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"Mr and Mrs Dixon... sorry I mean Carol, Daryl, I wanted to take this opportunity to speak with you whilst Sophia is resting. As you know we have done the tests and scans, it is how we thought. Her little brain or the Cerebellum, as we call,it has been damaged. You know yourself Carol that Sophia is struggling at times with the smallest of things, however we do believe with support and therapy this could and should improve" Carol held back the tears, she had hoped for some miracle, Daryl's hand reached for hers, squeezing it tight, providing her with strength.

"Doc ya said this could contribute to Autism Spectrum disorder? Is there anything we can do ?"

"Yes I did say it could, but with it only being a month, we cannot really tell you. I wish I had more to give, what I can say is Sophia will be subjected to dizziness and nausea, which we can help with. Her walking isn't as it should be" Carol held her husbands hand tighter, wondering what will happen to her beautiful little girl, no their beautiful girl.

"Ya mentioned it could lead to epilepsy. Movement disorders and fluid on the brain?" Daryl had taken over, he could see his wife was shutting down, it was all too much for her to handle, as well as digest the information.

"That's right Daryl, I did say that, but again the brain is such a complex part of the body, and some of the signs Sophia is showing, like her walking – which to be honest is far better than I would have diagnosed, as well as her speech. Sophia is a very unusual case and all we can do is work together to give her the best possible life" Sitting back in his chair, Daryl rubbed his finger across his top lip, this was one thing he couldn't solve with money, or threats. It was out of both their hands, how Sophia would develop. His thoughts went back to her, only a hour ago, laughing as they watched a movie, it was as if nothing was wrong.

"Carol darlin, ya want to ask anything?" He could feel her pain, her anguish, she had cried in his arms the night before, saying it should have been her in that hospital bed and not their daughter.

"No, I...no" What could she ask, the Doctor hadn't told them anything they didn't know, he had fully prepared them. Yet she had hoped and wished that it was all one big mistake, or even a dream which they would all wake from soon

"The good news, we think she is ready to go home, there will be follow ups. More tests and we will be monitoring her the first few months, once a week."

"We can?" Daryl looked at his wife, her question sounding more like a child asking for something yet afraid it wasn't to be.

"Yes Carol, we are already starting on her at home care schedule, and Daryl has advised me about the new house he has been looking at, in your home town, which happens to be around 20 minutes drive from our rehabilitation unit. It will be where they will see Sophia regularly, and I will see her in the clinic. I promise you both she will be looked after" Carol burst in to tears, her husband placing his arm around her as he helped her from the seat. Grabbing the doctors hand he shook it , grateful that they had some thing to work on, as far as he was concerned it would work out, whatever happened in the future they were going to face it together.

"Thank ya, is all I can say."

"Mr Dixon it has been a pleasure" Escorting them from his office, he left them to get their thoughts together.

"Ya ready for this woman?" Carol trembled in his embrace, all her fears coming in.

"I...will we be able too...What if?" His hands came around her face, wiping the tears from her cheeks, he placed a soft kiss on her forehead

"We will cross that bridge, when we come to it darlin, take each day as it comes. Work together as a family, do ya wanna tell our daughter the good news?" Her watery smile tugged at his heart strings.

"I have so much to get ready, we haven't..." he shut her up the only way he knew how, kissing her deep.


