Home Is Your Heartbeat ('Home Is' Book Two - Daryl Dixon)

Chapter 1 - Never Tear Us Apart (INXS)

NATE

"Can I please go home now?"  Bob drew the I.V. needle from my arm.

Just want to be in our own bed....with Daryl.

I'm finding it hard to equate this calm and professional man with the 'Bob'  that my hubby has just finished raging about. A man who'll do anything he can to find solace in alcohol?

I know it'll take a long time for Dixon to trust him again, if ever. Especially considering the outcomes of Bob's desperate actions so far.

When I came to a little while ago and found myself in Daryl's arms?

Well....I'm pretty sure that made me feel a whole lot better than any medicine ever could.

He'd been telling me all about what went down while he was away, including the Walker breach in the prison. That must've been the reason for the gunfire that I'd heard earlier, before I passed out?

Dixon also told me that Glenn and Sasha are on the mend. But I still have to see for myself....pig-headed cow that I am  😉

Took a little while before he got me back to our tower. As everyone else was checking me out, too.

Once he laid us on our bed, wrapped his arms around me?

I feel like I've been given a second chance. And I grab hold of it with both hands.

For the rest of the day we sleep, talk, and eat. And in-between....he kissed me better. There are quite a lot of tears, though. Once the realisation hits me of just how many people we've lost.

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Upon waking up this morning, I feel a hell of a lot better. So much so, that I....well....I simply can't help myself?

I take advantage of my poor, exhausted husband. And don't feel an ounce of guilt  😁

Pfffft!

Now don't you all go looking at me in that tone of voice! Every single one of you would've done exactly  the same if you were in my shoes, if not a whole lot more.

C'mon....own it!

Pretty sure that I make it up to him, however. By going at a nice leisurely pace on account of his advancing years and all  😉

Daryl grudgingly agreed that I could venture outside and get some fresh air. Made me swear to not overdo it. And we sealed my promise with another uber-toe-curling kiss, before he finally let me go.

Flinging my rifle over a shoulder, I grab my bum bag of extra ammo clips. Toddle down the steps before he can change his mind. Shakily, I'll grant you. But down, nonetheless.

He hovered about anxiously until we reached the courtyard. Then, I gently pushed him away with a smile and a promising wink.

"Off with you! Go and play with the big kids for a while. Tonight, you can heal me some more. Remove my dressings, and give me an injection....or two? "

He gave my bottom a caressing pat, then wandered off with a backward glance of satisfaction on his face. Am pretty sure that I have the same on mine, as I meander my way down to the veggie garden.

Yup....feeling waaaay better. Thanks to my morning consult with Dr Dixon!

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Now, Kevin from Woodbury is a proper talker. Today, however, he's up against some serious competition.

Will, Jeanette and Wallis are also babbling away a mile a minute....between laughing and coughing. All are so very happy to be alive. And this is their first time outside, too. Since the infection hit.