He looked over her, feeling over her throat and arms frantically as his chest heaved from exertion. She stood there – sobbing – letting him feel his way to reassurance before crushing her into himself.
His arms wrapped around her and she wept into his chest, using every bit of strength to hold herself together before pulling back slightly to look into his eyes.
"Teach me," she begged. She couldn't continue this way any longer.
But he wasn't ready just yet. So Daryl simply nodded and tugged Carol into him once more, holding her close and letting his relief wash through him.