Alone Together - Carl Grimes

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   Weeks had passed since Beth's death and Annalise felt like she couldn't cry anymore. And as tears continue to roll down her face she knew she was proven wrong. Now in the arms of Glenn, Annalise weeps as another grave is being dug up. With Father, Gabriel praying over the grave of Tyreese as the rest of the group watches in sadness.

" I wouldn't be here without him. " Annalise mutters through her constant sniffling, looking up at Glenn as he nods his head, thinking back to when they had found Annalie with Tyreese after Terminus. " I know Lise'"  He begins, trying to calm her down with the nickname. " He cared about you. " Glenn paused for a second, remembering back to when they found Annalise and Tyreese together. " You know he would want you to be strong. "  He reassured, rubbing her shoulder. As Gabriel began wrapping up his prayers, Glenn grabbed Annalise's hand, walking them both over to his grave. She watched as he put some dirt into his grave, stepping to the side and waiting for her to do the same.

Grabbing the shovel she placed the dirt onto the body of the man who she owed her life to. Glenn gives her a sad smile as she places the shovel down. Annalise grabs Glenn's hand and looks behind her shoulder getting one last look at the grave.

The group soon felt the hot sun on them as they began searching for somewhere to stay. After splitting up and being unsuccessful Annalise rests her head on Carl's thigh while they lay in the road. Maggie, Sasha, and Daryl came into view with disappointed faces, insinuating that they hadn't found anything.

 With no choice, the group decides to keep on walking hoping to find any type of supplies. The two teenagers walk side-by-side, giving each other confused looks when they see Daryl and Carol detach themselves from the group to go searching deep inside the woods.

Annalise watched as Carl walk ahead of her, swings his bag around and reaching into it, pulling out a small yellow box. He taps Maggie's shoulder handing her the small box " Found this when we were looking for water. "  This caused her to look back at him grabbing the box. " What is it? " She questions. " I think it used to play music. It's broken. " He replies back, watching her open the box. Maggie gives him a weak smile before thanking the boy.

Carl pauses his steps, allowing Annalise to catch up to him after his heartfelt moment with her mother. " That was really sweet. "  She says, earning a soft smile from him as his ears went red from behind his hair.

 With their hands constantly brushing against each other, they continue walking down the long road.

" Annalise come here. " Glenn states as the sound of walkers grows near. The girl detaches herself from Carl's side. She looks at his face, noticing how serious he looks. " I need you to stay here, while we pick off those walkers. " Glenn states grabbing both her shoulders and looking straight into her eyes. Annalise goes to offer her help but gets cut off before she could speak. " I know you wanna help, but it's not about what you want. It's about gotta keeping you safe. "  Glenn says sternly, taking Annalise aback. The girl is lost for words and only offers Glenn a nod as he gives her shoulders a squeeze before walking away.

Annalise and Carl watch as the rest of the group begin to throw the walkers off the bridge. Watching the plan go south as Sasha stabs a walker, causing the plan to crumble. Annalise sees the frustration on Glenn's face but knows it would only cause him more stress if she helped. This causing her to watch the adults struggle to kill the remaining walkers. As the last walker falls to the ground and everyone regroups, and silence takes over the group.