The Makeup Artist (Norman Reedus)

Later

Louise woke the next day to Norman not in bed, he had to be up for filming early, "i may as well go in with you this morning" she called out as he was in the shower. "Ill go back to mine with you later if you dont mind, bit of backup" She asked leaning in the bathroom doorway, she tickled her bump as she spoke. Norman came out in a towel and kissed her and rubbed her bump "im sure you wont have any problems there" he smiled, Louise didnt acknowledge his comment she was too busy admiring him in just a towel, she had missed that body.

Heading to set Louise went straight to the makeup trailer and saw Mia setting up on her own. "I did it! Ive left him" she beamed pulling Mia into a celebratory hug "welldone babe!" Mia praised. Louise felt so much more relaxed at work today everyone was commenting on it and saying she did the right thing and they are glad she was back to her usual bubbly self.

As the day progressed, filming was halted by the arrival of two policemen, Louise and Mia watched from the trailer window as they spoke with Robert Kirkman who pointed them towards where Norman was working with Andy and Michael Cudlitz. "Shit whats going on" Louise asked "il go see" Mia said walking outside, Louise immediately followed when she saw them handcuff Norman while Andy protested. Watching them walk away she heard the policemen say "Derek Peterson had been beaten by Norman" Louise watched in horror as he was placed in a car when Mia came up to her "i just spoke to Sean. They warned Derek off last night and Derek is pressing charges" she explained "fuck" Louise whispered. "Cover for me" she added before heading for her car she could hear Mia call out for her.

Louise got in her car with one destination in mind, Mia got in before she drove off "ill come too, you are too pregnant now" Mia said rushing to put her belt on. Pulling up outside Derek's fire station she took a deep breath "you sure this is wise?" Mia asked nervously. "No but ive had it Mi. This has to end" Louise stated as she got out the car and crossed the road to the station.

Marching in there she saw the other fire fighters going about their business and whispering to eachother as she walked past "where is he?" Louise snapped to one of the officers, he pointed to the back room. Barging in the door she caught Derek by surprise, he was brusied and looked sore but she didnt care, grabbing the glass of water on the table she threw the contents in his face "what is the matter with you!" She snapped "leave us alone! Its over now!" Derek laughed as he flicked excess water off his face "i mean it! We are done! Its not even your baby you psycho! Drop the fucking charges now...after everything you done to me!" She snapped leaning over the table as she spoke. Derek stood up and Louise nearly backed down but found inner strength and stood her ground "its not mine?" He asked "nope! Day i found out i took you to bed and you fell for it" she stared grinning, not for long Derek struck her face with his hand, Louise nearly fell back from the force, Mia and a few officers came in "whoa whoa whoa Derek man. Chill" one of them ordered as they held him back "you are a fucking whore" he seethed as he tried to wriggle free. "Drop the charges or ill tell them what you did to me" Louise threatened, he didnt take his stare off her. He could see his stance wasnt working no more and reluctantly relented.

"You okay?" Mia asked as they left the station, she rubbed her face where his hand mark was still present "never been better" Louise weakly smiled and hugged her friend on the sidewalk.

Greg and Robert cancelled filming for the day while Norman was released without charges, waiting back at the house with Louise, Mia and Sean ordered take out for them and helped her bag up Derek's stuff and leave out for the trash.

Liam came home and was pleased to see Mia, he hadnt seen her since her wedding. "Your mom and Derek are over" she told him as she gave him a playful head ruffle, he pulled out of her clutches, "get off" he teased. "Ill help get rid of that asshole" he added throwing his trophies in the trash. Louise didnt scold him for cursing in front of her, Liam was right he was an asshole.

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Norman moved back in and they re decorated the entire house and the nursery, Louise had given up work on The Walking Dead until after the baby arrives, it was due any day now and Louise was feeling fed up and hormonal.

"Who left a plate up here!!?!" She yelled from upstairs, Norman, Liam and Mingus all looked at eachother on the sofa as Louise yelled and did 'rock paper scissors' to who would confess to leaving it up there and suffer an ear bashing from the pregnant lady.

"Damn" Mingus muttered as he lost the game. Norman smirked, it was him who left the plate up there.