Meeting Harley

Posted on Thu Mar 5th, 2026 @ 2:53pm by Leader Serena Reynolds M.D. & Survivor Harley Bell

456 words; about a 2 minute read

Mission: Winter's hope
Timeline: October 1st, after Harley arrives

Serena was standing in the converted hobby room in the basement level. She had turned it into the medical area. She had heard of the new commer. When the door opened she turned and smiled. "Hi, I am Serena." She introduced herself to the person standing there. "Welcome to our group."

Harper had taken the tour given to her by TJ and Kelly and, upon her request, have been given under clothes to put on along with her borrowed outfit. It felt strange to wear other peoples belongings, but you knew she would just have to make do. After she was done, she made her way down to the basement where she was told the Homestead’s leader was.

“Thanks. I’m Harley. It’s nice of you to take me in like this..you always in the business of saving unfortunate souls?” She asked the older woman, looking between her brown eyes and her pretty youthful face.

"For now." Serena replied as she waved Harley forward. "Not everyone wants to stay though. And with Steven's Point close, we try to remain secure as possible. I am a doctor by trade, TJ says you were injured."

“It’s just a scratch. No big deal.” Harper said, waving a hand. She approached a few steps when bid. “I’ve had more than a few in my life growing up on a ranch and farm. I’d rub some dirt in it, but that bath was too damn good.”

"A scratch these days can be as bad as a gunshot wound." Serena said waving her to sit on a stool. "Have a seat. Let me have a look at it. I was a trauma surgeon."

"They already gave me some antibiotics and a bath, so I should be just fine." Harper said, wanting to give much more resistance. She didn't like to be lead around and never had. Still, she didn't want to piss these people off just yet, so she sighed and sat on the stool. She was wearing a borrowed sweater and black pants and she felt totally out of her element. "So, how'd you get here, Serena?"

"My husband and I were on vacation and we were heading to a safe place when we ran into the group. Well some of them. We came to Wisconsin because the then leader Hale has a cabin here. Others joined, left and such. And then Hale left and the Blaines were taken to Stevens point. The Blaines own this place. Their Grandchildren are still here. Safe. So we moved from Hale's cabin to here." Serena said as she checked the wounds. "Some cream for these and you will be fine." She handed over a small tube of cream.

 

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