The Burning Dead Page #2

Lou, it's Devil's Peak.

I never did like

that touristy name.

It's a lot cooler for a guy

to say he climbed Devil's Peak.

Don't you think?

Well, if you say so.

She'll always be Barbara to me.

You know, lately, she's gotten

to be a lot like you.

Gettin' real ornery.

Huffin' and puffin'

for no apparent reason.

There, there, Barbara.

Don't you listen to him.

He doesn't know

what he's saying.

He doesn't know you

like I know you.

I know that sometimes you just,

uh...

Well, you just wanna take

a little smoke, that's all.

It ain't the smoke

I'm worried about.

What are your readings?

This can't be right.

What?

Ow.

Let me try yours.

Sheriff, he...

Nothing.

We've gotta go, Eve.

- We've gotta go.

- Okay, okay.

Please proceed through the town

by the designated

evacuation routes.

You will be given

further instructions.

Please proceed...

Tisdale, come in.

Go ahead, Sheriff.

I checked in with the Roberts

and they're clearin' out.

Lou's keeping an eye

on the mountain.

I'll be back

to the station soon.

Sounds good.

You can deal with the FEMA

folks and the red tape.

You know, you haven't

signed my boot yet.

Never heard of anybody

signing a boot.

You get a cast on there,

and I'll break out my Sharpie.

I'll write you

a real love letter.

Okay, boss.

You know, maybe you shouldn't play

rodeo clown in your off time.

Maybe.

Remember,

you're in Northern California now, pilgrim.

I need to get me

one of them map things.

Copy that.

Denton out.

Rodeo clown...

Girls, you need to

get out of here.

Really, after all these years,

that's all you have to say?

Yep.

Haven't you heard?

Yes, Dad.

We have at least another week

before it's gonna blow.

Well, then, I guess I got time

for a hug.

Come here, Nikki!

Give your gramps a hug!

Oh, you are just as purty

as ever, doll.

Whoo!

You just haven't changed a bit.

Yeah, right.

I've doubled in height.

Well, I knew you'd grow.

Too bad you weren't

here to see it.

Good to see you, too.

You ready?

We need to leave.

Why don't you and I go in

and have some tea

and leave your mom and, uh,

your friend out here

to talk about us?

You serious?

You said I had a week

before that damn thing blows.

I mean about leaving Ryan and I

out here.

Oh, that?

Yeah, I'm serious.

You know,

you and Mom don't have to be

so nasty to each other.

No...

...I reckon we don't.

Cheers.

Mom did what she thought

was right.

She-she didn't know.

Nikki.

I don't wanna get into it.

I remember coming here.

You always had a pack of gum in

the top shelf of that cabinet...

...which I could never reach.

Well, not for lack of trying.

You used to stack up

everything in the place

just to get at that gum.

You can reach it now.

Go on, have a piece.

Just one?

Nah, it's been too long.

Have as many as you like.

You used to make me sing or do a

trick before you'd give me a piece.

Well?

You still got it.

Place looks the same

as I remember.

Except this.

- You have an iPad?

- I sure do, doll.

I also tumble on Tumblr,

Reddit, and tweet.

Wow.

I guess you can

teach an old dog...

All right, that's it.

I'm gonna get me an app.

I'm gonna teach you

some manners.

You know, I would love

to follow "Old Ben's Friends"

on one condition.

What's that, Tweety Bird?

You follow me and Mom

outta here.

Is that the best offer you got?

Or we can just sit here and talk

until our fiery death

by volcano.

Because I'm not leaving here

without you.

Really?

Really.

What in the name of

Stephen Hawking is she doing?

Hey!

You've got to evacuate!

The safe zone is ten miles out!

Then you better get going.

It's okay.

I know what I'm doing.

I'm a professional photographer

and a blogger.

Yeah, well, I'm a volcanologist.

A what?

I'm telling you, this volcano

is gonna erupt.

He's not kidding.

Right.

Listen, don't worry.

Just a few more shots

and I'm out of here.

Welcome to the Darwin Awards.

And in the

natural selection category

the loser is her.

Can we leave now?

That's all you're bringing?

No...

...personal belongings,

no...

...family photos?

It's all stored right here.

- What about Mom...?

- In the cloud.

Forget it.

Let's go.

Sheriff?

Go ahead, Lou.

Sheriff, I think I spoke

a little too soon.

Our old girl here, she's...

I dunno,

she's developing some

black lung or something.

She's spitting up more smoke

than I've seen...

...ever.

All right.

I'll check in with Dr. Stevens.

Yeah, okay, roger that.

Lou, next time I hear from you,

you better not be

in that damn tower,

or I'm gonna come up there

and drag you out by your ear.

You promise?

I'm serious.

You read me?

Yeah, that's a big 10-4.

How did I get stuck

back here with you?

Just ignore him, Ryan.

It's okay.

He's used to it.

Ignoring people's

what the does best.

Still a wonderful driver, I see.

Sorry about that.

I saw something in the road.

Yeah, or in your head.

I think I saw a squirrel.

...coming shortly from

FEMA representatives.

Please stay tuned.

Easy, easy.

Sheriff?

Sheriff, this is

Ranger Danger here.

I'm getting ready to leave.

Our girl is shake,

rattle, and rollin'.

Out.

What the...?

Sheriff, yeah, we got-

We-we have this naked...

Hold on!

Well, look at that.

Lou!

We are under

mandatory evacuation.

Repeat, we are under

mandatory evacuation.

All residents are required to

reach the designated safe zone.

...outside of town

as soon as possible.

Hey!

Lou?

Lou!

Mom, reverse!

Reverse!

Sh*t!

Go, go, go.

Everybody out!

We'll hoof it from here!

I know a safe way down.

Oh, my...!

Oh, my...

Oh, my God.

Can you hold on a second?

Just please hold on a second.

Sheriff, go ahead.

Ranger McGee was in the tower

when it blew.

He didn't make it.

Jesus, Lou?

What's goin' on down there?

It's a madhouse.

You seen Mindy Roberts

or her family?

Nope, not yet.

What about Dr. Stevens

and his assistant?

Nothing.

Are you on your way back yet?

Negative.

Not until I know everyone's safe.

They may be somewhere

around here already.

There's no sense in going

on a wild goose chase.

You just continue with the evac

and mind the old folks.

Make sure they get on the buses.

Yes, sir.

I'm on it.

You just get back here soon.

Denton out.

Sh*t.

FEMA is ordering all residents

out of town

as soon as possible.

All residents need to be at

least ten miles outside of town.

Contact your local

law enforcement offices

for more information.

This evacuation

is now mandatory.

Repeat, this evacuation

is now mandatory.

Mother fracture!

- We gotta get out of here.

- What?!

We gotta get out of the car now!

You sure you know

where you're going?

I know this mountain

better than I know myself.

At least there's no sign

of lava.

I can say one thing.

You were always good at keeping up.

Careful.

I might interpret that

as a compliment.

I might have meant it as one.

I said I might.

Yeah.

Tisdale, come in.

Sheriff, go ahead.

You get any word from

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