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Chapter 51

Ruby's P.O.V~

The tracks last all the way to a nice house in the middle of suburbia.

Knowing the front door is probably blocked I walk around back and find the door unlocked.

Yay.

I walk into a kitchen and see pram tracks leading in and out.

Im here.

I walk into the next room and nearly scream when I see Rick passed out on the couch.

And then, next to him, is the stroller Ive been tracking for days.

I walk over and unzip the cover to reveal a beautiful, sleeping baby girl.

I reach out and stroke her hair softly, playing with her little curls and admiring her tiny freckles.

"Her name's Daisy." I hear Rick say from behind me.

I turn around to see catch him staring at my ass.

"Where's Max?" I ask him angrily.

"He's probably upstairs with Carl, are you okay?" He asks.

"I'm fine, you look like shit." I reply.

"The governor and I got in a brawl, destroyed the prison. I can't believe you're alive." He says standing up and putting his hand on my face.

"Yeah, I am." I reply gently putting my hand on his to reassure him.

"You were so close to death." He whispers softly, moving in to kiss me.

I lean in and he gently presses his lips to mine.

I can't help it. He looks really hot with all covered in dirt and messed up.

But Glenn.

I pull away and pick Daisy up.

"I'm gonna find Max."

I turn around and spot a staircase and walk towards it, climbing it quickly to get away from the awkward downstairs.

As I reach the top it becomes abundantly clear from the lack of noise that Max and Carl aren't around.

I walk through the empty rooms with Daisy held tightly against my chest but they aren't here.

I walk through the main bedroom where, due to the two imprints on the bed, I believe Max and Daisy slept.

Through there I discover the ensuite window wide open and see Max trekking out into the street.

I run downstairs careful to not wake Daisy and nearly collide with Carl in the living room.

"What the hell?!" He says as I backpedal to avoid falling into him.

"Hey Carl gotta go get Max I'll be right back!" I say running out the back door.

I get out into the street to see Max and Michonne meandering over to me.

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Max's P.O.V~

The baby's jumpsuit is soaked in blood and it eyes stare glassily into the distance.

It's mouth is a horrifying mess of broken and bloody bits, teeth and bullet fragments.

On it's outstretched arm is a festering bite.

At least someone was brave enough to put it down.

The kitchen is open plan and i can see the dining room and backyard from here and its completely clear.

I go through the kitchen and open up the draws and cupboards to find any sort of weapon or food to sustain the group.

Suddenly I hear the door click and footsteps enter the house.

"Max? Max?" I hear someone whisper loudly.

Then she steps round the corner.

I run towards her and jump up, se catches me and hoists me up onto her waist and i'm not even ashamed when I bury my head in her hair and cry.

I'm not ready to be alone.

"Oh Max... I love you Max... I'm so sorry..." She whispers while she strokes my hair calmly.

"I thought you were dead." She whispers.

"I knew you weren't. You're too tough Max." She laughs through tears.

I cling onto her tighter and tighter, never wanting to let go.

"Glenn... I don't... think... He made it." I sob.

Ruby holds me a tighter.

"I didn't think he did." She whispers.

"I missed you Rubes, I missed you so much." I tell her.

"I won't leave you ever again. I promise."