Time of Dying

by Tales from a Teacup

Gertrude and her family has not seen any sign of living existence ever since the walkers had taken So when they meet up with Rick's group in the middle of troubling times with the Governor, can they really be safe? Will her siblings choose to fight with a band of misfits or join with a corrupt sanctuary? What will happen between Daryl and Gertrude if she picks

13. Until the End

During the episode,This Sorrowful Life

Gertrude shivered slightly as she sat on the concrete steps over the cell block. Her eyes were glazed over from crying as she looked out at the walkers still trying relentlessly to get at her. She took in a shaky sigh as she wondered if any of them were trapped inside themselves, not wanting to eat them but asking for help. A hand on her shoulder made Gertrude jump and let out a yelp.

"Relax! It's just me" Jayne said as she sat down.

"I was just thinking" Gertrude moved slightly over to let her younger sister sit down, "How long were you out here?"

"Enough to hear you crying" Jayne said, "What's up?"

"Nothing" Gertrude sniffed and wiped her cheeks, "I'm just worried about our sisters. Do you ever think they will find this place? Or maybe they're in Woodbury"

"You haven't once cried for them since we tried looking for them" Jayne retorted.

"I guess you're too smart to believe in my lies anymore. Damn, you've grown" Gertrude chuckled slightly before looking back out, "I had a fall out with Daryl. Or it was just me acting like some kind of crazy chick"

"Come on! Do you know how many guys stayed with you once they found out you were crazy?" Jayne nudged Gertrude.

"That's not funny"

"I wasn't trying to make it funny"

"So then what are you trying to say?" Gertrude challenged. "That Daryl is my some-kind of soul mate in this hell? After everything that's been going on, you still think that love is an option in this world? Daryl cares more about his brother than anything in the world. Just as much as how I care about you, Alyssa, and David more than anyone in this prison cell"

Jayne only gave a slightly raised eyebrow before she nodded off into the distance; Gertrude turned and followed her sister's gaze. It was Daryl, walking quickly down the field, avoiding the booby traps and walkers as he seemed to be tracking for something. He got to the edge of the forest before turning around and looking right at Gertrude before disappearing. Gertrude got up and walked a few paces but then stopped; she turned around and noticed her sister with a slight smile on her face as her point was proven.