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for a long time, and I know all kinds of different tricks and tactics. How do you think I’ve managed to survive this long out here?”
    “ I’m sorry. I’m just not cut out for this apocalyptic, military stuff like you. I’m not gonna pretend to be something I’m not. I’m scared, Nick— really , really scared. Still, that doesn’t mean I won’t try and give it 100 percent.”
    “ That’s all we’re asking for,” Nick said, smiling at her as he steered carefully, creeping along at a snail’s pace.
    “ Maybe I’m better off behind the lines, ya know? I’m willing to help, but I’m not a frontlines kind of gal. I’m no Rambo.”
    Jackie chuckled. “I think he figured that out the second you wouldn’t pick up a gun.”
    Claire glanced over her shoulder from the front seat. “Hey! I’ve learned how to shoot.”
    “ I, for one, am glad Claire doesn’t look like Rambo,” Nick said, smiling at her, “but she’s come a long way in just the short time we’ve known each other.” He patted her hand and smiled at her. “I’m proud of you, Claire, and I know you’re doing your best.”
    “ Thanks, Nick.” She shot him a flirty grin.
    I knew not everyone was meant to go out and fight for the cause, and I was sure Claire wasn’t. Still, like she said, there were other things she could do behind the scenes. The more I pondered, the more I realized I shouldn’t label the girl; I hated when my brother did that to me. I was sure Nick would have loved to keep me behind the scenes, but whether he liked it or not, I’d be out there fighting zombies right by his side.
    Claire, on the other hand, wasn’t exactly cut out for hand-to-decayed-hand combat. She was a model, with long legs that I often caught Nick staring hungrily at. Her long red hair flowed down her back in a cascade of curls, and her blue eyes were stunning. She was beautiful, perfect, and girly, and it was easy to see why my brother was attracted to her, but I was sure she wasn’t right for him. It wasn’t that I didn’t like Claire, but all her whining tended to get on my nerves, and I was surprised it didn’t bother Nick. I suppose he just wanted to protect her from all the ugliness in this world.
    The major roads were totally flooded, so we had to find a safe harbor to wait out the storm until the roads were passable again. When we turned a corner, I saw a huge, three-story, red brick building. Squinting, I could make out a sign in front, indicating that we’d arrived at Sunny Hills Nursing Home. “Hey, Nick!” I pointed. “How about there? There’d be plenty of room for everyone.”
    “ Absolutely not,” Claire said. “Think about all the undead we’d have to fight to take control of the facility.”
    Jackie nuzzled into my shoulder as I held her. “Claire’s right. I don’t want to fight zombies until we absolutely have to.”
    I shook my head. “Who said anything about fighting zombies? The place is all boarded up.”
    Jackie wiped the fog off the window. “He’s right! Every single window. Maybe some other survivors are here,” she said. “Maybe they can help.”
    “ If they’re not hostile,” Nick said.
    “ We won’t know unless we take the risk,” Jackie said. “So what do you think?”
    Nick slowed down and pulled into the driveway, a frown of concentration perched between his brows. “Not a bad idea, but we’ll have to check it out first. Better safe than sorry.”
    Jackie stared at the building. “I’m sure if there are any survivors holed up in there, they’ll let us stay for a night. Surely they’ll understand our predicament, and there’s gotta be plenty of room.”
    “ Fine. I guess it works for me,” Claire said. “If the place’s boarded up, I’m sure there are no zombies.”
    Nick opened the car door, allowing a flurry of wind and rain to rush in. “Stay put for a minute, guys. I’m just gonna run back and tell the other drivers what we’re doing.”
    “ I’m coming with ya,” I