Together by Apocalypse (Daryl Dixon)

Chapter 29

There were prisoners in the cafeteria. So Daryl had told me. I however, was not allowed to go anywhere near them, once again, words of Daryl Dixon. Rick wanted little or nothing to do with his baby right now. He was almost losing his mind. But everyone knew we needed baby formula for her. And we couldn't wait much longer. Glenn and Maggie prepared for the run into the city, in hopes of finding something for Judith. Judith is what Carl chose to name his baby sister, Daryl and I call her little ass kicker though. The best thing we had for her was a box to sleep in.

Daryl: you coming ain't ya?

I looked over at Daryl who was standing on the stairs, then at Thea. She was down stairs with Beth who was cutting her dads pants since he only had one leg now. I held the last bottle we could make for Judith out of what was left in the cafeteria. Mushed up bananas and water. It was not much but it would keep her from starving. Daryl continued to stare at me as I cooed at baby Judith.

Danielle: you like that Judith, huh that's yummy.

I saw a small smirk come on his face. I bounced Judith, just a tad, in my arms. It's what I used to do to Thea when she was a baby. Again, holding this baby made me want to have another one in the worst way. But I knew we couldn't.

Danielle: want to hold her, dare?

Daryl quickly backed up as if I told him I was gonna stab him. I giggled slightly and then I remembered, he never got to hold Thea as a baby.

Danielle: C'mere. You're acting like you've never held a baby before.

Daryl let out a chuckle and came closer, looking down at Judith.

Daryl: that's cuz i ain't

I looked at Daryl startled, he has never held a baby before? Like ever? This man was 31 and never held a baby?

Danielle: are you kidding?

Daryl shook his head and I gently began to hand him the baby. He was reluctant at first but i watched as he warmed up to the idea and took the bottle from my hand. Wow, he looked really attractive holding a baby.

Daryl: you like that huh little ass kicker, you like that sweetheart

And the baby talk, oh my god, the sight made me want to instantly rip off his clothes. I saw Daryl actually smile at Judith and he opened his mouth to speak.

Daryl: so this is what it was like?

He paused and looked at me, he had weak and heavy eyes.

Daryl: holding Thea when she was a baby.

I knew Daryl too well. He was gonna start blaming himself for leaving me again. Meanwhile it's done and over with. The next thing he said blew my mind. I didn't know if i was suppose to respond or what. He looked down at Judith again.

Daryl: ya ever think bout havin 'nother one?

Did he mean right now? Like today? Was I even suppose to respond. Of course I would love to but not after I just witnessed Lori die.

Danielle: of course I thought about it..... But

Daryl: --I ain't gon' leave ya.. I'd be there ev'ry step of the way Dani.

Was Daryl actually trying to convince me to have another baby with him? In the zombie apocalypse?

Danielle: dare. I don't know what to say

Daryl looked down at Thea who was still watching Beth cut her fathers pants.

Daryl: blondie

Beth looked up and saw he was holding Judith. She knew we were about to go on a run for baby formula with her sister and Glenn. So she willingly got up to take Judith.

Danielle: thank you, Beth

Beth smiled and looked down at Judith, she was a really cute baby.

Beth: no problem, be careful you guys.

Daryl and I both grabbed our crossbows and headed down the stairs from our loft. I tried to forget about what Daryl had said about having another baby. I truly didn't want to get my hopes up... Or down. I wasn't quite sure how I felt about that. I walked outside with Daryl and Maggie and Glenn behind us.

Daryl: meant what I said

Daryl spoke so softly that I could hardly understand him. What was I suppose to do?

*******

We drove into the city in the green Cherokee. We needed more than just baby food, we needed tons of supplies. Daryl parked the car at an old bar.

Daryl: Me and Dani are gon' go this way, y'all go that way. Ev'ry buildin.

Glenn didn't argue. He just nodded his head at Daryl. Daryl had his arm around me pushing me rather quickly toward the first building.

Danielle: dare are you alright?

He nodded his head and knocked on the door drawing whatever was inside, to the door. Two walkers. Not bad. I pulled my knife out and nodded at Daryl to open the door, both of us taking a walker down. The store we were in almost looked like a mini department store. When I saw it I knew exactly what we had come in here for. Baby clothes. Judith couldn't stay wrapped in a blanket forever. I watched as Daryl scanned all the baby clothes, looking for something suitable for little ass kicker.

My god was he attractive. I flashed back to when he was holding and talking to Judith. I swear I have the sexiest husband. I accidentally let a small grunt escape my lips at the thought of him right now. Maybe I wanted Daryl to hear it. And he did because he looked right at me.

Danielle: sorry you're just too damn attractive for me

I winked at him. Hell yeah I want him right now. I always do. But there was still one thing in the back of my mind. The fact that Daryl wanted to have a baby. Like we could do it. But should we? I had no doubt what was gonna happen in the next forty- five minutes but how should it end? Basically should I tell him to pull out or not and see what happens. I mean the prison is safe and secured. We could have a family but should we. I sighed, unsure of what to do.

Daryl: s'matter

I took a seat on the floor, Daryl sitting beside me. Talking this out with Daryl would help a million, I knew that.

Danielle: dare--

Daryl: if this is bout what I said back at the prison--

Danielle: -no dare, I think I want to have another baby.

Daryl looked at me dumbfounded, he was not expecting that at all. I guess I would expect Daryl to want another baby since he didn't get to see Thea grow up.

Daryl: ya think?

I pressed my lips against his and pushed him down against the concrete floor of the store. His hands quickly worked at taking my shirt off. I still have faith in God, so I believe that whatever happens is meant to be. If Daryl and I have a baby, then I know that's how it's suppose to be. Daryl stopped right after he rolled me onto the floor so he was on top. He looked at me puzzled.

Daryl: I don't- Dani I don't understand

I arched my back so my body could touch his, it's amazing the urge this man could give me. And as I looked into Daryl's eyes I realized something. Just because of the way the world is, doesn't mean we have to not do something. The world is ending, why should we stop living because of that. That should make us want to live more. And with that I made my decision.

Danielle: Daryl. I want to have another baby with you.

I saw a small grin sneak up on Daryl's face as he leaned down to kiss my neck. Nothing should stop us from living the life we want to live. Nothing