Dale was already prepped, the only things he's hitting the shelves to hoard are cigarettes and weird shit non preppers wouldn't understand, like clock springs, pool shock, pantyhose, and automotive oil filters. He realizes he might need to go into this for the long term, and consults John Redcorn to learn the methods of 'Anasazi Companion planting' which irritates John Redcorn and prompts a fruitless conversation about being a Puebloan and anasazi being a slur, but ultimately takes on the task of teaching him to grow food and tobacco. The two grow close and Dale, considering his wife and son, broaches the subject of exploring a poly relationship two months after germination -- the dinner celebrating their first harvest. Goes on Joe Rogan under alias wearing full NBC gear to share his experiences, makes a sentimental and inspiring connection to all his loved ones listening in, at least until the weed hits.

Bill gets furloughed as nonessential, and his jeep is kept on base as it is essential. The social distancing measures clashed hard with his depressive tendencies. Since Dale has a decontamination shower and NBC gear, Bill approaches weeping and blubbering with outstretched arms begging for a hug as Dale and Redcorn are planting the Gribble front lawn. This earns him a takedown from John, spooked by Dale's screeching and recent descriptions of viral zombie hoards. Dale is somewhat sympathetic but threatens that his new perimeter system, when armed, could ventilate a flock of grackles before the first one hit the ground so he had best use the intercom and respect his signage. Bill attempts suicide running his rental car in the garage, a Nissan leaf. He's found by a Jehovah's witness and gets sucked in to Kingdom hall events, and his mastery of a half dozen languages rapidly make him one of the most valued members of the local ministry. They praise him at meetings, thankful Jehovah God has delivered him unto them and kept him safe from the virus. He is a super spreader.

It's good to occasionally take a break from Corona fear and embrace some Corona wonders.

No war but class war.