Harley turned to Mac and raised a finely shaped brow. He didn't say anything to her but instead looked back towards Daryl. Carol was standing with him and talking quietly. She was in his space, something Harley never seen before, and talking intimately. That was the only way to describe it. Her hand kept brushing his arm to get his attention and she was turned into him. When she would talk Daryl only had eyes for her. She wasn't the only who noticed this either because the couple were garnering a lot of attention.

"How long have they been together?" Harley spoke quietly.

"You're mistaken." Mac kept his voice just as quiet.

Harley looked back over catching Carol elbowing Daryl and laughing. She'd seen other girls trying to just brush a hand on his arm. His reactions were always swift and sudden. He would jerk away and keep distance between them. Daryl wasn't a prude but he wasn't exactly comfortable with people in general. He was a loner. Was even when Mac lived with him. It'd took nearly a year before he'd speak to her without Mac being there.

"Explain." Harley demanded.

Mac sighed dramatically and tipped his drink back. He walked to a empty table and Harley set down on his lap. He grunted but said nothing. Her arm wound around his neck and she carded her fingers through the hair at the nape of his neck.

"I'm not sure what happened at the start. I wasn't here for that. She met him while I was home." Mac ran his hand over her stomach and smiled when he felt his daughter kick. "I know first impressions weren't good. She threw a drink in his face and then punched him later on."

Harley scanned the room watching the people around. Michonne and Rick were holding court and the woman seemed in a better mood now. Of course Rick's black eye was dark and glaring as he stood next to her. She really couldn't wait to see the pictures that would be had from this.

"Dad just said that she was looking for a place to rent. Travis told her about the room."

"How did they think that would go? Daryl's a loner!" Harley said.

"When I talked to him that night I said the same thing. Him and Travis both think he needs to be around more people than just forced conversations at work." Mac gave a quiet laugh. "And from what I've seen and they've told me he don't stand a chance against her."

Harley had to agree. Carol was charming and beautiful. She had a way about lighting up a room and commanding attention. She wasn't surprised to know that Daryl was attracted. She was more surprised that Carol hadn't noticed. How could she be so oblivious? Harley also watched as Carol shied away from other men and attention She would turn into Daryl more and shift closer to him almost like she was afraid. Daryl didn't seem surprised but instead made sure to keep whoever was making her uncomfortable at a certain distance. Daryl was between them at all times. Even Milton Mamet made Carol seem fidgety.

"Why did she hit him?"

"Merle said they were arguing and she just went off. I think it was the second time she met him. The other times- well Daryl's a dick so I'm not surprised."

"You knew they already both had bad tempers and fought. Still you and Merle thought it'd be a good idea to pull the stunt you did?" Harley hissed. "You need to grow up."

Mac sighed and let his head fall back. Harley looked down at him and frowned. He always teased Daryl but it'd never been this bad. Her eyes sought out Merle Dixon. She felt fiery wrath burn through her blood. It might not have been the hormones but she wasn't above doing something and then blaming said hormones. Mac would stand by her and Will. Will would guard her like a biting dog and dote at the same time.

"If I hear you've done one more thing to cause trouble with those two then consider your hand your girlfriend." Harley met his eyes, "And when she gets tired remember you have another hand."

"Why are you being such bitch right now?" He huffed. "I apologized to both of them."

Harley stared at him and he had the sense to look away. Will was walking their way and Harley plastered on a smile for him. He looked between her and his son before he raised a brow. He took a seat and Harley grinned at him.

"If it'd been a male looking for a room would you have pushed so hard for Daryl to accept a new roommate? I know he wasn't looking for one. I'd talk to him just that day."

"No." Will shrugged. "Daryl don't get along with most people. I knew he'd be nicer to a woman than a man. He has respect after all."

Mac looked up at that. "You're full of shit and you know it."

Will looked over lazily and sipped his drink smiling over the rim. "How so?"

"Daryl is uncomfortable as fuck around women unless he's shitfaced and we both know it. You done that shit because you knew he would be attracted to her." Mac leaned up hissing at his dad. Harley was forced to shift on his lap. "You'd heard Rollins, Merle, and me talk about the attractive girl there. Hell half the men he works with and around him were panting after her. You drug his ass in there that day to see if he'd react the same way."

