Love Is Kind (Sequel to "Love Is Patient")

Chapter 10 - Crashing Down

Authors' Note: Picture of a ring. You'll find out soon enough ;)

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"Why are you so fat?"

I placed my hand on my stomach and let out a laugh. How do I tell her?

"Well, squirt, you've been out for a while"

She eyes me suspiciously, "How long?"

"One month" I respond.

Her eyes widen, "That long?"

I nod, "A lot has happened, squirt"

"Clearly" she says exasperated, "Now tell me, why is your stomach so big?"

I clear my throat, "Well...two months ago I missed my period. Last month I started puking in the mornings, I was always tired. I went to Hershel to see if it was the illness, but it wasn't"

I look at her, and she nods for me to continue, "I-I'm pregnant. I've been pregnant for three months, squirt"

She freezes, her blue eyes as wide as dinner plates. I search her eyes, waiting for her to say something. I turn around and look at Daryl and Hershel standing in the doorway, they both shrug a little.

"S-So you're telling me that you...and Daryl...did it?" she finally speaks up. I let a laugh slip out, amused with her reaction and nod. Her mouth drops open in shock.

She regains composure and looks up at Daryl, then back at me again, "Does this mean I'm going to be an aunt?"

I grin and nod enthusiastically, "Yeah, squirt. You're going to be an aunt"

She flashes her pearly whites in an infectious grin, and rushes forward to hug me tightly. She's careful with my stomach though. She gets up and steps forward to give her brother a hug. He wraps his arms around her small shoulders and surprisingly bends down to kiss the top of her head. I can practically hear her grin.

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The next day Makena was moved back into our cell. It was great to have her back in it, things were finally going back to normal. Except for the fact that there was another human being growing inside of me.

A couple of days ago, there was a breach down at the fence. The whole section came down and walkers poured in. Rick and Carl took them out, with the help of Daryl. Hershel was going out to take care of the bodies, planning on burning them. I wanted to go.

I'm wandering down the tombs to his office. He is getting his weapon ready, making sure he has everything he needs.

"Hey, Hershel" I catch his attention.

He smiles a little, "Yes?"

"Would you like some company out there? I would like to help you"

He looks at me disapprovingly, "I don't think that's a good idea. With you carrying a child, it's not safe out there for you"

"I could really use the fresh air. You can talk to me more about what to expect during the pregnancy, give me advice" I persuade.

"Do you really think Daryl will let you go?"

I sigh, "I'll explain it to him. I'm sure he'll understand"

"No. Absolutely not" Daryl says angrily. I just asked him about going out with Hershel, it wasn't taking it as well as I expected him to.

"I need the fresh air. Besides, it will probably be the last time I can go out for a long while. I asked Hershel to talk to me more about the pregnancy, tell me what to expect. Maybe tell me things I need to know about the delivery"