"And can I? When can we?" Daryl smiled as Sophia talked non stop, well, since they had told her she was able to go home the following day. Carol was busy on the phone, he was well aware of his wife demands as she dealt with organizing their journey home. Half smirking when she tapped her foot in frustration, she looked so damn adorable, and sexy as hell. Who knew that he Daryl Dixon would get so turn on by a woman taking control. She finally turned in his direction her eyebrow raised at the look on his face, ignoring him she checked over Sophia, who was now cuddled up next to him, almost asleep, the twins in their pram asleep. He made quite the picture did her handsome husband, and even though she had yet to speak with her doctor to get the all clear,didn't stop her from wanting to jump him. He knew full well what he was doing, especially in that outfit he had on, if the kids were not there and they had time she was sure she would have tackled him on the bed, even the floor looked tempting when it came to him. Catching his tongue licking over his dry lips, his eyes half closed as he watched her, she knew he had the same feelings, more so when his pants started to move a little. Yes her husband was one sexy package, but he could damn well wait for his release. If and when she was ready he would be servicing her needs, until she thought he had more than made up for his mistakes. Daryl didn't miss the sudden flare of desire in her eyes, yes his woman still ached for him, no matter what she said. He would wait, let her take the lead, even though he wanted to push her against the wall, rip those damn jeans from her body and sink in deep. He would use his patience, control his body, and let her tell him when she was ready, Then and only then he would worship her with his mouth and hands.

"Right that's it, Bob is collecting us tomorrow. Well Sophia and I. Merle has the plane on standby for you, Skye, Sarah, Amy and Andrea" Daryl looked at her, in confusion, rubbing his hand through his messy hair

"Ya wanna run that by me again woman?" He was sure she said, he was going on the plane, no way in hell was that happening, they knew Sophia was unable to make the journey home via the plane. Bob was driving them, well at least that was what he had arranged a few hours ago.

"I said your getting on the plane with Merle and..." Sitting up straighter, he gently placed his sleeping daughter on the soft pillow

"Ain't happening Carol, thought I had sorted this with Bob, the twins were going on the plane with Merle and his family, You, Sophia and I were travelling by car"

"It's done now Daryl, leave it be, after all I know how on edge you can get being in the car, and.." her back ended up against the wall, his face in hers.

"Wanna tell me what the fuck is going on?" He wasn't fooled by her innocent attitude or pacified by her words. She was up to something, which didn't involve him

"I..." she couldn't hide it from him, didn't mean she wasn't going to let him be there.

"Tell me" his eyes watching her lick her lips, teeth biting her bottom lip, he so wanted to bite on that.

"I'm. Going to see Bethontheway home so shecanseewhatshe has..." His hand smacked the wall next to her head

"Tell me ya didn't just say ya were going to Beth, oh no woman, no fucking way, are ya taking our little girl to see that bitch" He was pissed, not just that she had chosen to hide this from him, or that she had gone behind his back, that he kinda understand but taking her to see Beth, she was out of her mind.

"She has to see the consequences of her actions Daryl, and the only way that is possible, is for her to meet Sophia now. Let her suffer the rest of her life remembering what she has been a huge part of. You don't tell me, what I can do with MY daughter" He stepped back, that hurt, after all he had done, the paperwork signed confirming he was now her daddy, Ed having signed the paper's as Merle promised. The last few weeks he had constantly sat by his family side, handing all relevant work over to his staff. Had he not shown her they were priority, and now she threw that in his face. He bit his lip, nodding at her as he moved further back, never once taking his eyes from her face.

"Ok woman, I get ya." Carol knew her words had hurt, to be honest she hadn't meant to say them.

"Daryl, I..." walking to the door, he opened it gently, so as not to wake his daughter's

"I need a smoke" his head bowed he left her to her thoughts, if he stayed there would be shouting, no way was he waking the girl's up. Heading out into the cool of the night he lit his cigarette taking in a deep breath, reaching for his phone, he called the number. Not surprised it was answered within two rings

"Ya wanna tell me why the fuck ya agreed to her demands?"

"Well hello lil bro, nice to hear your voice, and I have no idea what the hell ya on about" Daryl proceeded to let him on on Carol's plans. If Merle was honest with himself, it would be the kind of stunt Andrea would pull, and he understood Carol's reasoning. No way was he going to tell his brother that, he was on a razor edge as it was, him agreeing with his wife would push him over.

"Well I ….. words cannot describe what I think" he chose to tell Daryl, all the while forming a plan that got Daryl on the plane with the twins, and Carol and Sophia in the car with Bob, to see Beth.

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