𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒, the walking dead (rewrite)

05. The camp is back²

Genesis

[season 2- episode 4]
cherokee rose.

                  MORNING CAME RATHER quick but that was just another day in Melissa's life. Morning was always quick to come. Her, Lori and Rick were in Carl's room, around the bed waiting for Hershel to finish examining Carl's situation. The doc wrapped the stethoscope around his neck and clasped his hands together as he turned towards the family, "Fever's gone down."

Slowly, Carl started to shift on his spot, his eyes flustered open and his baby blue eyes curiously looked around the room. Just like his father and mother, Melissa called his name, "Carl?"

"Sophia? Is she okay?" was the question that slipped past his lips, not if he was okay, not about what happened but about his missing friend. He had a big heart just like his dad, and like his aunt, he worried more about others than himself.

Melissa smiled down to him as she stood behind the parents, Rick cupped his face and nodded, "She's fine." he lied through his teeth, a little white lie to not worry him.

Lori looked at her husband for a moment before settling her eyes on her kid, the same calm smile rested on her face as she leaned over and caressed his cheek, "Rest. We'll be right here."