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Daryl looked over at her as she made her way out of the woods. He couldn't believe she was really standing there. She looked like hell a she made her way over to him and Rick. He wrapped his arms around her and held her close. "Good to see you again," Rick said when they pulled away and hugged her.
She smiled and looked between them. "It's good to be seen to tell you the truth." She looked past them and Daryl knew who she was looking for. His heart broke. "Where's Maggie?"
Daryl looked at her. "Beth…Maggie and Glenn…they, they didn't make it." He saw her eyes darken, the smile leave her face. God, he felt horrible for having to tell her. She fisted her hands in his shirt as she pressed against him. Daryl wrapped his arms around her and held her close, letting her take what she needed from him. He looked at Rick, nodding his head, letting him know that he had this covered. Rick put a hand on her shoulder before heading back to the fire to let the others know she was back. "I'm sorry," he whispered into her hair.
She looked up at him, tears leaking from her eyes. He gently wiped them away. "Did they suffer?" she asked.
Daryl shook his head. "No, it was quick, painless." She nodded her head and sighed.
"Did you…did you bury them?"
"Together." He reached into his pocket and pulled out Maggie's ring and Glenn's watch. "We got these, for you." Beth wiped her eyes of fresh tears as she took them and held them close. Daryl watched her string the ring onto the watch before wrapping it around her neck like a necklace. He took her hand, lacing their fingers and led her over to the fire.
She stayed close to him, needing his support and he was more than willing to give it to her. That night, she crawled into his tent with him and he held her while she slept.
