Daryl was happier than ever before. He didn´t think he would find happiness again after Rick´s death. Now he had an adopted daughter Lydia. He was at home again. It´s been a while since he lived in Alexandria. Something was still missing. Daryl hoped that Connie would come with him to Alexandria but he didn´t dare to ask. Daryl knows that he isn´t good at romantic things but he really wanted to try with Connie. She was special. Daryl didn´t sleep much because he thought about Connie all the time. He was afraid to tell her because he didn´t believe that she would feel the same way.
The next morning Daryl was walking around Alexandria. He went to the library and he found a book about ASL. He wanted to impress Connie when they meet the next time. Daryl took the book with him and started to learn. He learned faster than he thought he would. He knows it will be a lot harder when he is talking to Connie. Daryl thought in his head "What I embarras myself?"
Later Daryl sees Lydia building a snowman with Judith. They ask him to join a snowball fight after they finish building the snowman. Most of the other join in the fight as well. They have a lot of fun but Daryl wishes Connie was with him now. He really wanted to have a snowball fight with her. Daryl was lost in his thoughts so he didn´t do well in the fight.
Later in the evening Daryl goes to talk to Carol.
"You know Ezekiel is the best thing that happened to you after everything chaneged. You should talk to him" Daryl says.
"I know, but I don´t know if i´m ready. I can´t lose him too" Carol says.
"I´m going to Hilltop tomorrow. I can take you with me" Daryl says.
"What are you going to do there?" Carol asks.
"Just making sure everything is alright in there" Daryl says.
Carol has a suspicious look on her face and says "So Connie being there has nothing to do with it?" Carol asks with a smile.
Daryl blushes and doesn´t know what he should say next.
"I saw how you looked at her at the Kingdom. You should tell her how you feel. Besides I saw you reading the book about ASL yesterday" Carol says.
Daryl blushes even more and asks "Are you coming to Hilltop with me tomorrow?"
Carol then says "Yes."
"Alright. I gotta tell Michonne. We leave in the morning."
Daryl goes to Michonne and says "I´m going to Hilltop with Carol in the morning. Just to make sure everything is alright in there."
"Okay. Tell "hi" to Connie from me" Michonne says and smiles
"That´s not…
Before Daryl is able to finish Michonne says "I saw you looked at her when you were here with Henry and Lydia."
Daryl blushes again and says "Yeah, sure."
Daryl then goes into his house to get some sleep before the trip to Hilltop. He then sees Lydia still awake and reading the book about ASL.
"I´m going to Hilltop tomorrow. I´ll be back soon. You´ll be alright in here" Daryl says.
"You must really like her" Lydia says.
Daryl then changes the subject "Actually there is something I want to tell you."
"Remember when you asked me why I left this place?" Daryl asks.
Lydia nods. Daryl then says "I had a brother. His name was Rick. We had an argument how to handle our former enemy. He wanted to spare the life of their leader. His name is Negan. I wanted kill Negan. Me and one of my friends made a plan to kill Negan. I distracted Rick while my friend was about kill Negan. We had a fight. We patched things up but be splitted up when the walker herd approached us. I went back to the camp while he decided to lead the walkers away. He got injured and he led the walkers to the bridge we were building. He blew up the bridge and he disappeared. I spent years looking for him. I never found him. I couldn´t live here until I got the closure. That is why I left this place."
Tears were coming from Daryl´s eyes. Lydia then says "I´m so sorry." Daryl then puts his hand on her shoulder and thanks her.
"I will stay here while you go to Hilltop. You really should tell Connie how you feel about her" Lydia says before going to sleep.
Daryl couldn´t sleep. The story he told Lydia brought back all the memories about Rick. Daryl missed his brother every day. Daryl had hope that he was still alive out there somewhere. He needed proof.
Daryl and Carol left early in the morning with Dog to Hilltop. The weather was nice so they were able to get to Hilltop quickly. They faced several walkers on the road but they took them out easily. They finally arrived Hilltop. Ezekiel is surprised to see them and he comes to the gate and hugs Carol.
"I´m so sorry" Carol says.
"It´s okay" Ezekiel answers.
Meanwhile Daryl is looking for Connie but he doesn´t see her anywhere. Daryl has a sad look on his face. He really wanted to see her. It´s been a while when he last saw her. Far too long. Daryl sits down at the table. Daryl rests his head against his arm. Dog lies down next to his feet.
"What if she never wants to see me again?" Daryl asks himself.
Daryl didn´t even know why he was so sad. He never felt like this before. He has never been in love with woman. He has never been with anyone like that.
"What should I do boy?" Daryl asks Dog
Dog keeps quiet. Daryl is so deep in his thoughts that he doesn´t see Connie approaching him. Connie softly taps his shoulder and she writes "I´m so happy to see you again."
Daryl immediately brightens up and tries to sign "Me too." He messes up a bit. Connie smiles and shows him the right way to do it.
Connie then kneel to pet Dog. Dog is also very happy to see her again. Dog licks her face. "Dog likes you" Daryl says.
Connie smiles and sees how Daryl keeps looking at her. Connie then writes "You have learned some ASL. Why?" Connie asks.
Daryl freezes and he feels like his heart is about bounce out of his chest. Daryl eventually says "You know why" Daryl doesn´t even realize how red his face is because of the weather. Connie smiles and approaches to hug Daryl. Daryl feels better than ever before. He slowly hugs her back.
