CRYSTAL SAID, handing a headset to Ash. She then donned the second set and clicked CONNECT.The line rang only once before it was answered. “Nyla.”“It’s Crystal. I have Captain Ash here.”“Afternoon, Nyla.” Ash had met her in passing, but had never really talked to her.“Hello, Captain,” she said. “We have a situation here we need some guidance on.”On the way to the communications room, Crystal had briefed Ash on Nyla’s assignment in Los Angeles, but had no details on why the woman wanted to talk to him.“All right. I’ll do what I can,” he said.“I think it’s probable we have a unique group of survivors here.”“Unique in what way?”“Sir, we believe they are immune.”“You mean they’ve been vaccinated?” It had happened in India, so it wouldn’t be completely surprising if the same situation had occurred here.“No. Not vaccinated. Immune.”Ash knew a few people with a natural immunity were to be expected. He and his kids were examples of that. “How many are we talking?
