Confide in Fear | DARYL DIXON •1

13. Too Far Gone

Alex's *POV*

Stepping outside of the prison, the sun had immediately shined in my face when I walked out of the shade. I felt the need for fresh air and some vitamin d, especially since there wasn't any vitamins around to take.

Was Michonne and Herschel still gone? I looked towards the fence and whoever was on watch at the tower. No sight of them anywhere. I was sure they'll be back soon, if not, I would definitely go out there and find them. I walked back inside the prison after spending a few minutes in the sun. I passed by some people on the way, smiling and saying hi.

"Man, you couldn't have waited till we got back?!" I heard Daryl's deep voice trying to whisper as I enter the cell block.

"Until Tyreese got back?" I then heard Rick's voice talk back. This had to be about Carol.

"I could've handled that." Daryl spoke.

"Hey, hey. She killed two of our own. She couldn't be here! She's gonna be alright. She has a car. Supplies, weapons and stuff. She's a survivor."

"Stop saying that like you don't believe it!" I heard Daryl shout. I made my way towards the bottom of the stairs, and went up two steps.

"She did it. She said it was for us." Rick spoke. "That's how it was in her head. She wasn't sorry."

"Man, that's her, but that ain't her." Daryl said. "What are we supposed to do about those two girls?" Daryl asked. I made my way to the top and Rick saw me, but Daryl hadn't yet.

"I'll watch them." I broke the silence. Daryl turned around and looked at me. "And it's true. Carol did it for us." I said.

"You knew about this?" Daryl said with anger in his voice. "Unbelievable."

"I told her we'd look after them." Rick said. I looked at Daryl and saw him filled with sadness and anger. I was upset for him, so I figured I could try to comfort him. I made my way over to him and stood on his right, while he leaned over the metal bar.

"I haven't told Tyreese yet." Rick said.

"What?" I said, my eyes opening wide and Daryl's head shooting up, but still looking forward. "I don't know how he's gonna take it." Rick admitted. Daryl started walking towards Rick,

"Let's go find out." Daryl said, leading the way.

"Daryl..." I said. He continued to walk and go down the stairs without stopping. "Rick?" I pleaded, hoping that he, someone close to Daryl, could help him find comfort and not be so upset.

"I'll handle it." He said.

"Okay then. Tell him I'll be outside." I said, still standing there.

"Of course." Rick said, leaving me alone on top of the steel steps.

Back outside the prison in the courtyard, I spotted Maggie. "How's Glenn?"

"Hey Lex. He's fine, thank god he didn't get that infection. I don't know what I would've done."

"You would've handled it well." I smiled and then so did she.