The Silence After

- It came. Silent, in the dead of night,

a shadow of sickness, a harbinger of death.

With its origins unknown. It started with a

few, then swept the world, poisoning towns and

cities, infecting society, snuffing out life like a dwindling candle.

(Zombie screams)

- The flu of a century to last the ages.

Government scrambled to get ahead of it, but by leaps and bounds failed.

This tiny island was no different,

Battling with mask mandates and curfews, the population pushing back against

lock downs, our government then turning to a corporation for help.

Building 6.

-They took samples upon samples, running scores to hundreds of tests,

searching for a solution, a glimmer of light in this realm of darkness.

And they found it, mass produced it, and set it for distribution.

This miracle, too good to be true.

We don't know if it was the virus or their experiment.

We thought we knew hell, but we were so wrong.

For civilization plunged to chaos with savagery, forcing us to fight ugly

with ugly. Mind and reality splitting.

The only thing keeping us alive is fear.

Men, I feel like there should be more protests in Barbados.

'Cause I can really get used to this early leave from school.

Sir, you have one of the poorest attendances

in our class. Probably the whole school.

It shouldn't matter to you.

All the time so, Burke?

Man can't catch a break, boy.

Problem is, you catch too many.

You find a joke, Jack-Jack?

You. We all know what you're going to go home and do.

Guys, wait for me, you're going too fast.

- ... As multiple deaths are being reported

and several injuries have been sustained by protesters and police alike,

the government has issued a statement warning

citizens to disperse with immediate effect.

Anyone seen in or around this area of activity will be arrested. As this event

What if it gets worse?

- What do you mean by worse, Ebony? - What if the protests get more violent and

people start causing real damage?

Um, bajans don't take anything seriously.

Look man, people are going to get tired and I'm sure

by tonight all of this is going to blow over, right?

You like too much playing.

Something happened up ahead?

- Just getting a focus, and we're live in 3, 2, 1.

Good afternoon viewers.

I'm in Six Men, Saint Peter, where three bodies have been discovered.

Police are still investigating but have no leads or suspects as yet.

Reporting for BW6, I'm Nicole Wyden.

This is the Barbados Defense.

Force. By order of the Government of Barbados, a

national curfew is now in effect. All gatherings are prohibited.

Ma'am, what happened here?

You are expected to disperse immediately and return to your homes.

This is for your safety and the safety of

the public. Failure to comply will result in

enforcement action. Once again, the curfew is now in effect.

Return to your homes immediately.

Attention citizens,

remain calm and follow all instructions.

- Security personnel will assist you shortly.

What the hell is happening?

Jesus Christ!

Everyone move!

Get back!

- Fall back and redirect civilians!

If you're hearing this, run! Get off the streets!

I made it!

Miss I'm only 10 minutes away.

I was, but the traffic was crazy.

Oh yeah. I couldn't get through town either.

What's really happening though? These anti vaxxers going mad?

But Kelly, this vaccine was made in a week, though. No testing, no nothing.

- And you expect us to trust that? - Yeah.

We're not Guinea pigs. I don't trust it. So I understand how they feel.

But the doctors and the scientists are the experts.

They know what they're doing. Plus, the government approved it.

I don't think the government would actually

approve anything that would harm the public.

I don't care. I ain't taking it.

Okay, but I'm taking it because I'm looking out for my health.

Darling, your body, your choice, okay?

Anyways.

You cooked for me?

You know, I'll take it for Deadrie and Emmie.

Um, Kelly? Why are you so emotionally invested in these people.

Deadrie is eight months pregnant.

I know that's why I'm here,

but you know I don't get paid enough to go looking for them at that time of night.

Okay, but last two visits during the day they weren't there but their stuff was,

which means that they go out during the day and then come by and sleep there at night.

I don't understand why the government doesn't do something to help.

Like she's out in the streets in that condition.

I wish I could do something,

buy them a house.

Or they can go live with you.

I'm joking, Kelly.

Anyhow, I brought this.

Just in case... Bryan

I told you the police are going to be there.

And here comes John Legend.

Hello?

Hey, babe.

You good?

I'm fine.

Okay. Um, where are you?

I'm here in Speightstown with Bryan.

Oh. Okay, okay, good.

OK, good, good. Good.

No, it's just good that - it's just good that you're not anywhere in Bridgetown near

that madness, you know, I'm just calling to see if you're safe.

- Oh, no, I'm far from that area.

But enough about me, how are you? You getting through with the song?

Yeah, I'm-I'm working on it right now, actually. Yeah, yeah.

Okay, take all the time you need. If you need me to bring home anything,

I'll do that after my assignment.

You still there?

Babe, I

I appreciate you supporting me and my passion and... But...

You already gave me so much and I can't ask you to give me any more.

But babe, it's never a problem.

I love you and I believe in you.

Okay, love you.

I'll see you later.

Don't start.

Dee!

What are you doing?

- Careful. - Oh gosh.

- You good? - Yeah.

Look, look, look at what I got.

Oh God, cake?

Who did you get it from?

A woman down the road gave it to me.

- Aren't you hungry? - Nah, I'm good.

You're eating for two.

Get through.

All right, I'll leave it until later then.

All right.

Look!

Turn off that radio, man!

That music's loud and annoying and stopping me from sleeping.

Turn it off and come and lay down.

Alright, alright, alright.

You take it easy.

You go ahead and sleep, man.

I ain't ready to sleep yet.

What was that?

Is that someone there laying down?

Emmie?

Wait there.

This man is a madman.

Oh god, Miss?

Dee!

(Emmie screams)

What's going on here? Emmie?

- So, where's the police? - They were supposed to be here.

And it's cold too.

Here, take this.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

(Zombie Groans)

Hey, babe, what's wrong?

Yeah, um, I can't explain now, but I'll call you back when I'm on my

way back home.

Yes, I'm a Silver Sands, but I really have to go.

Hurry Up!

Love you.

- Uncalled for. - So?

All right, let's go take a look around.

Hopefully the police show up soon.

I'll go to the last place I saw them and you can look for them over there.

Me? I'm not going there by myself.

Bryan, I told you, these are good people.

If you see them, just tell them that you're with me.

Oh my god. Oh shit.

(Deadrie Screams)

- Hello? - Police.

Oh.

- Hi, goodnight. I'm Officer Clark. - Bryan.

All right.

Hi, good night. I'm Officer Clark.

So what's the situation?

Well, we're here to check on a homeless couple.

The female, mid-30s is 8 months pregnant and as you can see

this is not the optimal environment for a soon to be mother.

OK. All right, let's go.

Right this way.

Deadrie? Emmie?

- What? They're in season. - Come on.

Emmie?

We were looking for you and Deirdre.

I brought food, and my colleague, he's here to check on Deadrie.

You and your associate go find the female. I'll talk to the male.

Emmie you good?