They found a working vehicle and hightailed it the fuck out of there. Only stopping once along the way to refuel. By the time they reached their destination, the sun was just starting to break over the horizon and they both got their wish - to sit and watch the sunrise on the beach.
"I'm so glad we did this," Beth remarked after a few comfortable moments of silence.
"Me too," Daryl declared with a smile, "Merle's gonna flip the fuck out once he realizes I'm gone."
"He'll get over it," Beth got out of the car, "Come on."
Daryl didn't need to be told twice. Getting out, he followed her down to the water's edge.
"Kinda chilly out here."
"Nah, it's perfect," Beth peeled off her filthy shirt and then shimmied out of her shorts before running into the water.
Daryl watched her go. Torn between joining her and keeping a respectable distance. It wasn't until she beckoned him to join her, that he finally made up his mind.