A Hard Lesson to Learn
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When Rick and Co attacked the saviors' outpost, they never expected to take a prisoner. Kali, one of Negan's lieutenants and best friend, was captured that night and held in the jail cell below Rick Grimes' house. When the war ends with Negan captured and Kali wounded, it sets the two on a path of survival, heartache, and potential happiness. Rick Grimes' plan starts to fall apart when Judith starts to ask questions. Is there really a monster in her basement?
Will Kali learn Rick's secret? Can Rick and Negan actually work together when needed?
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