Carl and Beth are both 16 (they are dating this time), Judith is 8 months old. Got the idea from TheEightFoldPath's story. I tried my own version with all sorts of twists. Please leave any comments if you want to suggest or inform me if my story is confusing. Enjoy!

Third Person POV

The Grimes family were preparing for their summer vacation in King County to stay with Rick's parents and their farm. Everybody was excited of course, Lori and Rick can't wait to see everybody and they were really excited for Judith's first time in King County ever since she was born. They live in Atlanta because Rick works there as the chief-of-police of the town's police department. Rick used to be a sheriff back in his hometown but he got offered a much larger salary in Atlanta so he moved there so he can support his family. Lori was born in Atlanta and she and Rick met there, they got married and had Carl and Judith.

Carl was the most excited person for this trip, he can't wait to see his friends again especially his special girl. He hasn't seen Beth ever since Christmas break when they went there. He missed looking into her deep blue eyes, playing with her golden locks, her singing, and touching her smooth, pale skin. He smiled to himself as he finished loading his stuff in the van and the family boarded their vehicle.

"Ready guys?" Rick asked enthusiastically.

"Yup! Go ahead dad," Carl replied with equal enthusiasm.

Rick grinned at Lori and she chuckled as they held hands and he started to drive. Their trip lasted for only 3 hours because it wasn't really a long drive, as soon as they saw the 'Grimes' mailbox by the corn field, their smiles grew brighter except for Judith who was sleeping soundly on her car seat. Rick stopped in front of a big white farmhouse (refer to the story image) that has been owned by generations of Grimes families. Rick already saw his mom already running towards, his brother Jeffrey and his dad standing by the stairs with big smiles on their faces.

Carl's POV

As soon as I got out of the car my grandma tackled me in a bear hug but I was really glad to see her so I didn't mind. She looked up at me and held my face, I have grown a lot taller than her lately and she was just up to my neck now.

"Oh, is that you my little cowboy? You've grown since Christmas," she said, pinching my cheek lightly.

"Great to see you too gramma," I smiled and kissed her cheek.

"Lori dear, how are you?" Grandma then greeted mom while I walked towards the house. I saw my uncle and grandpa waving at me.

"How ya been Carl! Wow look at you, you're as tall as me now," uncle Jeffrey ruffled my hair and I looked at grandpa.

"Hey there sport, how's about a hug," he put out his arms and I gladly accepted his hug.

"Hey Pop! Little brother!" Dad fist-bumped uncle Jeff and hugged grandpa.

"Eeeeiiiii, there's my little angel," I saw Grandma shriek as mom carried Judith out of the car and hand the baby to her.

I sighed and smiled at my family. It really was heartwarming seeing them all together. For lunch we ordered pizza, I answered the door and got greeted by Glenn, our pizza delivery guy...

"Hiya Carl! Welcome back," he smiled and I noticed something shiny on his ring finger.

"Your engaged?!" I asked in surprise looking at his ring.

"Yup, and to the most beautiful girl you can imagine," he said dreamily.

"Okay...well...congratulations!"

"You can come to my wedding if you want, I'll call your folks to see if you all can go"

"Thanks Glenn," I said patting his shoulder.

Speaking of the most beautiful girl, it was a quarter past 12 and he knew Beth will be hanging out by her dad's farm at 1:30. He took the pizza inside and ate quickly. He finished his juice in 5 big gulps, he said his goodbyes and hurried out the door.

"Looks like somebody can't wait to get his hands on his girlfriend," Jeffrey teased and they all laugh.

Carl smiled and inhaled the fresh air rode his old bike down to Hershel's farm, the biggest farm in King County. He parked his bike by the fence, strolled through the vast field. He spotted the big oak tree in the middle of the field and heard the angelic voice he was waiting for. He crept behind the tree and peeked around to see Beth, her back turned to him while she was sitting on a picnic mat and using her hands to lean back. She was singing her favorite song again 'Parting Glass'. Once she finished he decided to alert her of his presence.

"Beautiful," he softly said.