Beth woke before the sun had risen, she was a bit sick, it wasn't anything too bad but she did however throw up a little. Morning sickness echoed through her head as she laid her head on her arms inhaling slowly and exhaling slowly. But she wondered if it was something she ate? Whatever it was she was kind of glad that she had a bed to sleep and be sick in, but she wished it was in a better place like back on the farm, or somewhere safe where she can be with her family.

Gripping the sink next to her, Beth slowly stood up, her stomach feeling empty and hollow. Maybe if she went back to sleep she wouldn't be sick when she woke, although not much came up she couldn't fathom dry heaving again. It was the worst feeling in the world. She flushed the toilet and hurried back to bed and laid down, she pulled the waste basket over to the side of the bed just in case she did throw up again.

She rubbed her face and closed her eyes, her stomach rumbled and she felt as if she was going to throw up again. Or heave. Sighing dramatically hoping to momentarily block out the feeling, Beth sat up laying her head on her knees.

"Uh, who is it?" Beth asked, swallowing the bile in the back of her throat.

"Noah." A low voice said from the other side of the door.

"Come in."

Noah walked in and stood next to the door awkwardly, he wasn't sure what he should do. He wasn't even sure what was wrong, he just saw Beth sitting there. He walked over to the bed and laid his hand on Beth's back, it was saturated with sweat.

"Are you sick?"

She sighed." Yeah, kinda."

"Is it the baby?"

She sat up a little pushing her hair back." It's supposed to happen. It's morning sickness.. I think."

He nodded and sat down at the foot of the bed, he fished out a peppermint he had hidden in his pocket and handed it to Beth. She looked down eyeing the piece of hard candy, she remembered her mom used to say with an upset stomach all's you need is peppermint.

Weak but eager she took it from his hands, she opened it slowly using her teeth for an advantage. She popped it into her mouth and sucked on it, her stomach ached in response.

"Thanks." she murmured as she rubbed her eyes.

He nodded."I guess I should tell Dawn you won't be making shift."

Beth squinted." It's too early for shift."

He shook his head." No, it's just raining out. It's 8:30."

She groaned and covered her face." She's gonna be pissed."

"She'll get over it." Noah scratched above his eyebrow." Edwards already told her that you needed rest, so as long as you come out eventually she won't be too mad I don't think."

Noah touched Beth's shoulder giving a small squeeze as he left the room so he didn't get caught, Beth groaned as she laid her head back on her knees. She really wished she was with Daryl, yet she was glad she was here. But if Daryl was here with her, it'd be a lot easier to go through. She wouldn't be alone for one, or scared half of the time. But she knew that they wouldn't be here if he was here, he most likely would've thought of a plan as soon as his eyes shot open, but he had the advantage though, he was physically stronger which was needed around here. And he wasn't pregnant.

If she wasn't pregnant she would have tried escaping on the first day, but things were different now that she is, she has to think of her baby first. Everything that she did could put him or her in danger, so planning accordingly was smarter than jumping into it blindfolded.

...

Daryl walked aimlessly around the thick woods, he really didn't have a direction and neither did Rick or Michonne. They were going until they found a road or until they tired. Terminus was out for now until they found Beth, Daryl wouldn't be able to get comfortable in a place knowing Beth was out there somewhere because of his doing, he'd be too guilty.

The morning was gloomy and rainy and it really decreased their chances of finding any game, the little animals went into hiding it seemed, and the bigger ones were hunted by the dead. And right now too many people were slushing through the leaves and twigs not caring about watching their step, so any large animals or any at all will be out of their way even before they see them.

Between the weather, no game, and losing Beth, Daryl was lagging behind the other three, his crossbow draped over his shoulder loosely. His blinders were on as he looked straight ahead which wasn't smart, he should've been alert, but right now his mind was solely on Beth. Everything else in his mind didn't exist, he was a walking dead man as far as he or anyone else was concerned.

