Should have given the heads up I was on vacation so I didn't post last week. Anyway, I uploaded a little extra. Enjoy!
EXT. - WOODS- DAY
Tessa hops about in the Georgia Clay mud making multiple tracks. She then trails some off into the brush in either direction. Daryl just stands back observing her behavior. He gets what she is trying to accomplish but to what purpose.
TESSA
This should keep 'em busy.
She stops next to Daryl who looks at the mess of tracks she created.
TESSA (CONT'D)
Your turn.
DARYL
That ain't gone do much. If they're good, they'll
catch on and pick up on the strongest end.
TESSA
Yes but the confusion will slow them down.
By then, let's hope to be inside Alexandria.
Until then, we should be conscience of where we step.
Daryl looks at Tessa. It is apparent to him that she has had to do this before. He plays along and steps around a few times in the clay. When he finish, they dart off in a different direction off the woodland trail.
EXT.-ROADSIDE-DAY
Daryl and Tessa rip the natural covering of the branches and leaves off the bike.
They walk the bike up the slope to the road. Just as the two are prepared to put distance between them and their possible stalkers, a Walker appears close in the two lane road between them and the way to Alexandria. It growls and limps towards them. Daryl loads his crossbow.
DARYL
I got 'em.
Daryl aims but Tessa rushes over to him. She reaches out to lower his weapon.
TESSA
No. Leave it.
DARYL
What the f- Why?
TESSA
(Digging in pack)
You shouldn't leave bread crumbs.
Tessa pulls out a medium size rope and tosses one end to Daryl.
TESSA (CONT'D)
There's more than one way to skin a cat.
Daryl catches the rope and tightens his grip on it. They run towards the Walker, the middle of the rope snags it's midsection and it staggers backwards. Keeping the rope tight, they push it off the roadside and sends it down the slope rolling. Tessa recollects the rope as they rush back to the bike. Daryl starts it up, Tessa gets on behind him. She settles in the seat and wraps her arms around him. Daryl shuffles a bit at the gentle placements of her hands. Her left across his midsection and her right covering his heart. He nearly freezes completely after feeling her body press slightly against his back but Daryl snaps out of it by rutting the engine. He gently replace her right hand to his waist.
DARYL
Relax a bit. Hang on but not to tight.
TESSA
I won't let go.
He takes off down the road towards Alexandria.
EXT. - ALEXANDRIA- DUSK
The motorcycle reaches the gates of the community and comes to a halt for the guards to open. Awaiting their arrival, Rosita, now accompanied by Sasha, opens them and Daryl rides through but he doesn't stop. Instead, he continues on through the community. The two women look on after them then closes the gates.
Daryl brings the bike to a halt in front of the house Rick and Michonne reside in. He shuts off the engine as Tessa gets off.
TESSA
Thank you.
DARYL
Yeah.
TESSA
(Beat) We should keep our little encounter on the low, okay.
Before Daryl could respond she swiftly turns and walks to Michonne exiting the house.
MICHONNE
Hey. What are ya'll up to?
Michonne reaches to hug Tessa. Daryl watches as they break the bond. Particularly Tessa. Wanting him not to confront the stranger was one thing but to not report it... This pushes his suspicion over the edge but he remains quiet.
TESSA
Nothing. We were just out and about.
Daryl was teaching me more about tracking.
Michonne flashes a smile his way then back to Tessa.
MICHONNE
If you're hungry I managed to make something I think you'd like.
TESSA
Hungry not the word. I could eat whatever moves right now.
She heads up the steps to the door.
MICHONNE
(To Daryl)
Come on in, I made plenty.
DARYL
Thanks but nah. I'm gone finish working on
this bike before it gets to dark.
MICHONNE
Well, I'll put you up a plate. Come by
and get it when you're done.
Daryl gives a nod and starts his bike as Michonne heads up the steps. Tessa stands with the door half open and leaning against it. Daryl gives her one more glance before driving riding off. Her eyes trailing him as he go. Michonne stands next to Tessa and watch her watch Daryl.
MICHONNE
Thought you already knew how to track?
Tessa shrugs.
TESSA
There's always something to learn. (Beat) Let's go inside.