Alone & Lost

15.) Precious

"She looks like you," Henry said quietly, smiling as he held the small baby. Her eyes were bright blue, her head had a layer of dark hair on it, already growing a decent amount. Her nose was small and soft, perfect sized for her face.

"Yep," Navy admitted. She let out a soft sigh, placing her glass down in the sink. She leaned against the counter, closing her eyes and taking a slight breath.

"What's wrong?" Henry asked, jumping to his feet with the baby in his arms.

"I'm okay, I just need the water to kick in," She shook her head, standing upright and moving to Henry, where she sat back down on her spot on the couch. Henry sighed, glancing at Daryl, who was angrily mumbling swears to himself. He was not happy that he was on couch arrest.

"Do you want to hold her?" Henry asked. Daryl grunted, shaking his head. Henry smiled. "Hold her."

"I already did," he mumbled.

"Daryl," Navy mocked. She stood up, gently scooping the baby from Henry's arms. She sat down next to Daryl, laying the baby in his lap, so he was forced to grab her head and support it. Navy grinned. Daryl huffed, lifting her up to his chest. She stretched in his arms, her eyes fluttering open and then shutting again. Her lips stretched to a childish accidental smile. Daryl's eyes met with hers.

Navy watched him, smiling.

"You're good," she mumbled before walking back to her couch and laying down. Daryl admitted to himself that he loved holding Navy's kids. He hates the majority of children, but there's something special about Sam and Elle. Sure, he loved Judith, RJ and CJ, but he enjoyed holding Sam and Elle more.

Cooper licked Daryl's hand. He softly grinned, letting his fingers ruffle through Cooper's fur before his hand returned to support Elle's back. Cooper pranced over to Navy's couch, jumping up and snuggling between her and Henry.

Everybody in that living room was happy, enjoying their time that they had together. Navy eventually retrieved Elle from Daryl when she started crying, and fed her.

***

Daryl finally fell asleep after days of complaining and swearing under his breath.

Navy was on her side, head resting on Henry. Cooper was sleeping at their feet, supporting Sam, who was using Cooper as a pillow. Elle was safely nuzzled in between Navy and Henry. Navy looked down at her two kids and Cooper, grinning at how precious they all appeared.

In the couple weeks that Sam has gotten to know Elle, he's grown to love her. He started to hold her himself very gently, which surprised Navy and Henry since he plays so roughly with Cooper. Even though Sam looked as if he would always be gentle, he was never left with Elle alone, just in case.

Daryl healed faster than expected. He's now allowed to walk, but no shooting his crossbow, killing any walkers, running, etc. Saddiq, Enid and Navy agreed that Daryl would need another week or two or so until he can begin physical therapy to regain his strengths.

The group talked, and decided that Negan was telling the truth. Dustin and his family were released from the room they were being held in. Even though Negan was telling the truth, he was still being held in the cell of the basement. He agreed to help them out, as long as they gave him a place to lay his head, talk to Navy, and some food to eat.

Although, before Navy goes down there by herself, Rick wanted to have a talk between himself, Negan and Navy.

"Before I allow you to talk to Navy by yourselves, we have to discuss something," Rick told Negan as he and Navy sat down on stools. Rick looked at Navy.

"We talked, him and I," Navy motioned towards Rick as she talked to Negan. Negan listened, allowing her to talk and listening with full ears. "I've decided on something. We've decided on something. Rick is my dad. For a long time now, he has been. I call him Dad. I refer to Michonne as both Michonne and Mom, it varies. Judith, and R.J., and CJ... I consider them my siblings. Especially Judith." Navy shook her head. "I know you were a good person before. I understand that you can still be a good person, and that what you said and did to me with the Vatos, you were being forced to. I'm thankful that you didn't do everything they asked." She took a breath. "I'm willing to open up a spot for you in my life, but you need to prove to me that it's worth it. Judith is convinced your a good person, and she's a smart girl. I'll call you Negan. You aren't my dad, but I'll except you as my biological father. If you prove you're a good person, maybe you'll even be like an uncle or something. That's what Daryl is."

Rick nodded. So did Negan. "Okay," he agreed.

"If Navy comes to me saying that anything you tell her is not right or sounds suspicious, that'll be the end for you," Rick told him. Negan nodded.

"Will I ever get out of here?" Negan asked.

"Maybe eventually," Rick shrugged. "We'll have to wait and find out."