Chapter 64 - 142 - Dave (1/2)

”Do we take the freezers too?” Mark said.

”Not for now, we already have several at the bas.e.m.e.nt. If we got more solar panels I'll reconsider. More electronics at home might make the panels give out.” I said.

We placed everything in the truck and it was more than half-full. I gave one more glance at the store and then I placed my hand under the counter.

”HAHAHAHA!!! I KNEW IT!!!” I exclaimed.

”Shh! You're too loud Sky!” Kaley said.

”What the f.u.c.k! You found another one?!” Jared exclaimed.

”Hah! I have the nose of a hound! Still a shotgun though, I hope for something like a pistol but this thing is perfect for defense in a store like this.” I said.

”I hope we find a few more in other stores.” Mark said.

”Gonna be hard though. It's lucky we found this thing here. If it was me, I would've taken this when I left this place!” I exclaimed.

I found a pump-shotgun beneath the counters and I remember that it's called a Maverick 88. It has a 5 round tube magazine though there are no extra ammunition box left. I placed it behind the passenger seat and we left the place.

”Where do we go next?” my uncle said.

”Hmm? Go there. We will need the stuff there for everyone in the compound.” I pointed to a laundry shop that still has the roll-up down.

We cleared the area of the close zombies first and then we raised the roll-up and the glass door of the laundry shop welcomed us.

”What are we gonna get here?” Tatiana said.

”You know, a few washing machines to help with the clothes. I only have 2 of this back home. Bringing a few more at home could help the people with the laundry. We go home with blood in our clothes and they really do a good job of removing it, this is the least we could do.” I said.

”You're really kind.” Tatiana said.

”Well thanks, I try.” I replied.

We opened the door as the rest guarded the truck. We placed 5 more washing machines on the truck and several sacks of powdered detergents and bottles of bleach and fabric conditioners. We closed the roll up though we never locked it. We kept the padlocks and we went home. I made a mental note of other places to take from when we get back.

”That was faster than expected.” Jared said.

”Yeah, that backroom was a lucky find. People would just tend to get what's in front of them first when they are in a panic. They would never bother checking the other doors.” I said.

”We had a few runners but none of those sprinters.” Tatiana said.

”Yeah, I hope they are rare as finding diamonds on the lower levels.” I said.

”What?” she was confused.

”Oh, it's a gaming reference.” I said.

Kaley once again facepalmed and the look she gave me says, 'of course it was!'

I just smiled with Jared since he knows what I'm talking about.

We reached the fences and the guys working there were surprised because we were outside for a little less than two hours.

”Good haul kid?” Oscar said.

”Yeah, more food and water. I brought a couple of washing machines too.” I said.

The guys unloaded the truck while the housewives' eyes lit up when they saw the expensive washing machines being unloaded. Rin was busy tallying everything once more.

”Is that from across the street?” my aunt said.

”Yeah, you're saving up to buy one, right? Consider this a birthday present! It's in a few weeks, right?” I said.

”You little... Thanks!” she said while smiling.

It took a bit to unload the trucks so I refilled the ammunition that they used. It's only a few 5.56s and a few slugs.

”Ready for another run?” I said to them.

Everyone seems to be excited from the haul earlier and they are eager to get more again.

We took the truck for another spin and I decided where to go next. We aimed for the closest ones first where we could get the most yield. We drove past from the ones that already looked barren from anything. We then stopped to a small bakery at the left of the elementary school.