5 Years later, they found a cure. Your daughter had grown up to be a beautiful young lady. She had inherited Carl's eyes. It almost made you cry whenever you looked at her. Beth had grown up with an 'older sister' Judith. Carl would have wanted her to have a good home as well.
She had a love for reading. She was just like Carl. You always had to keep reminding yourself that you were strong, but some days that didn't work. Some days, you had to remind yourself that Carl said that as long as you were with him, you were safe. Carl was with you all the time. You were sure he was watching over you and your children.
Everyday, Beth would come home from school and ask the same question.
"Where's daddy? Everyone else at school has one. Why don't I?"
It made you cry every time.
It also shocked you that when Carl died, it was so quick. Ending a life just took one bullet.
You finally answered your daughter one day after school. She was about 6 years old by now.
"Baby, I need to show you something."
"What is it momma?" she asked.
That's when you explained what happened to Carl. This was the easiest way to tell Beth about her father's death. You gave her this book.
"See baby? Daddy was a hero and fought against the bad guys. Thanks to him, we are still here right now." Your daughter started to tear up.
"Daddy won the war mommy." she whispered.
"What do you mean? Daddy isn't here with us now. How did he win?" you asked.
"Daddy didn't win for what he wanted, but he won for what was right. He saved the world mommy!" she smiled.
"He did baby. So please don't be sad that daddy is gone. He wouldn't want you to be sad." you say.
"Okay." she nodded.
"I think we should go to bed." you say.
"But I'm not tired" she whined.
"Beth Lori Grimes. Get your butt to bed" you joked.
"Okay mommy." she said as you tucked her into bed.
"I love you Beth." you said.
"I know mommy. I love you and daddy too." she whispered.
"Goodnight my princess." You said as you shut the door.
You walked over to your room and walked in. You took off your wedding ring, that you bought after the apocalypse, and put yours and Carl's on the nightstand.
"Goodnight Carl. I love you. For now and forever." you whispered.
That's when you swore you heard him answer.
'I love you too my beautiful wife.'
And then all of a sudden it smelled like soap and mint.
The End
