A/N: This is a shorter chapter. I was planning on making this the last part for episode 4 but I had been so busy that I thought it'd take too long before updating. So the next part will be ep 4 finale.

[Guest: Aww I'm sorry I made you cry :'(]

[CappyGhost: Hey friend! I'm glad you finally read it all! I saw the artwork you did for this story on your DA. It was amazing! Jess looks so beautiful. No wonder Luke loves her as well :)]

[KiwiPunch99: I'm sorry... :) I was actually afraid that I didn't make the scene emotional enough and it would play off as a really crummy soap opera. So in a weird kind of way... I'm glad I made you cry ;)]

[Clam-mentine: Those last words were for that sole reason... that they would never reunite. I did plan that. :)]


Episode 4 (Part 3):

Clementine had headed off towards the building by the river to assist Jane.

(O) Talk to Jane

The young girl headed towards the bench where Jane was seated, stuck in thought. Jane noticed her approach. "Oh hey", she greeted.

[I knew you'd be here.]

[What are you doing?]

[Are you okay?]

[…]

Clementine was a little confused as to why the woman wasn't already searching the building. "Hey. What are you doing?"

Jane shook her head slightly to regain her focus. "Getting lost in thought", she smiled in response. "Not the safest habit to have these days". She began to stand up from the bench as she spoke again. "Well, it's sometimes good to have someone watching your back. So, come on partner. Let's go check out that deck". She began to head off, "I like the height", she added.

Clem followed her towards the building, keeping pace at her side.

["Partner?"]

[Find anything yet?]

[You don't seem okay.]

[…]

"Partner?" Clem grinned. "Don't let it get to your head", Jane smiled jokingly. "Let's go".

The two headed up the stairs to reach the deck. "I hope this place is what we're looking for", Jane sighed. "God knows we could use a break".

They made it onto the deck, Jane was examining a roller door that was padlocked shut. "Check this out", she said as Clem approached. "This gate's still locked", the woman continued. "Which means no one's gotten to whatever was locked in there in the first place. Who knows what could be in there".

[Rebecca could have her baby in there.]

[Maybe there's still food.]

[Can we get in there?]

[…]

"That could be a place for Rebecca to have the baby", Clem optimistically suggested.

"Yeah. That's what I was thinking", she agreed before reaching into her pocket and pulling out a nail file. "Hm. Maybe I can pick the lock".

"A nail file…" Clem commented doubtfully. "Versatility is not overrated", Jane assured.

She kneeled down and began to fiddle with the padlock. "You know… it wouldn't hurt to try a heavier hand with this thing. See if you can find something bigger", she glanced up at Clem. "We might need to bust the mechanism".

Clem was searching the deck as Jane began to talk.

"How are you feeling?" she asked.

[Okay.]

[Why do you ask?]

[Not good.]

[…]

"Why do you ask?" Clem turned to her with an eyebrow slightly raised. Jane turned back to face the lock after looking up at Clem, continuing to speak. "It's just… what happened before. It seems like you were close with Nick".

Clem hid her face in grief.

[Nick protected the group.]

[Nick saved me and Sarah.]

[Nick was okay.]

[…]

"Nick protected the group… the only reason we got out of the yard back at Carver's was because of him", the young girl held back her tears.

"He also got you and Sarah out of that motor home", Jane agreed. "I thought that you weren't going to follow, but then he picked you up. Even when he was injured. I guess I have a lot of respect for people that can do that…"

She was close to disengaging the lock but slipped. "Ouch!" she hissed.

"What's the matter?" Clem asked with worry. "I think I almost had it… Just keep looking around", she answered.

She continued to speak. "So… Jess. She seems like an interesting character…"

[She is.]

[What do you mean?]

[She's a good person.]

[…]

"What do you mean by that?" Clem pierced daggers at Jane as she folded her arms.

"I… uh—nothing. It's just, you don't exactly get two men fighting over you for no reason", Jane defended. "But she seems… nice".

Clem just stared at her and narrowed her eyes, wanting Jane to explain what her point was.

Jane saw her look and tried to clear the air. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said anything. I know you're close with her… I just think that she unintentionally caused an issue amongst your group, and that caused a lot of problems back at Howe's… and in the motor home".

[Are you jealous?]

