Happy Accidents

Chapter 19

//Tess's POV

Dwight met me at the entrance.

"So where is Negan?" I asked, looking around.

"He's with his wives right now," he answered. "Would you like me to deliver a message to him on your behalf?"

Though I didn't agree with his whole idea of having multiple wives, I put on a fake smile. "It's fine," I assured Dwight. "I'll wait here. Just send him over when he's...done."

The man nodded in reply and walked off.

I walked over to the gate and put my back up against it. I slid down until I was sitting on the ground.

The intense heat made me regret wearing long sleeves, but wearing short sleeves wasn't exactly an option for me anymore. It never really was.

I sighed and picked at a loose string on the end of my sleeve, waiting for Negan.

//Rick's POV

Michonne, Jesus, and I walked to the end of the hallway in Dr. Smith's house.

Coming to a closed door, Jesus rapped on it a few times with his knuckles.

"Come in," we heard Sasha's voice call quietly.

Slowly opening the door, we saw Sasha, Abraham, and Glenn surrounding a bed, which Maggie was asleep in.

Glenn immediately got up and wrapped me in a hug.

"I'm so glad to see you right now," he mumbled.

I clapped his back. "You, too," I replied.

I proceeded to give Sasha a hug and Abraham a squeeze on the shoulder.

As Michonne greeted everyone, I went to sit next to Maggie's bed.

As I lightly shook her, I saw her groggily open her eyes and look at me.

When she realized who I was, she smiled and took my hand, sniffling a little.

"Hey," she said softly.

I smiled. "Hey," I greeted. I put my free hand on the top of her head, stroking her hair slightly in a platonic way.

"How are you feeling?" I asked.

She sighed happily. "A lot better," she assured, relieving me.

I smiled and let Michonne visit with her.

//Tess's POV

Around an hour later, I felt a shadow cover me.

I looked up in surprise to see Negan standing in front of me, swinging Lucille carelessly.

Quickly standing up, I wiped the dirt off my pants as the Savior started to speak.

"Dwight let me know you were here," he informed. "What can I do ya for?"

I took a deep breath before answering. "I need to talk to you," I told him. "About Alexandria."

//Carl's POV

As I followed Rosita into Alexandria, I kept glancing around, looking for Enid.

Finally, once I got an idea of where she'd be, I turned to Rosita.

"What time does the dinner start?" I asked.

She thought for a moment before answering, "In around 20 minutes, probably. We're holding it in your house."

I nodded. "Okay," I said. "I'll meet you there."

And with that, I ran off.

//Enid's POV

I hadn't moved my position in around 20 minutes. I just sat in front of the wall, gazing at the names off all the people we've lost.

Suddenly, I heard a familiar voice. "Enid?" it asked.

I turned around quickly to see Carl standing behind me, his eyes flicking between the wall and me.

I stood up in confusion.

"That was a quick hangout with Tess," I remarked.

"She wasn't there," he replied, staring at the wall and walking past me to get closer to it. "What are you doing here?"

I sighed as I stared at the names. "I don't know," I admitted. "Just felt like coming here. To remember everyone, I guess."

He nodded before turning his head to look at me, squinting his eye in the setting sun.

"My dad and Michonne back yet?" he asked.

I shook my head.

He sighed. "Gabe wants to have a "family dinner"," he told me. "Wanna come?"

I considered it for a moment. "Sure," I complied. "I just gotta let Olivia know where I am."

He nodded, seeming distant.

I sighed in disappointment mentally. He seemed really sad that Tess didn't show.

Finally, he shook his head slightly, almost like a dog would do, as if clearing it out of his head.

He then turned to me and gave a fake smile.

"Come on," he invited and started walking towards his house.

I sighed and followed him.

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Author's Note: What do you guys want to happen next?