Chapter Ten:

August 2012

"Baby there's no need to run

I'll love you well

I wanna settle down"

"Settle Down" Kimbra

While Lori was not pleased with Heaven's gleeful actions on the property of a mourning family, Heaven was not at all convinced by Shane's words at the funeral. Growing up Heaven lived with a man that could lie through his teeth well enough to make the devil look like a saint. She knew a liar when she saw one. In fact, Heaven never really got a warm, fuzzy feeling from the man. He'd tried to start awkward small talk with her once or twice, but she ignored him and walked away.

Heaven didn't like liars, but she hated confrontation even more.

After the funeral for Otis, Lori approached Heaven, grabbing her forearm. The other woman looked angry over something, confusing the younger female. It was the same look her Mama used to give her before a sound beating. Heaven wasn't pleased to say the least.

"That woman just lost her husband; you can't show up dancin' 'round their front yard like that!" Lori hissed. "Show some respect."

Heaven tore her arm from the other woman's grasp. "Yes, mother."

X

Bonnie had taken a liking to the young Grimes boy. The large black dog spread itself out on Carl's bed, resting it's head on the boy's pillow. The pair was napping when Heaven found them, the sight bringing a smile to her face. A huge paw was draped over Carl's side, as if the dog was hugging him, and in return his own arm held the dog close.

Daryl appeared behind her, placing a hand on her hip, peeking into the room. Of course Heaven was watching over the child. She'd always wanted children, since he'd known her. Heaven looked up at him, blue eyes bright and pretty.

"I'ma go lookin' in th' woods." He told her, squeezing her hip a little. "Ya fine here by yerself?"

She nodded, turning back to Carl with a smile. "I'll be just fine."

X

Exhausted, Heaven slept in a little longer than she wanted. It was past noon when she rose, stretched out her sore muscles and popped stiff joints. There were no perks in being pregnant, she decided, no beautiful glow when you're in so much damn discomfort. Tossing on one of Daryl's- No, it was Merle's now that she looked closer- shirt's and a pair of jeans she couldn't button anymore, Heaven emerged from the tent she shared with Daryl.

"Mornin' sleepin' beauty." Carol greeted as she washed the laundry. "I woulda woke ya but I figured you needed some rest."

Heaven pressed her palm against her forehead. "Haven't been feelin' well lately. Ya seen Daryl?"

Carol nodded, "Took a horse and went off lookin' again."

"Wish he woulda woke me up." Heaven grumbled patting Carol's shoulder in a friendly manner.

She spent a good part of the afternoon at Carl's bedside with Bonnie lounging with them. Clyde was condemned to the floor due to his enormous size. Beth had come in once or twice to admire the dogs lovingly and question their size and ability. Carl liked to ask Heaven questions that she would answer with long funny stories.

He had asked if Daryl really saw a Chupacabra and Heaven asked him if he'd seen a ghost before. When he replied that he had, she told him that it was the same thing. The little boy asked if magic was real and she told him that she wasn't sure, but she believed in fairies. Lori peeked in on them once or twice and was thankful to the woman for being so kind to her son.

After a while she left him to rest and took the dogs out for some exercise. That was when Andrea shouted that she saw a Walker. Rick and the other three men rushed out towards it, ready to take care of the problem. Heaven approached the RV, pressing a hand on its side and one on her stomach.

"Put yer gun down." Heaven snapped up to the blond. "Sound'll attract more of 'em."

Dale told her to back off but she fired. The horrified scream of Rick caused Heaven to take to the fields, rushing towards them with her dogs at her heels. Dale and Andrea followed close behind, mortified at the sight of a bloody Daryl supported by Rick and Shane.

Heaven demanded if he was alive, if he was going to live. They told her he was fine, taking the hunter into the house for treatment. In cold, furious rage Heaven stormed over to Andrea and slapped her hard across her face with the back of her hand. The blond shrieked, holding a hand to her bruised skin before returning the hit. Heaven screamed in frustration and grabbed Andrea's shirt.

"Stop it! Stop!" Lori exclaimed, trying to pry the women apart.

"Andrea! Andrea, don't!" Dale called rushing over. "Don't hurt her, she's pregnant!"

Everything froze. Andrea released her grasp, staring at the brunette with wide, horrified eyes. Glenn stood paralyzed at the door, letting it swing back and lightly tap him. Everyone in the camp had heard. Everyone knew.

"You're… pregnant?" Lori whispered quietly like it was still a secret.

A/N: Hmmm... not sure how I feel about this chapter or how it turned out. It seemed a little better in my head. What do you guys think? I wanna write more but I gotta get to bed cause I gotta get up early for a college acceptance orientation... sigh

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