[It's Luke's problem, not hers.]

[There's no problem now…]

[…]

"There's no problem now, right?" Clem began coldly. "Nick is dead…"

Jane held up her hands in defence. "Hey, you said it. Not me".

Clem had heard enough and went to leave.

"Clem, wait…" Jane began. "I'm"—"Jane!?" Clem cut her off as she couched down by the stair railing. "There's someone coming towards us".

Jane crouched low as well and snuck over besides Clem to peer down at the approaching stranger. "Shit, shit, shit", she cursed in panic. "He's coming this way. And who knows if he has friends nearby".

[Why's he coming up here?]

[Should we run for it?]

[Can we fight him?]

[…]

"Why's he coming up here?" Clem asked worriedly.

"No idea", Jane admitted. "But we should scope him out and see what he's up to. I don't like having some stranger sneaking around so close to the others. We've got enough on our plates with a baby coming…"

[I'll distract him.]

[Let's just wait him out.]

[Maybe I can talk to him?]

[…]

"Let's just hide out of sight and see what he does", the girl suggested.

"Good call", Jane nodded. She looked back down to see the stranger climbing the steps. "Shit. Hide now", she whispered to Clem.

The two stalked away with Jane heading into the room with another stairwell and Clem taking cover behind the cannon.

Clem could hear the squeaking of the strangers leg brace as he moved past her and towards the trash can.

(O) Talk to Stranger

(O) Watch Stanger

Clem watched momentarily as the strange boy tried to stuff a bag into the trash can, before addressing him. "Hey", she said calmly.

He turned to face her, fear lining his face. He began to shake as he reached for his revolver and drew on her.

[Don't hurt me, I'm just a kid.]

[I just want to talk to you.]

[We have you surrounded!]

[…]

"I'm just a kid", Clem panicked. "Please don't hurt me".

He just continued to shake uncontrollably.

[Who are you?]

[Do you understand me?]

[What are you doing here?]

[…]

"Do you understand me?" she asked. He looked at her before answering "Yes…"

He became shakier, causing Clem to seize in fear that he would shoot her. "I'm Arvo", he began to speak with a Russian accent. "I am going to go. I don't want to shoot anyone…" Jane appeared from behind and began to sneak up on him. Clem noticed her.

[Jane! He's got a gun!]

[Arvo, put down the gun.]

[Okay, I'm leaving.]

[…]

"Especially", He spoke some words in Russian before correcting himself in English. "A, uh, little girl…"

"Jane! He's got a gun!" Clem announced.

Before Arvo could react, Jane grabbed him around the neck and unarmed him. She drew the gun on him. "Back up", she ordered. "Put the bag down".

He furrowed his brows and dropped the bag at her feet. Jane spoke to Clem, "Make sure he doesn't have any other weapons in there".

The young girl kneeled down and unzipped the bag, exchanging disapproving looks with Arvo.

"No. I have no more guns. I swear to you", Arvo assured.

"We just need to make sure you're not a threat…" Jane responded.

(O) Examine Pain Killers

Clem picked up one of the bottles of pills and examined the label. "Anything?" Jane asked. She darted her eyes down at Clem for a few seconds before looking back, her eyes widening. "Whoa. That's a serious stash of meds", she commented looking back at Arvo.

"No, no, no, no, no", he stammered. "Take whatever you want, but don't take that medicine. It's for my sister. My older sister… she is sick".

[You're lying.]

[Why are you hiding it?]

[Is it just you and your sister?]

[…]

"The pain makes her cry and that makes those things come. Please", he begged. "This medicine is all she has…"

"Is it just you and your sister?" Clem asked.

"No", Arvo began. "I have many friends. In the woods".

He looked back at Jane sadly but the woman was harsh in response. "Sister or not, we could really use that stuff".

"No!" he trembled. "You are not nice people. You have already left me defenceless, and now you take my sisters medicine?"

"Hey!" Jane defended. "We've got people who are suffering. Who need this medicine". She looked down at Clem as she spoke to convince the girl. "Luke's still a wreck after Carver's. Jess is struggling, Kenny's a mess and Rebecca's in pain… Look at all of it. Clementine, we need that stuff".

"My people are suffering just as much as yours. You are not special!" Arvo snapped.

