IC-OMAHA-Science Is Golden(Chester/his students/Megan/CDC)

The survivors from the T-Bone flee for the safety of Warren Air Force Base, while a lone woman struggles against all odds to stay alive in a very dangerous place. A small group of survivors races across Nebraska in a pickup truck. The helicopter group arrives in Omaha in a last ditch effort to save the world, but time is running out. Z-Day seems to last forever, but it will come to an end. The sun is getting lower, and night is coming...

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"It can't hurt to close these doors...Ok, I'm heading back to the lab. Go wait up on the roof for now. We'll still be in touch via the walkie-talkies."

Chester opens the door back into the hallway and walks back to the lab.
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In the north stairwell-
Michiko and Elijah went up to the roof, while Chester Johnson returned to the hall.
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In the north hall, second floor-
As Chester entered the lab, he caught sight of Megan Petrovich leading a crowd of teachers and students into the intersection to the south, coming from the classrooms down the west hall.

In the special projects lab-
"I've seen no evidence to indicate any intelligence, collective or otherwise," said Dr. Somerville. "The dead operate on a purely instinctual level, animalistic almost. They get in each other's way a lot, which they would not do with a hive mind."

"And we do need that generator fixed," said Dr. Saunders. "Without the power, not only will the fence not be able to keep them out, but we won't be able to transmit. We need electricity or all is lost!"

Chester entered just as Dr. Saunders's walkie-talkie squawked to life with Officer Kate Wheeler's voice: "10-59, Code Three! Adam One responding to large party of ghouls, northwest fence. Firing weapon, 10-81, over!"

Dr. Saunders spoke into the battery-powered hand radio herself: "Adam, the generator in the basement is down! It must be repaired ASAP!"
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Dr Singh:

Responding to Dr Somerville, Dr Singh sighs again. "You're probably right - although some animals are capable of rudimentary cunning - some large colonies bacteria can operate seemingly like a multicellular organism - chemical signals, and the like. I'm just at a loss - I need Dr Hausmann's data to continue, and this simulation has shown me all that it can, I think."

He closed the laptop. As Officer Wheeler's voice came through on the walkie-talkie he rubbed his head again - definitely a sign of nervousness. "Hmm. I have no idea what she said, except that she confirmed my guess about the organisms attacking the fence... Was she talking about the security guard Adam? Is he out there with her?"
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"Dr Saunders, you need the generator? Okay, I'd go and fix it, my role is to protect you scientists and maybe this can be best achieved by seeing to the generator. I'm at a loss with the technical detail!, just tell me what practical job you want done."
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"Chester!" called Megan Petrovich from down the hall. "I think the gennie's down. Can you tell me anything?"

"I think Adam One is just Officer Wheeler's unit designation," said Dr. Saunders. "Adam Donnelly is up on the roof, and he's the most qualified among us to repair the generator. Rachel, your skills would best be used taking out the ghouls. The fence is strong and should hold for a while, but if any get through we'll need you to pick them off before they reach the building. You might best accomplish that from the roof, which will give you a wider field of vision."

"They do seem to operate in packs like animals," said Dr. Liz Somerville, "but they lack coordination and the cunning that even the simplest animal possesses. They seem driven by nothing more than raw hunger, but they only eat the flesh of living human beings. They never feed on each other, nor do they seem to eat animals. In order to determine precisely how the pathogen causes this, we will need Dr. Hausmann's data - and enough time to study them."
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"Yes Dr Saunders, the ghouls need to be dealt with if they get through the fence. I'll go up to the roof immediately. I can also sub for Adam Donnelly, he can go to the basement and fix the generator?"

[sub]With the prospect of positive action Rachel is visibly less tense.[/sub]
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To Megan:

"Megan! Yeah, maybe it blew a fuse or something. I'm not sure. Come on into the lab so we can figure out what to do next."

He dashes into the lab.

Announcing to the room:

"Miss me? I sent the kids up to the roof after the lights went out. I figured that was the safest spot for the moment. What are we doing now? I figure we need to turtle up here and figure out how to fix that generator. Did I hear someone say Adam can fix it?"

A million thoughts run through his head. He tries to prioritize and separate them out...

"And what about the people on the ground floor? With all those windows and doors, they're going to be really vulnerable. Maybe we should get everyone up here and block the stairwells off?"
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"Rachel, make sure nobody activates the EMP generator on the roof!" called Dr. Saunders as Rachel Cohen left the room. "It will fry the circuitry and prevent us from using the communications gear or powering the fence once Adam fixes the generator in the basement. We'll let you know when it's time to use it!"
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"Do we have to go to the roof too?" asked Diana. "I want to stay here and see what you're working on, maybe help if I can."

"My father is downstairs," said Ali. "I'd like to go down and try to find him."

"Yes, Adam can fix the generator," said Dr. Liz Somerville. "He's a whiz with anything electrical. I just hope we're back up and running in time."

From Dr. Saunders's walkie-talkie came the voice of Adam Donnelly: "Helene, this is Adam. I've got my toolkit up here. I'll head down to the generator, but I'm not sure exactly where it is. Someone will need to take my lookout post up here. I also wouldn't mind some backup when I go to the basement. Over."

"Rachel Cohen is on her way up to the roof to take your place," replied Dr. Saunders on the radio. "I don't know if anyone else in the lab can help you with the generator, but maybe you'll see someone on the way down. The stairs from the roof go all the way down to the basement, where the generator is. I believe it's the first door on the right. If you see anyone else on your way down, either bring them with if they can help, or send them upstairs if they can't." She removed her finger from the talk button. "The stairs at the southwest and southeast corners are already blocked. That just leaves the north stairs, just down the hall from us. We can't block it off until everyone is upstairs and accounted for, but yes, that's an excellent idea. I just don't want to trap Adam down there."
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Dr Singh:

In a slightly anxious voice - "Just a thought - Dr Hausmann and her team will be arriving very shortly - what about their landing area? We must secure it to ensure the data is safe. The team, too!"
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"Hmm...I'd help the guy if I knew anything about fixing generators. I hope he gets that thing running and gets the hell back up here."

To Singh:
"Where are they planning to land, anyway? Did I hear something about on the roof? If that's the case, it's secure. If not..."

He considers Dr. Saunders's comments over the radio.

"Dr. Saunders, it's not just Adam we need to worry about down there. I think the admin staff as well as some other folks, including students, are still on the lower floors. We need to get them to safety. Has anyone even spoken with those folks in a while? Maybe we can call down to the principal's office at least?"
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In the special projects lab-
"Agreed!" called Megan as she entered the lab. "We should move fast, before our position is compromised further!"

"My father is downstairs," said Ali, "in the cafeteria."

"Yes, they're landing on the roof," said Dr. Helene Saunders. "The security guard has a radio. He can get everyone upstairs." Before she could call out, Rachel spoke on the radio: "Dr. Saunders, Rachel Cohen here, we have a major disaster on the stairwell and I need help. Adam Donnelly has cracked-up and I believe requires specialist attention; what about Dr. Liz Somerville, could she do something to bring Adam to his senses?"

"I'm on it!" said Dr. Somerville, already out the door and heading for the stairs.

"Yes, that's a good idea," replied Dr. Saunders. "She's on her way. Jerry Law, if you can hear me, I need you to start moving anyone who can't help with the generator upstairs, where it's safer."
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Megan Petrovich

"I'm handy with machinery, I might see if I can help out with the generator, or ferry people upstairs." Megan jogs after Liz.
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