Here We Go Again

Chapter 29

A/N: I was pretty cruel with that cliffhanger hey? Well, enjoy!
McBrideReedusLover.~

"Carol's pregnant." Daryl finally spoke after a long pause. He didn't know what was going on in Merle's head after he said what he needed to say. There was no emotion on his brother's face.

"Ya tryin' to tell me, my baby brother is gonna be a dad?" Daryl just nodded. He was shocked to see Merle burst into laughter. "I'm sorry Daryl, can't see ya changin' diapers and shit." Merle continued to laugh. His brother, a father? That was the best news he's heard all week. "Guess I should be sayin' congratulations hey? Ain't that the brotherly thing to do?"

"I don't know, I ain't experienced in this shit." Daryl crossed his arms as his brother tried to stop his laughter.

"Well, good for you. I'm sure you'll be the best damn father ever." It was silent for a moment before Merle started laughing again.

"How the hell is this funny?" Daryl growled. Him becoming a father wasn't funny.

"I honestly don't know lil' brother. It just fuckin' is." Merle was finally able to calm down after a few more minutes of laughing. "So, guess this means I'm gonna be an uncle?"

"Yeah, guess it does." Daryl eyed his brother before continuing. "Thought I should atleast tell ya. Don't know if ya wanna be involved with the kid at all, if ya don't, than that's fine too." Daryl didn't come over to tell his brother he had to start being more involved. That wasn't what he wanted. If his brother wanted to change himself and be in the child's life, than that was great. But he wasn't going to force him. It was completely up to him whether he wanted to see his niece or nephew or not.

Merle paused for a moment, thinking on the subject. "Yeah. I think I will hang out with the kid every so often." Daryl was a little shocked to hear that. He didn't think Merle wanted anything to do with children. "'Sides, someone's gotta teach it right."

"Fuck off Merle." Daryl shook his head, but he couldn't help but smirk a little at his brother's comment. He was glad to see Merle wasn't pissed off at him.

"Ah, ya know you love ol' Merle." Merle laughed and grabbed his brother. He ruffled up his hair just like when they were kids. He would put Daryl in a choke hold and mess with his hair.

"Damn it Merle, we ain't kids no more." Daryl struggled to break free of his brother's grasp. A few seconds later, they were on the ground wrestling like they used to. Of course, Merle won the little fight. "Asshole." Daryl murmed as he dusted off his pants.

"You know it." Merle smirked.


"So, how did it go?" Carol asked as Daryl walked in the door.

"Better than expected." Daryl said and flopped onto the couch.

"Well what did he say? Was he mad at you still?" Carol sat down across from him.

"Nah, he ain't mad. Said he was gonna visit the kid every so often to teach it the right way." Daryl rolled his eyes. "Merle hasn't changed a bit."

"So, he was okay with it?" Carol was relieved. "That's good." Carol relaxed and leaned against the back of the couch. "How do you think Beth will react when we tell her?" Beth. He had completely forgotten about Beth. He forgot to tell Carol that Beth would be spending the weekend with them.

"Oh, yeah, 'bout Beth." Daryl started. "She called when you were at the doctor... She asked if she could stay at our house for the weekend since her family is gonna be gone some place. I said yeah she could." Daryl sat up so he could look at her. "I forgot to tell ya 'bout that yesterday."

"Oh." Carol nodded. "That's fine if she stays. You'll be the one to look after her, I'll be working. Which reminds me, I'm going to have to tell them about the whole pregnant thing." Carol sighed. There were so many things to do.

"I know. Already got plans to take her somewhere." Daryl stood up and looked at the clock. It was almost supper. "Ya hungry? Or can you handle food."

"I don't know... What were you planning on making?" Carol smiled up at him.

"Me? Who said I was makin' supper?" Daryl stared her down before he finally gave up. "I don't know, what did ya have in mind?"

"Maybe a grilled cheese." Carol looked up at him with pleading eyes. "It's really easy to make."

"I know how to make a grilled cheese woman!" Daryl walked off to the kitchen, leaving Carol sitting on the couch, laughing.


The week had gone by pretty fast. Carol had gotten sick around the same time every day. About a half an hour after she ate breakfast. She figured she should just stop eating breakfast and maybe she wouldn't throw up, but Daryl wouldn't let her. The baby needed food, even if she would throw up afterwards. She had to admit, she loved how protective Daryl was starting to get. It showed that he cared. She smiled to herself as Daryl walked in the room.

"Did ya take your pill yet?" Daryl asked.

"No." Carol snapped out of her thoughts. "Not yet."

