kept her tethered to the here and now, as awful as the here and now may be.Madison was crying.The tank rolled to a stop. be found them.Tilda was able to make out through a haze of pain.
Tilda's rifle had been picked up by the man holding Madison, but her handgun was still in the waistband of her jeans.With what little mobility she had, she slowly reached behind her, unable to make sense of the conversation going on around her.
She closed her hand around the grip, slid it free.She felt as though time had slowed.She swung it around, aimed the barrel at the man's guts, and pulled the trigger.She was released violently.
Loud shouting pounded against her eardrums, eardrums that were still ringing from the gunshot. Another fist in her stomach, smashing into her side, into her face.
She stumbled back with each hit, scratching, hitting, kicking at her assailant until she was shoved, tipping backwards over the edge, falling.
A swirl of color smeared as she rolled down the steep hill on the side of the road, each impact knocking the breath from her.
Further and further away from Madison, she fell until she smashed face first into a pile of mildewed leaves at the bottom, the smell filling her nose. She fought to hang on to consciousness, the world blinking in and out.
The sound of the tank grew further and further away.Madison was gone.That was her last thought before unconsciousness finally claimed her.She'd lost Madison.She lays still, unable to move as her world crumbled into darkness.
Who would she be when she woke up?If she ever did, what would she be? without Madison.
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This is Dr. Laurie Santos from the Happiness Lab.Many people have questions about how to improve levels of happiness.And there are a lot of different ways.Happiness is unique to each individual.
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And that brings us to the end of part two of Terminus.Yeah, it's a cliffhanger.
And I had a this was something that if you've ever done something similar to National Novel Writing Month, a lot of times you're just writing whatever comes to mind and like what? if I can get the words on the page.
This was not the ending I was planning, but I thought it was interesting when I wrote it in terms of now she, Tilda, has lost Madison.
And what does she do?What does she do now?Who is she now?And that question of identity, when you are so used to defining it in one way, what does that look like?And what is she going to do now?
And especially like looking back at their sort of, probably over the top, but prophetic dreams that they were both having.Well, we'll see.Because yes, part three will come soon.And that one is a much quicker, like, punch in the gut.
In a best, in the best way.I hope. I hope.Well, tune in to find out.In the meantime, as always, I love hearing from people about this.Thanks to Christina who continually makes these happen.
If you have any suggestions for anything we can do in this realm, we would love to hear from you.You can email us at stephaniamomstuff at iheartmedia.com.
You can find us on Twitter at MomStuffPodcast or on Instagram and TikTok at Stuff Mom Never Told You.We're also on YouTube.We have a TeePublic store and we have a book you can get wherever you get your books.
Thanks as always to, yes, our super producer, Christina, executive producer, Maya, and our contributor, Joey.Thank you.And thanks to you for listening.Stuff I Never Told You is a production of iHeartRadio.
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One in three women and one in four men experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, and nearly half of survivors delay leaving because they can't bring their pets with them.
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