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"Mama?" I heard behind me. I turned around and saw Connor looking up at me. I smiled widely and knelt, letting him run into my arms.
"My boy." I cried. I hugged him right, running my hands through his messy hair.
"I didn't think you'd made it." He confessed. I sighed softly and gave him a watery smile.
"I'm here. I'm better now." I reassured, making him smile at me.
"What are you doing out? Hershel and I told you to rest." It was Glenn, walking out of the guard tower.
"I couldn't stay inside another minute. Plus, I could ask you the same thing." I quipped, making him chuckle.
"You got me. I'm on the same page as you. It's too stuffy inside there. The sickness is gone. No need to quarantine anymore, so that's good."
"Where's Carol? I needed to talk to her, but I can't find her anywhere." I asked him. He gave me a sad look and turned away.
"Talk to Rick. He uh. He knows roughly where she is." I gave him a confused look before watching him walk away.
"Maybe she's with Lizzy," Connor said, making me smile at him.
"Maybe." Connor and I made our way into the prison, finding Daryl. As I walked by him, I was pulled into a hug, almost squeezing the life out of me.
"Hi to you too." I joked. I hugged him tightly, tears filling my eyes.
"You're okay." He breathed out.
"I'm okay," I confirmed. The hug lasted longer than anticipated, making us pull back awkwardly.
I'm glad I won't be needed those letters.
"So, what's been going on?"
"Oh, I was just getting air. I uh... wanted to apologize." I started, wringing my hands together.
"About what?"
"You have to see me like that. You could've gotten sick. You risked your neck out for me. I just wanted to know it was appreciated, but..."
"You're sorry for being sick?"
"Well..."
"Nah. Don't be. You couldn't help it. You're strong. I knew you'd make it." He gave me a small smile, making butterflies flutter inside my stomach. I nodded and smiled back, guiding Connor back to our shared cell.
"Let's get to sleep, bubs."
~~~
"Carols gone." I was sitting in my bed, trying to get rid of the tiredness from my eyes.
"What?" I turned towards Daryl, looking up at him with confusion.
"Rick sent her away. She killed Karen and David." He explained. I stood up slowly, cracking my neck as I went.
