Shadows

14) Bye-bye Gabe

Alicia pulled herself into the truck beside Daryl. They were following her father to Alexandria to "pick up their shit" as he had put it.

Once they were on the road and it was safe to drop their acts Alicia turned to her husband. "He's gonna make us bring Jordan back with us."

Daryl nodded. "I know, at least we'll know she's safe."

Alicia sighed, grabbing his hand and locking their fingers together. "I don't want our daughter growing up in this fucked up place."

"I don't either." He looked at her. "We won't be here much longer. We'll find a way out."

They finally made it to Alexandria, Daryl pulling their truck up beside Negan's. The three of them walked up to the gates together. Negan whistled as he swung his bat.

"Dun dun dun dun." He banged his bat on the gate. "Little pig, little pig! Let me in!" The watched as the fabric part was pulled open by Spencer. "Well..."

Spencer started at him. "Uh... who are you?"

Negan looked at Alicia. "Why don't you take care of dipshit here and get us entry into the wonderful place."

Alicia sighed, walking up to the gate. "Open the damn gate Spencer." She saw Rosita and Eugene behind him. "We're here to get our shit."

"Well hello there." Alicia turned to see who here dad was talking to. Rick stood there, a grimace on his face. "Do not make me have to ask."

"You said a week. You're early." He opened the gate.

Negan smiled at him. "I missed you." He motioned towards Alicia and Daryl. "Your friends did to."

Rick looked at Alicia who stood slightly behind Negan. He slowly took in her appearance.

Her hair was dyed purple, her natural red completely gone. She was wearing a white cropped tank top, the rose tattoo on her stomach visible. Over the top was her leather jacket, completely unzipped. She wore black jeans with rips in the knees and thighs.

"I'm sorry." She mouthed. He gave her a quick nod of understanding before putting his attention on Daryl, who he gave the same once over. Except that Dixon looked the same.

After Negan killed a few walkers and asserted his dominance they walked into Alexandria.

"Hot diggity dog! This place is magnificent!" He turned to Alicia and Daryl. "Why did you two not tell me the wonders of your home?"

Daryl grunted. "Thought you'd like to see it for yourself."

"Well how thoughtful."

Alicia was itching to see Jordan, he she couldn't wait any longer. "Daryl and I want to get Jordan."

"Oh yes." Negan clasped his hands together. "My lovely granddaughter who I have yet to meet!" He help out his hands. "Go and get her." He kissed Alicia on the cheek before sending them on their way.

Alicia and Daryl grasped hands, waiting until they were out of sight to begin sprinting towards Gabriel's church.

"Gabriel!" Alicia yelled as she burst through the door. He stood up from a pew, their one year old in his arms. "Oh my god."

Alicia rushed over to him, scooping Jordan out of his arms and holding her close to her chest. "Mama!" Their daughter squealed, her arms locked around Alicia's neck.

"I've missed you." She smiled through tears, kissing Jordan's temple. "I've missed you so much."

"Bet you don't even remember me, huh?" The sound of her father's voice made her eyes light up. She turned her head, her smile brightening as she looked at Daryl.

"Dada." She reached towards him, her little hands making grabbing motions. Alicia passed her to Daryl, watching as he hugged her tightly, his eyes glassy from tears.

She turned to Gabriel, pulling him into a hug. "Thank you so much."

He smiled at her. "She's been great. Not a problem out of her. Judith on the other hand..."

The two laughed. "Daryl and I really are grateful."

Daryl nodded. "Yeah. Means a lot man."

"Are you two back for good?" He asked.

Alicia sighed. "No. Negan's here and he wants us to bring Jordi back with us."

"I see." He nodded. "Rick filled me in on everything. I've been praying for you."

"Thanks." Alicia smiled. "I think it's best that we get back to him. He'll get suspicious if we don't."

"Of course." Gabriel agreed. "Nice hair by the way."

Alicia just chuckled, grabbing Daryl's hand as the left the church. "Thanks Gabriel."

As they walked outside, Jordan looked back at the church. "Gabe." She said, pointing.

Alicia and Daryl laughed. "Yeah, say bye-bye Gabe." Daryl told her.

"Bye-bye Gabe." She repeated, giggling after she said it.

They walked back into the center of Alexandria, Daryl holding Alicia's hand and Jordan on his hip.

As they neared everyone else, Jordan grabbed a handful of her mothers hair. "Color." She said, yanking on it.

"Ow!" Alicia yelped.

Daryl laughed, gently untangling his daughter's hand from her hair. "Don't pull mommy's hair." He said gently.

Jordan just giggled, smiling as her mother rolled her eyes, trying to fix her hair.

They made it to Rick's house where everyone was standing. Negan had his back turned to them.

Alicia looked up at Daryl who gently nodded, placing Jordan back in her arms. "Dad." She said, grabbing his attention.

Negan turned, his lips pulling into a smile as he saw them. "My my." He grinned. "You look just like your daddy."

He wasn't lying. Jordan did look remarkably like Daryl. The black hair and blue eyes. She even had his nose.

"There's a little bit of mom in her to." Alicia said, referring to Negans first wife, her mother.

Negan looked at her, puzzled before reaching out to hold Jordan. "Come to grandad." He grinned, kissing her forehead.

Alicia and Daryl shared a look. It was very clear that neither one of them liked this.