"So! Tell me about yourself!"
Sabrina looked around the home, her feet planted firmly on the ground, holding Judith against her chest
"You can have a seat." The older woman said, gently
"No, no. It's okay. I'm dirty. I would hate to put dirt on your couch." Sabrina said, bouncing Judith slowly
"It's furniture. It's meant to be sat on." The woman smiled
Sabrina nodded, sitting on the edge of the couch. She looked at the woman again, "I'm so sorry, this whole day has been... A blur.. Remind me of your name, please."
"Deanne."
"Deanne, thank you." Sabrina smiled, "About me? My name is Sabrina. I'm 26. I use to be an electrical engineer for the CDC."
"How beautiful. Is this your daughter?" Deanne asked
"Yes." Sabrina said, nodding
"I would like you to work for me as an engineer here, as well. Fixing solar panels and such." Deanne said
Sabrina nodded, "I can do that."
"Good. I would love to have Aaron show you around." Deanne said, offering Sabrina a smile
"Okay." Sabrina said, nodding as she clung to Judith, bouncing her knee anxious. She stood up, walking out of the house. She saw Daryl standing at the bottom of the stairs, waiting patiently for her, alongside Ares
"You alright?" Daryl asked
"Yeah." Sabrina said, walking down the steps, "You should go next. She said Aaron is gonna show us where we're staying."
Daryl looked at her, nodding, "Okay. I'll go." He said, inhaling softly, "Hold this." He said, offering her his possum
"Absolutely not."
"It's rude if i take it inside." Daryl argued
"It's rude to hand someone a dead possum, also."
"Can't fuckin' win, can I?"
"No. Now, put that in your bag and hurry up."
Daryl rolled his eyes as he placed the possum on the porch steps before he walked up to the home. After a brief ten minutes, he walked back outside. He scoffed when he saw Sabrina wasn't on the stoop waiting, "Shoulda figured." He muttered, walking down. Daryl paused, seeing Sabrina sitting on the grass beside the home with Judith and Aaron, in the shade, "Thought you left."
Sabrina looked up, "Nope."
"Shall we go look at your homes?" Aaron asked
"Where's Rick?" Daryl asked
"He's already in one of the houses. Some girl showed him." Sabrina said, shrugging
Daryl nodded, "Let's go." He said, walking over to Sabrina. He picked up Judith from the grass before he offered Sabrina his hand to stand
"Thanks." Sabrina said, taking his hand before standing up
Aaron smiled at the two, leading them down the path. He pointed at a large, light grey colored home, "There should be a welcome basket on the kitchen table. I'll give you two some privacy to explore and unwind." Aaron explained, "Tonight, I'll pick you guys up for a welcoming party at around 7."
"7pm? That's late." Sabrina said, anxiously
Aaron laughed, "You'll be okay." He promised
"Thank you." Daryl said, placing his hand on the small of Sabrina's back, "C'mon, let's go inside." He said. He guided Sabrina inside, opening the door quietly. Daryl cleared his throat when he saw Rick, shirtless, wearing nothing but a towel as he sat on a chair. Behind him was a woman cutting his hair.
Sabrina inhaled deeply, "You can leave now." She told the woman
"Oh! No! I'm so sorry. My names Jessie. I'm a hair stylist! I thought I'd come by and introduce myself." The woman said
"You give everyone naked haircuts?" Daryl asked her
"No! No. This is.. my first." Jessie said, "I'm sorry."
"You should leave." Sabrina said, again
"It's not what it looks like." Jessie reassured, "I know you guys probably aren't use to civilization yet but I promise - we're all good."
"Have you ever been stabbed before?" Sabrina asked her
"No." Jessie said quickly
"You should probably hit the road then." Daryl coughed awkwardly
"Sabrina. Come on. It's all innocent." Rick said, sighing softly
"I'm gonna go clean up." Sabrina said, taking Judith from Daryl's arms before walking upstairs
Rick looked at Daryl for support
"I'm gonna go look around. Scope it out the see what Glenn's got going on." Daryl mumbled, walking out the door
~*~
It was around 6:58pm when there was a knock on the front door
"It's open!" Sabrina called. She was sitting on the couch with Rosita and Maggie, each helping each other prepare for the party. Manicures, pedicures, hair and makeup. It was such a healing and relaxing moment.
Aaron stepped inside, smiling widely at the girls, "Ah, sisterhood!"
Sabrina looked up, blowing on her toes to dry the polish, "We aren't ready!"
"It's ok. I'd love to stay and hangout!" Aaron said, stepping inside the home. He smiled as he looked around, seeing dresses, high heels, makeup and jewelry scattered around the house as the girls all got ready
"Oh, man." Sabrina said, touching her smooth legs, "I didn't think that little dainty razor was gonna be able to get the job done."
Maggie laughed, "It's been rough on the road, I will agree. Glenn was saying my leg felt like a cactus, the other day."
"Yeah, it's shitty that the guys just get to roam around all hairy and we're stuck shaving." Rosita said, irritation evident in her voice
"Men have it easier all around." Sabrina huffed as she grabbed her dress, "I'm gonna go get changed for the party."
Maggie stood up, grabbing her dress as well, "I'm excited." She admitted
"I don't know what I feel." Rosita admitted
"You'll all fit in great." Aaron reassured, watching as all the girls went upstairs to change
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THE CHAPTER IS SHORT, NEXT ONE IS LONG. IM SORRY ITS DRY, ITS FOR DA PLOT