[(Keep the bag)]

[(Return the bag)]

"Clementine? Yes. You must believe me", Arvo looked to her.

Clem took one last look at the pill bottle in her hand, before placing it back into the bag and zipping it up.

(?) He will remember that

"You're not taking them?" Jane asked in shock.

"I'm not robbing anybody. Just let him go", Clem narrowed her eyes on Jane who gave her a stern gaze in response.

"Thank you Clementine. Thank you", Arvo smiled at the girl. He gave an unkind look to Jane causing her to snap. She grabbed him by his jumper and slammed him threateningly against the railing, placing the gun close to his head.

[Don't do it.]

[Is it safe to let him go?]

[What are you doing?]

[…]

"You don't have to do this…" Arvo wept.

"Jane! What are you doing!?" Clem yelled.

Jane glanced back at Clem before growling at Arvo. "Don't you EVER come around here again. I don't care if you do have some sick sister. The next time I see you…" She slammed him against the railing again before pushing him away towards the stairs. "You won't just be walking away".

He looked at her and she snapped "Go" at him. He picked up the bag of medicine and limped away back into the forest. Jane dropped the gun and leant against the railing. "I can't believe I've gotten into this mess", she expressed. "Threatening some stupid kid…"

[We were just supposed to talk to him.]

[I thought you were going to shoot him.]

[We should get the others.]

[…]

"I thought we were just going to talk to him?" Clem questioned. Jane ignored her and placed her head in her hands, before turning back to the locked roller door. "Go get the others", she told Clem. "I'm going to get this place open and then we need to move in ASAP".

Clem walked down the stairs sadly and looked to see Luke approaching. As he headed towards the building, he noticed her and caught her attention. "Clem! Clem, hey! Any luck with that observation deck?" She just looked up at him blankly as he continued to speak. "I was just checkin' in on Jess, Rebecca and Kenny. They said they hadn't heard from you in a while… I don't guess there would be much but… Jane seems pretty resourceful".

[You should stay near Rebecca.]

[We found shelter.]

[We met a stranger.]

[…]

"Shouldn't you be with Rebecca?" the young girl questioned. He widened his eyes before responding. "I… uh—No. No. Kenny and Jess are way more help to Rebecca than I could be…" He scratched the back of his neck uncomfortably. "Besides… I think me and Jess need a little space. I mean—uh. Not like couple space… just, you know".

[You need to stop.]

[Okay…]

[I need to get back.]

[…]

"You need to stop that", Clem folded her arms. Luke just stared at her puzzled. "Stop what?" he asked.

"Stop being in love with Jess", she told him. "Whoa. Hey", he raised his hand in defence. "I'm not… I mean… Okay. Okay". Luke sighed and lowered his head in thought before furrowing his brows and continuing to speak. "It's not like I'm being weird about it. I mean… I'm not tryin' to smell her hair or somethin' crazy like that. I mean, I wouldn't smell her hair. I don't know why that came to mind but—uh, shit. I guess she hasn't washed it in a while… so tryin' to smell it wouldn't be the first thing I'd attempt. But it still manages to look good… and feel really, really"—"LUKE!" Clem snapped.

He gaped at the realisation of what he was saying and shook his head in shame. "Shit, listen to me. Nick's only been gone an hour and… fuck", he looked back at Clem with sadness on his face. "I thought I'd be able to handle the baby. I mean, I was there when Hudson was born… I practically raised him. But as soon as Rebecca's water broke—I just panicked. Nick wouldn't have done that, ya know? He would've known what to do".

[It's okay Luke.]

[I miss Nick.]

[Luckily Jess and Kenny are here.]

[…]

"I miss Nick", Clem sighed sadly.

(?) Luke will remember that

Luke agreed. "Yeah… me too… You know, I was a shit friend. I used to always target him for being a bad father when we got into arguments. Kind of like a married couple on the verge of divorce", he chuckled. "But the truth is, no matter how much time I spent with Hud… his face would only light up the room if Nick was there. I wish I knew what it was. I always wanted to know why… but today when Nick—I realise now what it feels like when he's gone. It feels like… shit".

He recomposed himself and was back to an authoritative manner. "Alright", he spoke. "You best head on back. I'm tryin' to keep track of everyone… Is Jane still up there?"