"So what if I did?" Will's smile was sardonic and his eyes highly amused. "You know as well as I do, Cormac, that Daryl won't do something unless he wants to."

Mac bristled visibly as the use of his full name and Harley bit her lip to keep from laughing. Will was goading him on purpose. Both of them were staring at the other and Harley sighed again. Sometimes she didn't see an ounce of William Dixon in Mac they were so different. THen other times they were just alike. Both were manipulative to the point they liked to pull strings and watch how people reacted. Will wasn't a cruel man but he didn't get where he was in business without knowing how to work people. It was something Mac picked up from him. Merle got his charm and his unabashedness. Daryl...well everything that was sweet and quirky about the man Daryl got. Daryl was charming but in a surly I-don't-have-time-for-you way that came off as devil may care. It never bothered her and she adored him. He was sweet after all.

"So did he react how you thought he would?" Harley pressed.

Will's scheming look sobered up when his eyes met hers and he shrugged. "No. She threw a drink in his face before I could even start to piece it together."

"Then how was it you thought it'd be a good idea to send her to his house looking for a room? Travis told me it was your idea."

Will met Mac's eyes and smiled. "Because she reminded me of your mom when I first met her. Sometimes the best of relationships don't start off perfectly."

Harley knew that would shut Mac up. Instead both of them turned and looked at Carol. She wasn't talking to Daryl at the moment but instead speaking with Jesus and Shane. Daryl was talking to an irritated Merle who was dodging Penny still. Both brothers looked over like they could feel eyes on them. Mac grinned and nudged her. Daryl walked off leaving Merle to fend for himself. He caught his brother's arm the same time Penny walked over. Daryl sneered at her but otherwise said nothing. Merle on the other hand looked like he was prepared to use Daryl like a meat shield.

"Do you think that's going to keep up or he'll snap?"

"Oh Merle is going to blow a fuze." Will chuckled. "Daryl and Carol are good for each other though. I've seen them around each other more than you have Mac and believe me when I say that. I think they need each other."

Mac nodded and Harley was already inclined to agree with Will. He'd never intentionally steer his kids wrong and she knew he would never try to hurt Daryl. Within minutes of meeting Carol she could already see the chemistry between the two.

"So if she's so good for him why aren't they dating then?"

"Because they're both stubborn." Mac laughed.

Harley didn't miss the look that ghosted over Will's face. He looked at Carol and the look was protective. She searched the younger woman like she'd seen what Will was. Instead she seen Carol looking around for Daryl. She seemed almost anxious and Harley was reminded that Carol was uncomfortable with men. If she hadn't paid attention earlier she wouldn't have known. Carol was smiling but it was brittle. . Daryl was arguing with Merle and Penny now. Rick was on his way over to them.

"Well we're staying at their house anyways." Harley chuckled and Mac looked at her. "I already asked both of them. I think it'll be good for me to get to know Carol."

"What're you up to?"Mac questioned.

Will stood and finished his drink winking at Harley. She could see he agreed and knew that he didn't just offer Daryl up on a platter. Something was going on with Carol and the man decided he was going to intervene. Will Dixon didn't meddle in other people's business and she knew that if he did this wasn't just something petty. He'd help her regardless if he didn't want his son with her.

Mac nudged her and she looked over seeing Will catch Carol before she could make it to Daryl. He spun her rapidly and guided her onto the dance floor. Carol was laughing loudly. Harley watched as more than a few curious males looked her way. It was rare to see Will dance or do more than make an appearance anymore. He hadn't really done it since his wife died.

"Do you know much about her?"

Mac shifted her on his lap and wrapped his arms around her more securely. "No. I know she talked to him about some things. I know she was having a really hard time but otherwise she don't say anything to me. She might Daryl but I don't know. If she did he wouldn't repeat it."

Harley smiled watching Will and Carol. She stood and forced Mac to move with her. He grumbled as she drug him onto the dance floor. She hoped Penny caught a drunk Merle and got him out here. She would take pictures and put them on a billboard. It'd serve him right.