What would he tell Maggie if they came across her, he knew she wouldn't appreciate him letting someone or many someone's take her sister. He couldn't begin to imagine how Maggie could act upon hearing the news that her baby sister, her only blood relative left in this world was kidnapped. And was with Daryl at the time of her abduction. He was pissed when he found out Merle was chained to a roof and left for the dead, but there was proof of Merle still living. They had no proof of Beth's whereabouts, none at all. Not even a sliver.

"You hungry?" Rick asked Carl.

He nodded." A little."

"I could eat a horse right about now." Rick said hoping to lighten the mood some, but silence ensued between the foursome." I could eat it a hundred times, and never be full."

Michonne cracked a smile his way, Rick reciprocated. They both looked down at Carl waiting for him to say something, but he was unresponsive, Michonne inhaled and looked up ahead." I'm hungry... Times a hundred."

It seemed there were two people in this small group who were traumatized, Daryl looked down. He could feel his stomach grumble but he had no desire to eat, he knew Beth would give him hell for it, but he'd get sick if he forced something down his throat. He'd probably eat soon, but he knew it wouldn't be much. He didn't eat much anyways, and he probably wouldn't for a while. How could he? Guilt was eating him alive.

Michonne had fallen behind Carl and Rick, she was staring at him with a somber look. She was probably wondering what the hell was wrong with him, nobody had ever seen him so lost before. And he never let on if he was. She nudged him hoping to get him to speak, when he didn't she looked ahead at Rick and Carl.

"We're gonna fish for food, hopefully we'll get lucky."

Daryl nodded and looked down.

Michonne sighed." You worried?"

He looked back up and finally made eye contact with the woman, her face was serious but she had softness intertwined. Some caring features etched on her face as well, and for some reason he felt at ease, not completely, not Beth being back with him at ease, But, it was the kind of ease that made him less tense.

"Don't beat yourself up, we're gonna find her."

Beating himself up was something he always did and he did it like a pro, he would try to believe their words but it was hard. Truth was if it weren't for Beth being so positive and forceful about it he would still be this abandon little dog who attacked anyone who even tried to show him any kindness, when she was with him she changed him into someone he always wanted to be but never could, someone who enjoyed that kindness that she spewed, and now her being gone really drained him, it drained him so much that any kindness he'd not believe or he'd take with a grain of salt.

He felt as if he was reverting back to being the hermit that he always used to be, he didn't find things eventful anymore including speaking. Actually it was never eventful, but it was worth it talking to Beth. She was so different, and that lured him in like a fish to a shiny hook and wiggly worm, or a moth to a flame.

The group stopped abruptly, not sure what the problem was Daryl lowered his crossbow down off his shoulder just in case he needed it. Up ahead looked to be a chain link fence, a house? Rick pushed Carl behind him and slowly moved forward, Daryl brought up the rear with his crossbow slightly raised. He pushed through some thin twigs and leaves that covered the fence, Rick took out his knife and cut through some so he could see while Michonne held the rest.

"What is it?"

"Looks like a building?" Rick said unsure of himself." Old factory."

"Trust it?" Daryl asked speaking for the first time all day.

Rick looked behind him probably seeing if it was in fact Daryl who was speaking to him." No but-"

"Dad look." Carl pointed to a sign to the left of them.

The group took notice of where Carl was pointing and walked over to the sign that was attached to the chain link fence, twigs and poison ivy covered it. But they could see the writing - nice cursive, it was a name that stood out, one that was familiar, a name that made them all breath a sigh of relief but also raise their eyebrows.

Terminus...

...

Beth was brought into a small room, a single bed sat in the middle of the room with a machine next to it. She inhaled shaky breath realizing that this was actually happening, she was going to see her baby for the first time. She pictured it differently though, maybe she'd be married or at least engaged and with her husband or fiancé. She sighed as she slid on to the bed, it was uncomfortable blue leather covered in thin paper. The nurse who's name was Nicole, had informed her that even though it was early, she'd still be able to see at least something.

"I heard you had some morning sickness earlier."

Beth nodded." Yeah, I kind of still feel it."

Nicole gave a sympathetic smile." Sorry." She said as she began taking Beth's pulse, when she was done she wrote down some numbers." And how much would you say you weigh?"