"Yeah", Clem nodded. "She's trying to get the gift shop open".

Luke slouched over as he headed close to Clem, lowering his voice. "You know, I can't figure her out. I mean, she really lays it on the line, but at the same time she doesn't show you anything that counts".

[I'm not sure what to think.]

[I like her.]

[We can't trust her.]

[…]

"I'm not sure what to think…" Clem shrugged unsurely.

Luke studied her face, following up with his words. "Jane seems like the kind of person who gets tempered by hardship. You know? But, when I look at Kenny now… he seems broken, and broken people get reckless".

[What about Jess?]

[You're right, he is broken.]

[You're wrong, he's protecting us.]

[…]

"Look I know you've got history with him… and look, I think he's a good guy. At least started as a good guy".

"What about Jess? Is she broken now…?" Clem glared at him.

(?) Luke noticed what you said

He was taken aback and quickly responded. "No, Clem… Jess is different. She's—well", he scratched the back of his head nervously. "She's just different, okay".

"I get it, Luke", Clem replied sternly. "You love Jess and the people you love aren't accepted if they're broken".

"She's NOT broken", he growled. "And… and even if she was—which she's not..." He waved Clem off and headed towards the stairs. "Forget it… I'm goin' to check and see how the deck's comin' along".

*TIME PASS*

Clementine made her way back to the Parker's Run memorial statue where Kenny, Jess, Rebecca and Sarah were waiting. Rebecca was leaning forward on her forearms against the wall, trying to regulate her breathing.

"I'm not supposed to be in labour yet… what if something's wrong", she asked in concern. "Everything's all right Rebecca", Jess calmly assured. "Trust me, we'd know if something was wrong".

"She's right", Kenny smiled warmly. "Babies know how to be born".

Rebecca looked up at the two, noticing Clem approaching from behind them. "Clementine!" she exclaimed with relief. "What'd you find?" Kenny asked the young girl.

"The building 'round back has an observation deck", Clem informed.

"That sounds… well, great!" Jess smiled enthusiastically.

"So the baby will be safe?" Rebecca asked.

[It's high up, so it's safe.]

[Jane's getting it ready.]

[Did we get supplies?]

[…]

"It's coming so much faster than I thought", Rebecca admitted worriedly.

"It's high up, so it should be safe from walkers", Clem reassured her.

"Sounds good. As soon as Mike and Bonnie get back, we'll go", Kenny told the girl.

Rebecca turned and held her pregnant stomach in comfort. "Hey Clem, I'm glad you made it back safe". Clementine made her way over to stand in front of the woman. "How are you feeling?" she asked Rebecca. "Scared… and it hurts", she answered sadly. "I wish Alvin was here".

Jess clenched onto the red cap tightly as she heard Rebecca's words, moving away from the others silently. Clem saw her leave but turned back to Rebecca.

[Everything he did was for you and the baby.]

[Alvin was a good man.]

[Alvin would be proud of you.]

[…]

"Everything Alvin did was for you and the baby", Clem reminded her. "Giving himself up to Carver like that… it was to keep you and the baby safe".

"Yeah", Rebecca sighed. "I know it seems like a waste of time, but I can't stop thinking about things I should've said to him… things I should've talked to him about. How am I ever going to do this without him?"

[Alvin was never scared.]

[You're going to be a good mum.]

[We'll all help you keep the baby safe.]

[…]

"You're going to be a good mum".

(?) Rebecca will remember that

"We've sure come a long way since we first met, huh? You're a good kid, Clementine. I'm glad you'll be there to watch out for this baby", she smiled. Clem smiled in response until Rebecca was hit with more contraptions. "Ugh… shit", she groaned.

Kenny stood up and came to her side. "I've got this", he assured Clem. He turned to face the pathway to the museum behind him as he continued to speak. "We ain't seen Mike and Bonnie in a while. And I ain't sayin' I don't trust them", he turned back to face Clem. "But I'd appreciate if you went and checked up on them". Rebecca turned back to lean against the wall. "Go on ahead. I'll be fine". Kenny looked around and focused his eyes on Jess who was on the other side of the memorial with her back to them and her head down. "Can you get Jess back over here as well? I kind of need her help", he asked Clem. She nodded in response.

