𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐫// 𝐓𝐖𝐃

S2: The Thought That Counts

(Naomie)

A nice lady named Patrica brought me a plate, and some orange juice. It's the first real meal I've had since the CDC. While I eat Pop, and Mr Grimes stay to explain everything I've missed.

Mr Grimes explained he had found Sophia after the 'herd' of walkers had passed us on the highway. He had left her alone to look for me, but when he got back she'd gone. They thought maybe she had wen't after me herself, which is why they had hope Sophia was with me at the house Daryl found me in. While everyone was out searching for me, and Sophia, Carl had been shot by accident by Patrica's husband Otis. Which would explain the gun shot, and dead deer. Shane, and Otis had gone to a nearby school to get stuff so Hershel could save Carl. But Otis didn't make it back. The good thing is Carl's okay but he's still healing. Now we're here.

"We're gonna keep looking for Sophia. I won't stop till she's found, I promise you that." Mr. Grimes explains tapping my hand. "Eat. I'll get Lori to help you get washed up. Then if it's alright with Pop, maybe you can see the farm for yourself, how's that sound?"

"When can I see Carl?"

"Once he's up again. I'll be sure to come get you. He's excited to see you too he wouldn't stop talking about it last night."

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Ms. Lori helped me to get a bath. The water here is still warm, and Beth- Hershel's youngest daughter- even let me borrow her body wash that smelt like flowers, and fruits. Then when I was out she braided my hair into two pigtails. I think Amy, and Beth would have been friends they seem very a like, though Beth's a little more shy then Amy was.

Pop finally took me outside. It was huge. There was so much field. I bet they didn't have neighbors for miles. From the porch it kind of looked like the world was the same as it used to be. Weirdly enough it didn't smell like the dead here.

Not to far away from the house was the RV. Everyone's tents were set up around it, underneath some trees for shade. Carol was hanging clothes onto the clothing line. Pop had said, T-Dog, Mr. Grimes, Andrea, and Shane had went to look for Sophia not to long ago so the place looked rather empty. To the right of the house a good ways away was a barn, that looked to be locked up. To the left was smaller shed right next to the woods. Behind that closer to the house but farther back was stables. The horses.

My head shoots back to the RV when the door smash's loudly against the side, then swings back shut on its own. Daryl walks out his bow swung over his shoulder, he heads straight for Carol laying a hand on her shoulder. She places hers on his before he takes off towards the stables. I start to follow him, but a Pop's voice stops me in my tracks.

"And were are you running off so quickly?"

"Can I go to the stables? Daryl's over there, and I haven't thanked him for finding me."

He looks from me to Daryl. He looks a little hesitant but he finally says. "You stay in his sight, and don't be running off nowhere."

"Yes sir."

"And Naomie." the tips of my feet stop in the grass again, I almost trip but thankfully I'm able to push myself back before I do. "Don't be aggravating no one. Not everyone likes nosy little girls babbling them with questions."

"Oh please, everybody loves me." I'm joking, but the stern look on his face tells me he's serious. "Okay. I won't babble him with questions." Lie.

"Alright go on. I'll be by the RV."

Finally I take off towards the stables. Daryl's already out of my sight when I make it to the entrance. The smell of horse makes me both excited, and disgusted. A white horse brings it's nose down to my ear nudging at my head. I giggle petting it on top it's head the best I can reach. This is a big horse, and I'm a short kid. I crouch down to pull some grass.