A Secret Affair (Daryl Dixon) ON HOLD

chapter 20

Daryl leaned against the wall, stretching his legs out in front of him as he held his son snuggly to his chest. They could still hear the walkers in the house, hissing and growling.

"Well scoop it out in the morning kill any that's left." Rick said as he sat down next to Daryl with Judith in his arms.

"Sounds good." Daryl nodded smiling as his sons eyes opened then closed just as quickly. Rick looked over and sighed.

"Looks just like you." He commented causing Daryl to look up at him. "Just hope he as his mama's attitude." They laughed together softly for a moment before it became quite.

"I'm no good for her."Daryl said after a moment causing Ricks head to snap towards him. Daryl was looking over at Beth who was quietly talking to Glenn and Maggie.

"I think your just what she needs." Rick said as he too looked to Beth. "Shes a good kid." He laughed shook his head. "I guess I can't say that anymore." He looked over to Daryl. "Anyways Beth's a good woman, she has a kind heart and..well honestly she isn't meant for this world. She's too kind, too sweet." Daryl gave him a look and Rick held up a hand.

"Now I'm not saying she isn't tough cause Lord knows she one of the toughest people I know. Look how fast she had to grow up, she became a surrogate mother to Judith after Lori passed and she was on top of all the chores and she took care of the children. She's amazing Daryl and she needs you to protect her. She needs you to make sure she survives this world."

Daryl shook his head.

"You didn't see her when we was on her own Rick. She don't need me." Beth looked up at that moment and smiled over at them and Daryl felt his stomach tighten. Rick laughed and clasped Daryl on the shoulder

"Maybe your right but you need her and do t deny it."

"I ain't. She my light in this fuc- messed up world." He corrected him self when Judith looked at him. Rick smiled and bounced his daughter lightly. "I asked her to marry me."

Rick looked over at him.

"She said yes." Daryl glanced at Rick. "Was hoping maybe you could do it, ya know marry us seeing as to how your the leader and all that." Rick nodded a grin spreading across his lips.

"I'd be honored."

sorry for the long wait and how short the chapter is I'm just finding it hard to come up with ideas for the story. I don't want to end it but if nothing new comes to me the story might only have 2 or 3 chapters left. Not sure yet but if any of you have any ideas don't hesitate to let me know it would be greatly appreciated.