Carol has returned to Alexandria with shocking news, a new gap forms between her and Daryl, and she struggles with what happened with her girls as well as what's happening to her now. Maggie and Glenn face a heartbreaking possibility when she doubles over in pain after a hair cut. With their lives now shaken up, new bonds are formed and deep feelings are realized.

For Rick, returning to Alexandria meant picking up where he left off. For Carrie, it meant the start of living, rather than just surviving. Despite attempting to keep their relationship secret and free of emotion, Rick and Carrie find themselves falling in love, but too afraid to do anything about it. Post 513 (no Rick/Jessie) NC17. Slow burn. Sequel to The Stray Passenger.