"Well here. Ya gotta take it everyday woman." Daryl handed her a glass of water and her prenatal vitamin.

"Hate taking these." Carol sighed. "I can never swallow pills."

"Carol, ya gotta." Daryl crossed his arms. "I ain't leavin' till ya do." Carol just rolled her eyes. She may love how protective he was, but sometimes, it could get annoying, like right now. She stuck the pill in her mouth a downed the water. She handed the glass back to Daryl. "Good." Daryl looked at the clock. "Beth will be here soon." As if on cue, the doorbell rang. "Let the entertainin' begin." He smirked and walked away, leaving Carol to open the door.

"Hi Beth." Carol smiled as the little girl walked in with a bag. "What's in there?"

"My pillow, my toothpaste, toothbrush and my hair brush. Also some pajamas and change of clothes." Beth grinned and hugged Carol. "I was really sad that I couldn't come over after school this week. Daddy said I needed to go home right away, so he picked me up. You're not mad at me are you Miss Carol?"

"No honey, I'm not mad." Carol smiled. "Come into the living room, I'll go get you a juice box."

"Yay!" Beth smiled and ran into the living room. Carol laughed and walked into the kitchen where Daryl was standing.

"Why are you in here anyway? Not like there is any dishes to do." Carol opened the fridge and grabbed a juice.

"Had to put the glass away. So, you tell her?" Daryl asked.

"Not yet, figured you should be in the room too." Carol started walking into the living room, Daryl following behind. She handed the juice to Beth. "There you go sweety."

"Thanks Miss Carol!" Beth sipped on the juice. "Hi Mister Daryl! I missed you!"

"Yeah, missed ya too." Daryl gave her a smile before sitting beside Carol. Beth figured it was necessary to walk over and sit in between them.

"We have something to tell you Beth." Carol started off. "But it's a secret. Can you keep it to yourself?"

"Yes! What is it! Tell me!" Beth stared up at Carol, waiting for her to continue.

"Well, you know how you once told me that I should have a child?" Carol asked her.

"Yes! And you should so I can have her as my adopted little sister! I'd play with her all the time and she could tell me everything!" Beth smiled as she thought about having a little friend to play with.

"Your wish has come true." Carol laughed a little. "Right now, I'm carrying your little friend."

Beth gasped as she looked between Carol and Daryl. "You're going to have a baby? I'm going to get an adopted little sister?!" Beth squealed.

"Or adopted little brother." Carol smiled. "We don't know if it is a girl or boy, and we won't know for a while."

"Still, this is awesome!" Beth hugged Carol very tightly. "Hey, how come your belly isn't huge like all other future moms?" Beth looked at Carol's stomach. It was still flat as ever.

"Your stomach doesn't get huge right away. It slowly get's bigger." Carol explained to the little girl. "I'm not very far along, you won't be able to tell I'm pregnant for another two months or maybe more."

"Oh. Why?" Beth asked.

"The reason that you get a big stomach is because the baby is growing. Right now it's very small." Carol smiled at the girl's curiosity. She just hoped she wouldn't ask how she got pregnant. That was a conversation for another time way into the future. "But you're going to keep this to yourself right? No one else can know, especially not Lori or Andrea."

"I promise Miss Carol!" Beth pretened to zip her lips shut.

"Good." Carol smiled. "Now, I believe Daryl is going to take you for some ice cream." She smirked up at Daryl. "All he has been talking about it spending time with you."

Daryl wanted to glare at Carol, but he didn't want Beth to think he didn't want to spend time with her. "Yeah, c'mon." Daryl stood up. "You want anythin'?"

"I'm fine." Carol smiled. "I don't need anything."

"If ya say so." Daryl shrugged. "Why don't you go wait by the door, I uh, gotta get my money." Daryl looked at Beth, who nodded. Daryl had some money in his pocket, he just wanted to talk to Carol for a minute. "Ya sure? I'm gettin' somethin'. Don't want ya feelin' left out."

"I'm fine Daryl. Now get out of here." She pushed him playfully.

Daryl smirked and pulled her close. "You tryin' to get rid of me?"

"Maybe I am." Daryl smiled at her. He gave her a kiss before backing away. They both turned their heads as they heard a giggle. "Beth?" Carol crossed her arms with a smile. She laughed as Beth quickly ran away.

"Alright, be back in a bit." Daryl shook his head, and walked towards the front door.

A/N: This is a little shorter. Sorry about that! I wasn't entirely sure what to write today, not much motivation. R&R lovelies!
McBrideReedusLover.~