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Rick agreed to do the trade. Sasha was in charge of watching the cops. I was making sure I had my ammo ready.
We al waited in the factory, apparently one of the cops knocked Sasha out and ran, Rick went after him.
After a few hours Rick came back but without the cop. Rick and Daryl went to the side to talk, after they were done they came up to us.
He was a good man. He was attacked by rotters. Saw it go down. The women said.
Huh, Your a damn good liar. Rick said.
We're hanging by a thread here. He was attacked by rotters. That's the story. The women said.
I thought you said this trade was a bad idea. I said.
What changed? Daryl asked.
Lamson was our shot. So it's this or you go in guns blazing, right? You don't want that. The women said.
If this some bullshit you're spinning and thing go south. Daryl said.
I know. I know the good ones from the bad. Let us help you. The women said.
Rick than looked at the man that was next to her.
What about you? You wanna live? How much? Rick asked.
Dawn's afraid she'll look weak in front of us. Thinks it'll tip things against her. It will. She'll she this trade as a rip-off, if she thinks you took out one of are guys. So it's a good thing Lamson got aced by rotters. The man said.
We all headed to the way of the hospital. We had a plan and of everything went smoothly we would get Beth and Carol back.
Once we reached the hospital Sasha and Tyreece were on look out. After they said it was clear we moved on to the nest part of the plan.
We waited for Rick's signal to tell us that it was safe to come down.
After a few minuets Rick gave us the signal and we came down. The officers escorted us to where we would make the trade.
We all met in the hallway. I saw Carol in a wheelchair with Beth standing next to her.
They haven't been harmed. Rick said.
Where's Lamson? Dawn asked.
Rotters got him. Shepherd said.
We saw it go down. The officer said.
Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. He was one of the good guys. One of yours for mine. Dawn said.
All right. Rick said as Daryl moved one of the officers over to Dawn as they did wit Carol.
Dawn than brought Beth over to us as Rick brought Shepherd to Dawn.
Beth than came over to me and I hugged her.
Are you ok? I asked.
Yeah, never better. She said as she went to hug Daryl and Payton.
Glad we could work things out. Dawn said.
Yeah. Rick said as we all started to walk away.
Now I just need Noah. And than you can leave. Dawn said as we all stopped where we stood.
That wasn't part of the deal. Rick said.
Noah was my ward. Beth took his place and I'm losing her. so I need him back. My officers put their lives on the line to find him. One of them died. Dawn said.
Sorry to burst your bubble to the kid is not staying here. Payton said.
He's one of mine. You have no claim on him. Dawn said.
The boy wants to go home, so you have no claim on him. Rick said.
Well than we don't have a deal. Dawn said.
The deal is done. Rick said.
It's ok. Noah said.
No! Rick protested.
I got to do it. Noah said.
It's not okay. Beth said.
It's settled. Dawn said.
Beth started to go after Noah until I took her hand.
Beth wait. I said.
Beth took my hand and gave me a huge.
It's okay Thomas, alright. Everything is going to be fine. Beth said as she went to go hug Noah.
It's okay. Noah said as he smiled while Beth hugged him.
I knew you'd be back. Dawn said.
Beth than went up to Dawn looking at her dead in the eye.
I get it now. Beth said.
Beth than stabbed Dawn, but Dawn was faster and shot Beth in the head.
My whole body froze. I grabbed my gun and shot Dawn. Tears were pouring out of my eyes. It was like Sophia all over again. I kept shooting at Dawn's dead body. Sobs were coming out of my mouth as memories of Beth came flooding in.
Thomas, Thomas. I heard Payton's voice.
Payton than took the gun from my hands. I looked up at her face to see tears running down them. I turned to the officers to see that they were aiming their guns at us.
Stand down! It's over. It was just her. Stand down. Shepherd yelled.
Payton then brought me into a hug. And I cried. I did not care who saw. I felt this pain with Sophia. Beth was able to make me think that I could have hope again and be happy again. But now' she's gone.
You can stay. Shepherd offered.
We're surviving here. It's better than out there. A man said.
No. And I'm taking anyone back there who wants to leave. If you wanna come with us, just step forward now.
No one did. Daryl than picked Beth up and we walked off.
As we got out side we saw everyone else. Even Abraham and the others came back.
Than I saw Maggie, how her smile quickly faded when she saw Beth. Mt heart broke for her as I saw her breakdown.
Beth was an amazing person and I don't think I will ever forget her, ever.
