They entered the cell to see Carl laying on the bed talking and playing with Judith perfectly content. His eyes went to his dad's and Beth's entwined hands and grinned.
"'Bout time, Dad."
"Thanks," Rick grinned, chuckling at Beth's blush before wrapping the arm that held Beth's hand around her shoulder as well, tucking her against his side.
Judith took notice of her parents finally and reached her pudgy arms out, crying "Mama." Beth let go of Rick to pick Judith up, who immediately reached out for Rick. They passe3d her back and forth until Judith was giggling maniacally and her parents and brother started laughing too.
"You guys are finally, officially together?" Carl questioned after the laughter died down.
Rick and Beth exchanged looks, smiling at each other before turning their smiles to Carl. Carl's grin was immediate as he stood up. He hugged Beth before smiling brightly at his father and sister.
"We're family, right?" Carl asked.
Rick nodded affirmation, reaching out with one hand to bring back against his side. He settled his hand on her hip, Judith on his opposite hip, her little hands reaching out for Beth's long golden hair.
"When Beth moves into your cell, can I have her cell? I'll share it with Judith."
Rick laughed again as he took in Carl's eager face. "Beth an' I will discuss it, son."
Carl nodded and grabbed his coat. "I'm going to work on the garden."
Once Beth and Rick were alone in her cell with Judith they sat on the bed facing each other and let Judith crawl around next to them. "Ya don't have to move in with me or give your room to Carl." Rick spoke quietly, almost bashfully.
Beth reached out, cupping Rick's face in her hands and pulled him close. She whispered against his lips. "It's a good thing I don't sleep well by myself, isn't it?"
Rick pressed their lips together in a quick kiss. They broke apart, "You mean that?"
"Rick Grimes, I'm in this for the long haul. I'm yours."
That night Beth's belongings were moved to Rick's cell. Two days later they helped Carl move to Beth's old cell. Rick promised that on the next run, if it was possible, they'd find some paint and give him as normal a room as they could.
A/n: This is the second to last chapter of Picture Perfect. I know this was extremely short, but, it was all that was needed. The final chapter will be up in an hour or two.
