Distraction

Abel’s raised gates get stuck; grab a partner and a noisemaker, it’s decoy time.

Runner 8’s persistent cough is distracting Sam, so she turns off her transmitter to save him the worry.

Runner 8 voices her suspicions about the circumstances of your arrival.

Sam is angry when Runner 8 decides to reestablish radio contact; you’re now surrounded by zoms.

You have no option but to lead your undead companions to New Canton.

New Canton soldiers gun down the horde, leaving you safe to return to Abel, where the gates are now fixed.