Getting to downtown seemed like a simple solution but to actually get there was a trick. Both of her parents had vehicles but Leah had never gotten her licence. Her high school and college both had been close by and she resorted to taking the bus instead of learning how to drive. It was a rather foolish decision, now that she thought about it, but at the time it seemed to make more sense to just buy a bus pass instead of going through the hassle of getting a licence. She had obviously driven before, on off roads, but she knew it still was going to be challenging to get to the downtown in her parent's van. 

She grabbed the keys from the laundry room and gathered all her belongings that she was taking with her into two bags. There was an increasing number of walkers on the street and Leah knew she would have to be swift with getting the supplies to the van and getting it started. There seemed to be just two walkers in her front yard. She could sneak around them if she was really careful. Carrying one bag on each shoulder, she stepped out onto the porch, making sure to close the door gently to make as little as noise possible. Half way to the van and she was doing good so far. The mindless zombies only growled to themselves, not taking note of her. However, when she opened the door to the van, they snapped their heads up and their distorted noises rose in volume, as they now began to stagger in her direction. Now, with her hands almost trembling, Leah raced to toss the bags to the back of the van, hop in the front seat and shut the door. With the keys in her hands, she stared down at the wheel and what was in front of her and tried to remember how to work the van. With the walkers coming her way, she was forced to start it up, put it into gear, and push her foot down on the peddle. 

She made it downtown, driving at a slow pace. She peered around as she drove on the streets, the downtown having far more walkers than her suburban neighbourhood. Walkers clawed at the side of the van, making Leah nervous. She wasn't sure if they could be able to stop the van or damage it. As she drove through the downtown streets, she saw no sign of any help tents or informers. There was nothing but devastation. What was she supposed to do now?