Keep Moving Forward (Sequel To Redneck Lover)

Chapter 4

*Third Person*

Daryl was working on the car to get ready to leave with his group to get the meds. He was lost in his thoughts as he worked under the hood of the car. Adelyne was so close to having the baby. His happiness grew but so did his worry. So many things could go wrong. Certain things were crazy at the prison. People where sick, Glenn was sick. Hershel insisted on helping the sick, Daryl was heading out and Adelyne even in her condition was helping out. Maggie was reinforcing the fences while Rick was worrying about other stuff. A voice brought Daryl out of his thoughts.

"Hey"

Daryl glanced up to see Michonne.

"Hey, glad to know you're still here."

Michonne looked at him.

"Where else would I be?"

"Runnin off"

Michonne came closer.

"You know I'm not runnin off....so its just gonna be me and you like back in the old days?"

Daryl chuckled.

"Yeah and Bob. He knows what we need we could use him" He explained.

Silence fell over them and Michonne sighed.

"So, what's the status of baby Dixon?" She asked.

Daryl scoffed chuckling.

"So far so good. Nothing to worry about, I'm excited...and terrified" he asked.

Michonne cocked her head slightly indicating she was confused. Daryl went back to fixing the car.

"It's just...if I lost Adelyne I-"

"Hey, stop. You can't go there. She'll be fine"

Daryl didn't give her an answer. He just hoped she was right.
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*Daryl*

I went to find Adelyne to say goodbye. I found her and she was squatting filling up a bucket of water. She looked like she was shifting and wobbling keeping her balance. I watched her fill the bucket and go to get up but tipped back and fall right on her ass.

"Damn it" she squealed.

I ran to her and helped her to her feet.

"What are you doing babe?" I asked as I made sure she was steady.

"I was going to make rounds bring some water to people. Make sure they stay hydrated" she explained.

I picked up the bucket of water.

"You don't need to do that. You need to be resting" I explained.

She looked up at me several stray hairs slipped from her ponytail. She looked beautiful the way the sunlight was hitting her.

"I don't need to rest I'm going to help. I'm tired of sitting around. Did you come to see me cause you're leaving?"

I nodded and pushed a lock of hair from her face.

"Yeah, Tyreese is coming too so one more body. More protection"

Adelyne took my face in her hands.

"You come back safe okay."

I pulled her against me.

"Always. I love you"

"I love you too."
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*Adelyne*

I entered isolation feeling queasy and dizzy. Rick was busy with the fences with Carl. Carol hadn't come back from the run yet. I couldn't find Maggie so I had to get to Hershel. I pushed open the door coughing.

"Hershel" I muttered.

I leaned against one of the rails leading up the steps. I was getting hot. Suddenly I felt a sharp pain my side. I winced, I forced my feet to move.

"Hershel" I called again feeling weak.

"Adelyne"

I looked over and seen a very sick Glenn.

"Glenn...where's Hershel?"

Glenn slowly came towards me. I felt another pain and I winced.

"Al..."

"I need Hershel" I gasped.

Not only was I not feeling good I knew what was happening.

"Why what's wrong?"

"I'm in labor."