Sweet redemption

Sweet redemption chapter 2

sweet redemption

Chapter 2

Emma POV

I woke to the sound of Merlynn crying, she looks like her daddy but with my hair. I can't believe of all the people in the world, her uncle shows up, I'm sure Merle would be happy that he's alive, he talked a lot about him.

I might go see Aaron and Eric I have to anyway, I have to see how Eric is, they are my friends they'll know whether this group is trustworthy, and I have to go see if Eric is okay.

"So miss Merlynn why are you so grumpy? You wanna go see uncle Eric and Aaron? Yeah, let's make them some of mom's cookies, because mommy isn't on guard duty until tomorrow, and we have that welcome party to meet the new group. So you have mommy all day."

I make my favorite raisin oatmeal cookies, get Merlynn dressed, and head off. I knocked on the door.

"Hey, Emma. I'm so glad you are here you think you can keep Eric company so I can go hunting I want a rabbit, I'm making spaghetti and would really like some ground rabbit, to go with it."

"Oh for sure I will stay if you have enough for two more. Sorry, I'm inviting myself, I'd rather hang with you two than feel like an outsider. What me being a single mom and all."

"Yeah of course honey you can stay with the rest of us, outsiders."

"Please tell me you have coffee Aaron I'm dying for one."

"What kind of heathens do you think we are? No, you didn't girl are those your fabulous raisin oatmeal cookies Eric is going to love you."

"Like he doesn't already. Stay safe Aaron."

"Like I'd do anything silly." Aaron grabs his gun and walks out. Merlynn and I walk inside the house.

"Well, hop along what are we gonna do with you?"

"Not a lot Emma. Hey Merlynn how's my pumpkin today? Did you make cookies today?"

"Yeah thought you'd like some cheering up." I make coffee and relax in their lounge. "So can I ask what you think of the group you brought in? I don't know I get a bad feeling from some of them but most are okay."

"Yeah, they are good people though some not so. But damn I can't get a read on the archer Daryl." Oh, fuck me it is Merlynn's uncle. "Honey you look like you've seen a ghost. What's wrong babe?"

"I can't tell you, you'll tell Aaron and Aaron will blab."

"Come on he's not like that. You like Daryl don't you? Don't blame you if I was single and he was gay then for sure I'd chase him. Have fun with that Emma. I think there's something wrong there."

"Yeah there is but it's not his fault."

"Holy shit you know him. He's Merlynn's dad?"

"Not really. I knew someone who knew him. No, he isn't her dad."

"How is that possible?"

"I don't think I should tell you that secret yet. A girl has gotta keep her secrets. I'm not ready for that one to come out just yet. I need to keep it for as long as possible."

"You can trust Aaron and me. We'd never look down on you or break your trust."

"It's about her dad. I did love him. I just can't say anything yet."

Flashback...

"Whoa, there was a girl under all that dirt after all."

"You say that like it's a bad thing. So Merle you want to show me around here or help me find someone who can."