Ep 2. The Axeman Cometh

In this second episode of Port Protection's first season, entitled "The Axeman Cometh", the inhabitants of the small, remote community find themselves facing a different kind of danger than they're used to.

The episode opens with the daunting task of bringing all the necessary supplies to the town before the long winter sets in. As usual, the hunters are out, trying to fill their freezers with meat and foraging for berries and other fruits. But this time the hunters find something very disturbing – signs of an intruder on their land.

Soon, the small community is in shock when they discover that a total of 26 trees have been cut down by an unknown axeman. The news spreads quickly and everyone is on high alert with concerns over safety. The residents quickly learn that the axeman is not only a danger to the community's security but also to their winter supply of firewood.

Unbeknownst to them, the logging has continued for quite a few days, and the damage left in its wake has cascading effects on the town. The axeman keeps cutting down trees as if their wood were the only possible source of energy. Without them, the entire community will suffer, especially since the winters on the Alaskan coast can be harsh and unforgiving.

Port Protection's residents, led by Sam and his team, go out on foot to gather clues that would help them identify the culprit behind the tree-felling. They trace the tracks left by the vandal and look for other signs in the undergrowth to see if there are any patterns that could help them solve the problem. They discover footprints that could belong to the axeman, but with no solid leads, they are stuck with the evidence and limited alternatives.

As the pressure mounts, everyone in the community begins to feel the strain of the situation, especially Bonnie and her family. If they can't find out who's behind the damage, they'll have to get by without the wood they so desperately need.

The axeman could strike again at any moment, and the anxiety seeps into every aspect of their lives. As the investigation continues without progress, they start following psychological alternatives, trying to get a handle on the kind of person who could commit such an act.

The residents of Port Protection are resilient, tough and resourceful buteven the most self-reliant people need help once in a while. So, they turn to the only person with the right equipment for the job - George Davis. George is a local pilot who patrols the skies in his floatplane, and he is asked to search for any signs of the axeman from the air. They search for clues and keep their fingers crossed that they can catch the culprit who's blighting their community before they strike again.

As the seasons are changing and the threat of winter draws closer and closer, tensions rise in Port Protection. Everyone is on high alert, fearing that the axeman could attack again at any moment. However, with the tremendous effort, unrelenting spirit, and unfailing support of their neighbors, the community of Port Protection begins to band together to defend their home and stand up to the vandal.

In conclusion, the episode entitled "The Axeman Cometh" is a thrilling exploration of how even the most self-sufficient communities can be threatened when not only the trees start falling. It's exciting, engaging and suspenseful, and offers a powerful meditation on community, the necessity of sustainable living, and the strength of cooperation in times of need. Port Protection demonstrates once again that when change comes knocking, only if you stick together, you can weather the storm.