The group all filed in with Jenner into a small elevator. 'Doctors always go 'round packin heat like that?' drawled Daryl. Mickey and Glenn shared looks with each other, trying to contain their laughter.
Carl and Sophia's eyes widened when Dr. Jenner brought out the needle needed for their blood samples. Both of their moms sat with them. When it was Mickey's turn she took a seat in front of Jenner and he immediately started small conversation. 'And you are...?' 'Mickey' 'So Mickey, don't you think its a lovely evening tonight?' she laughed. She liked him. 'I heartily agree doc. Its a perfect night for star gazing.' He chuckled with her and before she knew it, the needle was gently removed from her arm and she was free to go. 'See ya around Mickey.' 'Likewise Doc.' She blinked heavily before going over to lean against the wall with Daryl. She could feel a head ache coming on and she shut her eyes.
'You alright?' asked Daryl as he watched Glenn go for his turn. 'Yeah Im good' Mickey replied with a small smile. After everyone had their blood taken Jenner led them down a small corridor. 'Are we underground/' asked Carol from the back. 'You claustrophobic?' 'A little' Jenner smirked to himself. 'Try not to think about it' He then told the group of a rec room that the kids could enjoy, although they were told not to plug in any video games. 'The couches are comfortable, there are some rooms here but there are also cots in closets. Oh, and if you take a shower, go easy on the hot water.' Everyone stopped mid step. 'Hot water/' asked Glenn amazed. 'Thats what the man said' said T-Dogg.
Mickey stepped into the shower and let go a relaxed 'Ahhh' when the warm water kissed her skin. When she got done she walked in front of the mirror and wiped away the steam. Her eye looked a lot better, though it was still discolored. Her long chocolate hair had more of a shine to it and her cool grey eyes started back at her. She wrapped herself in a towel and stepped out of the bathroom and saw her clothes lying on a table. She was happy to find that they were clean..er.
She followed the sounds of loud laughing and talking and was led into what looked to be a kitchen and dining room. 'Hey there she is!' said Dale with a jolly grin. It was obvious he was a bit tipsy. Bottles of wine were being passed all around the table. There were no more seats left so Mickey went to lean against the wall in between Daryl and Glenn. She joined in the laughter that reverberated off the walls as Carl wrinkled his nose at the taste of wine. Glenn walked to the table and picked up a bottle and started reading the back. 'Oh no Glenn not you' said Daryl in a teasing manner. He almost dropped the bottle, 'Oh no I uhh.' 'Come on china man I wanna see how red ur face can get' everyone uttered a loud 'Ooooh'. Glenn then popped the top off and took a big swig straight from the bottle.
The food was good and the conversations were friendly. Suddenly Daryl appeared behind Mickeys chair carrying a bottle of Jack Daniels. 'C'mon Mickey, have a drink wit me' Lori looked up from her conversation with Dale and Andrea. 'Uh Daryl, I don't think its a good idea.' 'Oh common, a little drink aint gunna hurt 'er , wont it Mick?' She looked around the table. Many were trying to hold back smiles. 'Naw, I don't think so. Give it 'er'. He handed her the bottle and she took a small swig out of it. The amber liquid left a trail of fire down her throat but she showed no signs of discomfort. Everyone cheered for her and Daryl ruffled her hair.
She raised her glass of cranberry juice before her. 'A toast to our savior, Dr. J, and to all the hangovers that most of us will be experiencing.' Everyone raised their own glasses and laughed with her. 'Here here!' Shane took a drink and then his face became serious. He twisted around in his seat. 'So doc what happened here, wheres everyone else?' The room fell silent. 'A lot of people panicked upon the news of the outbreak. Many couldn't even face walking out the door..there was a rash number of suicides. Many...'opted out', as I like to call it. The mood dampened immediately. 'Dude you are such a buzz kill' said Glenn.
The night carried on as people began leaving the table. Soon there was only Daryl, Mickey, and Glenn. Daryl began nodding off while Glenn was clutching the table as if it was about to tip over. 'Okay obviously you both are wasted.' she helped Daryl to his feet and wrapped an arm around his waist before doing the same for Glenn with Daryl helping. Surprisingly. 'Whose room is closest?' she asked. 'Mine iz' said Glenn with droopy eyelids and a smile on his face. 'Across hall frm Dales rm .' Fortunately she passed Dale in the hallway and he was able to tell her where Glenn and T-Dogg's room was. She placed Daryl against the wall right next to the door. 'Stay here okay? Im jus gunna go inside fer a bit.' he nodded and took another swig from the bottle he was still clutching.
She walked Glenn over to his bed while T-Dogg watched with an amused expression. She smiled and rolled her eyes towards Glenn before pulling back the comforter and sitting him down. Glenn immediately started to curl into a ball on her. Quickly she untied his shoes and pulled them off his feet before removing his baseball cap and pulling the blankets over him. 'Thanks Mick' Glenn said before shutting his eyes and snoring lightly. 'G'night T-Dogg' she said as she quietly shut the door.
Daryl was till leaning against the wall with a now empty Jack Daniels bottle. He pointed out his room and she pushed the door open with her foot. he sat down on the bed and yanked off his own shoes. Mickey pulled the covers around him before quickly giving him a light kiss on the cheek. Daryl was surprised but managed out a 'Thanks darlin..hey where you sleep?' she laughed at his choice of words. 'I got a room, g'night' She walked out the room and wasn't there to see the content smile on Daryl's face before he passed out.
