TWD-Vivian Grimes

BLOODLETTING

FLASHBACK-KING'S COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Vivian is sitting outside on a bench. Her girlfriend Lacy sits down beside her smiling at her

Lacy: What's that face, babe?

Vivian: Mmm?

Lacy: Your face? What's up?

Vivian: My parents again

Lacy: What happened now?

Vivian: They had a huge fight this morning. Mom started it.

Lacy: About what?

Vivian stands up and faces her

Vivian: She said she thinks dad doesn't care about us.

Lacy: Ow

Vivian: What the hell? She didn't see me and Carl standing there hearing that. I won't be surprised if Carl doesn't pay attention in school today because of her

Lacy: She didn't mean to. I'm sure your parents will talk today after your dad comes home and they'll fix things.

Vivian grabs her hand standing her up and cups her face pressing their lips together in a soft kiss, Lacy smiles moving her lips against hers

They hear sirens and pulls away as Shane pulls up in the cop car

Lacy: You okay?

Vivian: Yeah. I'll text you later

Lacy pecks her on the lips and Vivian walks towards Shane.

Shane gets out

Shane: Viv----

Vivian: Where's my dad?

Shane: We'll talk about this back home. Let's wait for Carl to come out of school, okay?

Vivian: Shane. You coming here without dad or Uncle Ian, I know something's wrong. Don't do this do to me. Is he----

Shane: He's in surgery.

They hear the school bell ringing

Vivian: What happened?

Shane: There was a radio call that said that were two suspects in a car but there was a third man. Somebody fucked up. We fucked up. Me and Ian didn't see him in time.

Vivian looks away, tears in her eyes. Shane places his hand on her shoulder

Shane: It's my fault. Your dad's a fighter. He'll be okay.

They see Carl walking out of the school waving at them

They force a smile and waves back.

Vivian: What do I say?

Shane: You don't have to tell him anything yet. I didn't tell Lori yet. Ian said he'll do it. I'll get you two home. Tell him at home

Vivian nods and walks over towards Carl

PRESENT DAY

Rick holds Vivian's body in his arms as he runs though the fields, breathing heavily, tears falling from his eyes

Ian, Shane, Carl, and Otis following behind him.

Ian: Hey you move, dickhead! Get us ther!

Rick: How far? How far?

Otis: Another half mile, that way.

Rick turns around and runs fast. Ian and Carl following.

Otis: Hershel. Talk to Hershel. He'll help your girl.