Among the Unknown: A Daryl Dixon fanfic

Chapter 21: Excitement

Daryl's P.O.V:

    Rick called everyone to gather in the cell block later that day to share the news. It would be pretty pointless to hide Taylor's pregnancy from everyone because they would soon see her getting bigger.

    We also needed to start gathering more things for the baby and having Herschel check her over. I made it very clear to Rick that I couldn't let anything happen to her, I want to make sure she is 100% healthy and safe.

    I swung open the cell block door with Rick behind me revealing everyone waiting. Some were standing while others were sitting yet still remaining in ear shot. Taylor was leaning against the wall a few feet from everyone.

"Alright, everyone, we have an announcement to make!" Rick boomed, the voices hushed as he spoke.  I strode over to Taylor and held my hand out for her.

"Ye ready?" I asked, she nodded and grabbed my hand, lightly squeezing it as we walked over by Rick in front of everyone. Rick stared at me, I nodded giving him the go to spill our secret.

"Now, this is some very exciting news and I wish for you all not to overwhelm them." He took a deep breath, "Daryl and Taylor are expecting a baby."

    That's when the whoops and hollers started. All the women were jumping up and down hugging Taylor while the men attacked me with hugs and claps on the shoulder.

"Congratulations man!" Glenn beamed, grabbing my hand in a strong shake.

    I couldn't help but smile, like really smile! Everyone was so excited and.... Proud. Just like Rick said he was.

    They all looked at me differently. Not like before when they all thought I was just some angry hillbilly, but they were looking onto me as a friend and soon-to-be father. I think I like it....

Taylor's P.O.V:

I was being attacked with hugs, kisses and.... HUGS! Everyone was so happy for Daryl and I! He was even smiling to everyone. Like really smiling, full on teeth showing, eyes scrunched smile.

    The excitement had died down a bit but you could still feel the excitement in the air. Rick insisted that Herschel check me over for anything and to just make sure I was ok. Daryl followed me into our cell and sat beside me, holding my hand as Herschel got all his medical equipment ready.

"Alright, breath in." Herschel instructed as he pressed a stethoscope to my chest. I breathed deeply and exhaled as needed. He moved the cold plate to my back and again, I breathed deeply.

"Good, your lungs sound very clear." He continued his venture on with many other little tests and look overs to make sure I was ok.

"Now, you may be curious as to some things. Ask away." He patted my knee. There were questions that I had and was curious about. I bet Daryl had some to.

"Should she be out on runs an stuff like tha'?" Daryl asked, we were both on the same page, clueless. I've never done anything like this and he hasn't either. Though, we'll be learning everything together.

"Yeah, I think she'll be fine on runs as of now. Once she starts getting bigger though, that's when she'll have to stay behind, and do laundry." He joked, he knew I always hated doing laundry around here.

    I looked over at Daryl to see if he wanted to ask anything else. He shook his head and so did I. I did have a question I wanted to ask Herschel but I wouldn't ask it if Daryl was around.

"Well, your all set then. Rick has insisted me to do continual check ups on you from time to time so we'll be getting to see a lot of each other." I chuckled, Herschel started to gather up all his things and neatly place them where they belonged.

"I gotta take a piss, ye stay 'ere!" Daryl whispered, I nodded and watched him stand, soon leaving the room. This would be the perfect time to ask Herschel my personal question...

"Hey Herschel, I got one more thing to ask you." I lowered my voice just in case anyone outside the cell heard, that would be a little embarrassing.

"Shoot."

"Well... Is it, "safe" to have sex while I'm pregnant?" I scratched the back of my neck suddenly feeling uncomfortable with the question hanging in the air.

"Yes, it's perfectly safe." He chuckled, "In fact, it would most likely speed along the process, and help a more refined production with the baby." I sighed, slightly relieved. It's hard enough trying to keep our hands off each other now but for 8-9 months?! That's assanine!

      Right as I sighed, Daryl walked back into the cell. Damn, dudes per fast! I stood up and grabbed both his hands, pulling him to me. I burying my face in his neck and peered over his shoulder to see Herschel leaving the cell.

    He turned and looked at us, catching my gaze, "Thank you." I mouthed, he nodded and walked away, continued on with his duties.

"Wha's with all tha huggin?" Daryl asked making me laugh.

"I just love my handsome redneck." I told him, pulling away and staring into his eyes. His thumb landing on my chin, holding still as he leaned in.

"An I love mah beautiful,pregnant gal." That sexy smirk landing on his face before engulfing me in a fiery kiss. His lips left mine, as he bent down on one knee enveloping my hand in his.

"So would ye do tha honors of marrying me?"