Back: A Bethyl Survival Story

Truth Behind Lies

Truth Behind Lies

Pulling over into an abandoned driveway, I get out quickly to take a piss on a tree by this house. Beth gets out of the car also, telling Bentley to stay in the car. Two shakes and I zip my pants up turning to find Beth right behind me.

"Shit! You scared me!"

"Sorry." She kisses my cheek. "We should check for supplies or a place to stay tonight. The cars wearin on Bentley and Sarg... and me for that matter. That and we're almost on empty."

"Okay. Let's clear this house, and we can stay here till morning where we can find more gas and supplies." Heading back to the car, Bentley sits with his head out the window. "Hey, kiddo, Beth and I are gonna clear this house out. Roll the window up and stay quiet with the doors locked. don't open them for anyone else but Beth or myself."

"Daryl, I have to potty an so does Sarg." He whispers so Beth not to hear.

"Okay... Beth why don't you look around the front for anything. I'll be over in a bit. Okay go pee. don't go far. Just over to that tree I was at okay?" Getting out of the car the boy an dog go to the tree and make sure Beth isn't around before going. When they're done they come back and I open the door, letting them back inside. "Okay, remember, stay quiet and keep the doors locked."

"Okay."

I reach Beth waiting for me at the door and she smiles. She knows why I told her to come over here and she kisses my cheek. Damn, if being nice to this kid is all I need to get kissed, I can't wait to find out what it takes to get laid.

"On my count." I knock on the door and to my surprise it opens up.

"Can I help you?" An older gentleman opens the door and Beth and I step back. We haven't had that happened since... well before this walker shit.

"Sorry, we were just... do you mind us asking for a place I stay the night?" I flat out say it. No need in wasting time.

"Of course you're welcome. Please bring in your son and pet. It gets cold around here at night." I look at Beth and we head back to the car. Before having Bentley open the door, I need to talk to Beth.

"He thinks Bentley's our son... What should we do?"

"I think, maybe, jus go with it. But we have to talk to Bentley first." she leans against the car and Bentley opens it.

"Lil man, there's a guy and maybe his family here..."

"Are they not letting us stay?"

"No, he is, it's jus.... well he thinks you're our son. So we have to pretend that you are. Call me dad an Beth mom okay. In the morning we'll leave."

"Oh... okay. What about Sarg."

"He's coming too. Now come on before he gets suspicious." Getting inside, we are all amazed at the size this place is. Two living rooms downstairs with a half bath, kitchen and dinning room. A basement with games and lounge area, plus generator and bathroom. And upstairs, give bedrooms, a library/office and two full baths.

"You're house is very lovely..." Beth begins to compliment him when the man interjects.

"Dr. Paul Stone. But you may call me whatever you like."

"Are you a medical doctor?" Beth asks the older man who is looking upon each of us carefully.

"Yes and no you could say. I did go to school, long ago mind you, for neurology, but that's not what I did before this."

"No?"

"No. I found out my true calling was writing and was trying to sell one of my books before the world turned. I didn't catch your names." He looks at Bentley who is hiding behind me and I place a hand out.