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Lauren E. Mitchell Lauren E. Mitchell i(9185943 works by)
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Tea Party 2016 single work short story science fiction
— Appears in: Defying Doomsday 2016; (p. 263-288)

Tally is one of the patients living at a private hospital's psychiatric ward after the apocalypse. Along with another survivor, Count, she goes searching for supplies. They encounter a nurse, Mary, on crutches in a medical clinic while looking for medications.

Mary joins them, and they use a scavenged ute to carry more supplies. An earthquake has them fleeing home with a narrow escape. Tally checks on the rest of the survivors before gathering them around for tea time.

2018 finalist Norma K. Hemming Award Short Fiction
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