It was now Friday evening , Nikki was getting ready to go out , she looked at the dress hanging on the door , it was just beautiful Nikki couldn't believe Daryl let her buy such a beautiful dress , she heard footsteps behind her and saw Daryl slowly walking in using the walker for support.
"Hey you sure your ok if I go out , Rick should be with you about half an hour after I leave , you are gonna be ok aren't you?"
"I'm going to be fine, Nik, I promise," he smiled. "I promise to be on my best behavior. I won't even get out of my chair until Rick is here. Now, go put your dress on so I can see how beautiful you are."
Nikki headed over and grabbed the dress she popped it on but needed help with the zip .
"Um are you ok to zip the dress up for me please do you have enough balance to do it"
"I'm good, beautiful." Daryl's strength and balance were improving, she had to admit. Pete really put Daryl through the wringer with intensive therapy sessions, and Daryl powered through them like a champ.
Nikki stood with her back to Daryl and felt one hand fall to her waist while the other slowly pulled the zipper.
"You are so beautiful, angel. Don't you ever doubt that."
Nikki turned and faced him
"Why thank you kind sir , now I best head off michonne text and said she's on her way in the taxi , you are absolutely sure your gonna be ok?"
"Yes, sweetheart," he laughed. "Get out of here and quit worrying about me for a while."
Nikki grabbed her bag and checked her makeup in the mirror. She was equally nervous and excited. Leaving Daryl was never any fun for her, and she hadn't had much time with Michonne. They both needed a night out to de-stress.
"I love you, Dare. This dress is just gorgeous. You're spoiling me, I'm afraid."
"You deserve it now go beautiful I'm gonna head to me chair and won't move a muscle till Rick gets here I promise"
Nikki then gave Daryl a kiss, and helped him to the chair, five minutes later she left , Daryl grabbed his phone and sent a text to Rick .
"Operation mama is go"
Just as planned, Rick and his mother arrived half an hour later. Daryl tried to stand, but Mama Grimes threatened to get a wooden spoon and "tan his hide" if he didn't sit still.
"Thank you for coming over, Mrs. Grimes . I really appreciate it."
"That's ok my dear so how are you, you look exhausted, doesn't he look exhausted Richard" Mrs grimes said to Rick
"I'm doing ok, ma'am. Physical therapy is pretty rough, but I'm on the mend."
"Are you eating healthy foods? You know that you won't heal as well or as quickly if you're eating all that junk food."
"On a bland food diet at the moment had a reaction to the anaesthesia when I came round so they just need ma throat to heal so I'm eating properly I promise ma'am"
"You were always so polite Daryl I could make some casseroles for you that would help you I'm sure, so why am I here? Richard was very cryptic"
"I'd appreciate that very much, ma'am. If it's not to much trouble," Daryl agreed because one simply does not turn down anything from Mrs. Grimes, but especially not her food.
"Mrs. Grimes, I'd like to talk to you about Nikki. She's become very important to me. I love her. You are very important to me too. I asked Rick to bring you here so that maybe you and I could see if there's any way you and Nikki could work things out. I don't mean to overstep, ma'am, but I know that your daughter loves and misses you terribly."
