The military had started dropping bombs on Los Angeles. You didn't know it at the time, but it wasn't only LA, it was the entire West Coast, it was napalm. Strand had been packing his bombs before the bombs ever dropped, it was clear he didn't have any intentions on staying on land. Soon after boarding the Abigail, you pass by a boat full of people. Their boat is going down, and it's clear they barely made it out of California, most of them clearly injured. They were yelling for help, for you to save them, for a doctor; but Travis only told you to go inside and check the radio.

When you got to your room, you grab the radio and lay down. You flipped through the frequencies, listening to people talk about the things they've seen, how their boats are going down, how the people they once loved are gone or turned. But, there a frequency of a boy talking as he played music. You had hesitated at first, but the two of you started talking. You made sure not to tell him any serious details that might give away your location, but it was enough. Now, him and his people were aboard the Abigail, and everyone was held hostage. You're on the deck, tied up next to Nick.