176 - Soup
Summary
In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by necrotizing collagenitis, Beth, a hazmat worker for the city’s human waste disposal unit, forms a brief but intense romantic connection with a new recruit named Demi. After Demi dies from a suit malfunction and asks Beth to be the one to clean up her remains, Beth begins to secretly consume Demi’s sterilized fluids, finding the taste comforting and reminiscent of their relationship. When a power outage causes her freezer to fail, Beth is forced to confront the reality of her actions, leading to a breakdown and a subsequent move in with her supervisor, …
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Teasers for other shows and Halloween announcement
Show intro and support reminders
The plague's impact on cities and infrastructure
Beth's job in the spill unit and safety precautions
Beth's solitary life and routine
Mass spill cleanup at a church
Meeting Demi and the start of their relationship
Romantic relationship and Demi's cello backstory
Demi's death and final phone calls
Beth's grief and the smell of Demi's remains
Storing Demi's remains due to power outage
Beth begins consuming Demi's remains
Developing a routine to hide the consumption
Assignment to Meaford cleanup site
Return home to find power outage and spoiled remains
Beth consumes the spoiled remains on the floor
Aftermath, Franklin's visit, and moving out
Credits and Patreon promotion
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