(O) Talk to Kenny

(O) Talk to Rebecca

(O) Talk to Sarah

(O) Talk to Jess

(O) Follow Mike & Bonnie

Clem approached the young woman, noticing Nick's hat was clenched tight in her hands. "Jess…?" the girl asked worried. Jess sniffed and turned to face Clem.

"I'm okay…" she tried to smile. "Just… I needed a minute".

[Are you sure you're okay?]

[I'm not okay.]

[Rebecca needs help.]

[…]

"Well…" Clem began sadly. "I'm not okay". Jess widened her eyes in grief and lowered her head again. She looked down at the hat and brought it up to her face, hugging it against her cheek. "It smells like him…" she sniffled. She tried to keep a grip on her emotions but broke down, dropping to her knees. "Oh god", she trembled. "How do I do this…?" Jess wasn't looking for Clementine for answers, but she needed to hear something.

[You can do this.]

[Nick would want you to be strong.]

[You still have the group.]

[…]

"Nick would want you to be strong. He'd want all of us to be", Clem reminded her. "He told Luke to tell you that he was sorry…"

Jess brought her palm to her forehead, trying not to pass out as she became overwhelmed with emotions. "I love him… I love him so much…" she whimpered, tears rolling down her cheeks. Clem's eyes started to well along with her.

Jess wiped at her eyes and began to speak. "I was young when I got pregnant… I was too scared to tell my parents, so I went to my brother. Adam told me that he'd be there for me no matter what. He actually threatened to kill Nick, but I guess that's just a thing brothers say. He was so high all the time that he'd see six of someone and wouldn't know which was the right one to hit", she chuckled softly. "My parents were mad when they found out. Of course they would be. They wanted me to go to college and get the degree in teaching. But in their mind, a dumb hick had come out of its swamp and impregnated their daughter". She sighed softly. "But Nick was so beautiful. For some reason I was the only person who could see it. He was… I just loved him. He was my soul mate. Of course I said yes when he asked me to be his wife… but my parents, they could tolerate me being pregnant with his child but marrying him was crossing the line for them". Jess lowered her head sadly as her voice cracked slightly. "They told me I was a disgrace… that I was no better than a common whore. They kicked me out and told me that they never wanted to see me again…" she began to cry again and Clem wrapped her arms around her. Jess looked at her warmly and wiped at her eyes again. The sleeve of her jumper was soaked in tears. "Adam was still there for me though. He told me that he thought it was unfair that I was disowned for loving someone, when he was still living at home and doing drugs and god knows what else in his room… he was so excited to be an Uncle. But… I just wish he had gotten to meet Hud", she looked back up towards Rebecca and Kenny. "Just like I wish Nick had gotten to see Rebecca's baby be born".

[Your parents seem mean.]

[Your brother did drugs?]

[Nick loved you.]

[…]

"Your parents don't sound like they were nice people".

"No", Jess smiled in response. "I guess not… but I still love them. I hope they're safe".

The young woman took one last look at the red cap in her hands before kneeling from the ground. Clem assisted her in standing up as her knees were trembling slightly.

"Look at everyone", Jess commented. "The groups an emotional mess… maybe we need Jane to spread some of her cardboard cut-out persona around", she smiled at Clem. "Toughen us all up a bit… Jane just seems like someone I'm likely to clash with. It'll most likely be about morality. She just seems so… cold. I'm just not that kind of person…"

"She seemed upset back at the observation deck", Clem admitted.

Jess seemed slightly startled. "What… why?"

[She threatened a stranger.]

[I don't know.]

[Maybe it's all catching up with her.]

[…]

"Maybe everything is catching up with her", Clem shrugged. "She keeps talking about her sister".

"Shit… if everything is affecting her, than what hope does that leave me?" Jess looked around and frowned. "Where's Luke?"

[Checking on Jane.]

[I don't know.]

[I saw him checking the perimeter.]

[…]

"He was going to check on Jane last time I saw him".

"Really?" Jess raised an eyebrow. "Interesting…"

"What is it?" the girl asked, concerned.

"Don't worry. It's probably nothing… I should get back to Rebecca". The young woman quickly hurried back to Rebecca's side. She had placed Nick's cap on her head.

"That look suits you", Kenny smiled kindly. Jess just waved him off, but smiled in return.