Beth blew out a breath." Um, last time I checked was two years ago. I was like 110 then."

She nodded and scribbled in her notebook." Well you'll have to eat some more, it's important to eat Beth especially now.. I'll give you some vitamins that can help you stay healthy. Yesterday our officers went on a special run for you." she added.

She swallowed knowing that this was just another thing she would owe to them, but she nodded anyways and watched as Nicole moved around the room swiftly. She grabbed a bottle out of a cabinet that had some type of gel inside or at least it seemed to Beth.

"I'm just going to have you roll up your shirt a bit."

She complied and rolled up her shirt as was instructed, the brunette who was oddly enough wearing the same type of scrubs as she turned on the older looking machine, it took a minute or two before it came alive. Beth watched as she squeezed some gel on to her stomach, it sent shivers up and down her body - her skin rising into small goosebumps. She took out the wand that was attached to the side of the machine.

"Normally we don't use this until you're well into your 8th or 9th week, but..." She turned towards the machine." We use what we can, plus Doctor Edwards wanted an early ultrasound to make sure everything was okay." She paused and looked over at Beth."So you're five weeks, huh?" She asked as she pressed the wand down on her stomach.

Beth nodded nervously, fear and anticipation building inside of her." I think so, that's what Doctor Edwards said."

The woman nodded as she moved the wand around her lower abdomen, Beth stared at the screen her eyebrows knitting some as she waited to see something that looked like a baby. But she wasn't expecting what Nicole pointed to on the screen, Beth exhaled a shaky breath as her eyes focused on a little black blob it seemed, Beth's forehead scrunched up and she looked to the nurse.

"I-Is that it?"

"That's it." She assured."Your baby is the size of an apple seed, what you're seeing is the sac." she traced the black blob with her finger.

Beth nodded." Wow." She paused." Can you tell what it is? Or is it too small?"

"No, not yet."

She was astonished and felt like this moment was all too surreal, she just saw her baby...kinda. Nicole did some other things that took a few minutes before gently wiping the gel off of her stomach with a warm wash cloth.

"How're you feeling?" Nicole asked as she began turning off the machine.

Beth blinked a few times." In shock." She breathed a tiny laugh.

Nicole smiled." Do you still feel sick?"

"No, I'm actually feeling better."

"Okay good." She put the rag in the sink behind her." You'll have to have some blood tests and such before you leave, and after you can get your sonogram, I just have to go speak with Doctor Edwards first."

Worry suddenly flooded Beth."Oh, I-Is everything okay?"

Nicole nodded." Of course, he just wants to know when I'm done so he can draw some blood." She smiled." I'll be right back."

Beth rolled her shirt down as she waited, she wasn't sure how long she'd have to wait. But she was glad to be feeling better, her stomach still felt empty and the smell of food would probably make her nauseous, but the mint really did the trick. She wished Daryl was here to see their baby, he'd be surprised probably. And in shock. Sighing she looked down at her sneakers. It did strike her as odd that Nicole had to rush to see Doctor Edwards as soon as she was finished, she hoped she wasn't lying when she said that there was nothing wrong. She looked over at the clock and noted that it was noon, well 12:15 to be exact.

...

First off I'm feeling a bit blah today, was having one of my annual dizzy spells this morning so I'm hoping my writing isn't off. I know I can get like that sometimes. Also I'm having a bit of computer trouble, so updates may come slower :(

So, sort of a slower, milder chapter. Originally it was going to be over 5k words with drama, but my laptop is having issues so I cut it short. It'll be a two part chapter, there's some interesting stuff coming up next :)

Terminus was kind of an accident for them to stumble upon. I may not go through the whole thing where they're at Terminus, but I will do like segments of when they are there.

I'll be doing a flashback pretty soon too, so I'm excited about that. Probably half of a chapter of a flashback!

Anyways I'll end this before it gets too long and my rambled go on and on. Please review, it makes me update faster, and it also makes me happy that people actually enjoy reading, be kind as always and make my night and morning!

Xoxo