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"Dean can stop looking at me like that I am not going anywhere."

Since this morning Dean has watched Ketch like a hawk. He was worried the Englishman was going to fuck up and lure Michael Jackson's Thriller crew back in. They already got away from one herd they didn't need to run into another one.

"Dean." Ketch huffed. "It is getting extremely annoying."

Rick was at the front rolling his eyes for the fifth time now. These two were like children bickering with each other. The Alexandrian leader was getting fed up of it.

"Dean I am sure Ketch has learnt his lesson."

"Hmm."

"I have adjusted to my surroundings Dean I am not going to make anymore mistakes. I am you could say quite adaptable."

"Quite adaptable." Dean mimicked.

Ketch glares at him for that.

Rick whips round with his finger to his lips.

"Someone is here." He whispered.

"Dead or alive." Ketch asks.

Rick heard a groan. It confirmed to him the person is alive. Is it a Savior? Rick had to go and find out.

The three men walked until they saw a man on the ground. The man lifts his head and froze when his eyes go on them.

To get answers Rick knew he had to do this the hard way. Rather than the friendly greeting Rick went straight to the point.

You out here alone?" He asks his tone abrupt. The silence made Rick feel uneasy. He gets out his gun and aims "Start talking."

The man gulps and raises his hands in surrender.

"I don't mean no harm. I'm just passing by."

Dean saw the fear on the man's face. It wasn't caused by Rick. This man was already shaken up before they found him. Judging by the sweat on this man's face he's been running. More like running away from someone or something.

"What's your name?" Dean asks.

"Siddiq."

"You with them?"

"With who?"

"The Saviors." Rick says.

"Never heard of them."

"You with anyone else?"

"I'm alone."

"Who were you running from?" Dean asks.

"Walkers."

"You look too scared for it to be a walker."

Siddiq grits his teeth and shakes his head.

"You know Negan?" Rick asks.

"No! Yo...You are not gonna believe me."

"We're open-minded." Dean says.

"I'm serious. You will think I am crazy."

"Tell us." Rick places his hand on the trigger. Siqqid closes his eyes. Rick glares. "Now!"

"Ok." Siddiq opens his eyes. "Ok I'll tell you. I don't think we're alone." The men frown at him. "I mean...do you believe in the paranormal, aliens?"

"Why do you ask?" Ketch asks.

"I...I think I saw one."

"Explain." Dean says.

"There was these two boys. One I met a few times and the other never seen in my life. The other boy, his eyes...were gold and he went into my head."

Dean's eyes widen.

"That's Jack!"

"Who was the other boy the one you seen a few times what is his name?" Rick asks.

"Carl."

Rick's eyes widen.

"Carl!"

"You know them?" Siddiq asks.

"Where did you see them?" Dean asks.

Siddiq's face becomes worried. Rick knew that face. Anger rose inside Rick.

"What did you do?" Rick growled.

"I was defending myself."

Siddiq squeaked when Rick pins him to the tree.

"WHERE IS MY SON!"

"Son?" Siddiq put the pieces together. His eyes widen. "Carl. Is he your son?"

Siddiq realized he is screwed now. The cold hard metal of the gun pressed against his skin. He tried to not panic. He can get out of this. Give the men...monsters? Heck knows what they are what they want then be on his way.

"I know where they are? But I think they might be in danger. I fired a few rounds." He raises his hands when he sees the rage in Rick's eyes. "I'm sorry but I freaked out. I needed a way to escape."

"You put my son in danger." Rick pulls Siddiq forward. "You better show me where the Hell he is?"

"I will."

"If he is..." Rick's face screws up at the thought. He snaps out of it and glares. "I will kill you."

Siddiq quickly nods.

"It was this way..."

He is cut off when there is suddenly an explosion of gold light that causes all the leaves to fly off.

"That's the nephilim." Ketch says.

Dean regains his balance.

"JACK!"

The hunter sprints off towards the light and smoke. Ketch followed behind. As Rick was distracted, Siddiq head butts him and snatches the gun from him. Rick stumbles back. He goes to move but stops when his gun is aimed at him.

"Don't." Siddiq warned.

Rick is now the one with his hands up.

"Put the gun down." Siddiq shakes his head. "Please. I need to see my son."

"You're gonna let me go." Siddiq straightened up doing his best to look brave. "I don't know what you are but I want nothing to do with it."

"What I am?"

"Your son was giving me food and water. He believed I was a good man. He was gonna let me join your group."

"He was?"

Siddiq nods.

"Now I am not so sure. I don't know if he wanted me to join for another reason. Wanted me as a main fucking course."

"You think Carl wanted you for food?" Rick realized. "You think we're monsters."

"After seeing golden eyes yeah I do."

Rick's face softens.

"We're not monsters. We're human."

"But..."

"Jack is not a monster either. He's just...different compared to the other people." Siddiq takes a step back when Rick steps forward. "Jack is a good kid I can assure you on that. Did my son ask you questions?"

"He did ask me questions yeah."

"He trusted you enough for you to join the community?"

"Yes."

Rick trusted his son. Carl had good instincts. If Carl says Siddiq is a good man he is probably is a good man. Now thinking about it Rick can't blame the man for his actions Rick would have done the same.

"I get it you were scared but we can help you."

"Now you wanna help?"

"I'm doing this for Carl's sake."

"Even after you threatened me."

"The threat still stands. You better hope Jack took care of my son."

Siddiq didn't trust Rick. He didn't know who to trust. He can't look at people the same way now.

"I can't. I'm sorry."

Rick sighs.

"Ok."

The Alexandrian leader throws dirt in Siddiq face and snatches the gun back. Siddiq rubs his eyes feeling dazed by that attack.

"Now move." Rick ordered.

Siddiq blinks and froze when the gun is back on him. He sighs and gives in.

"Ok."

Siddiq walks in the direction he came from. Rick followed with the gun pointed to the other man's head.

Please hope Carl is ok.

Ketch and Dean stop and their eyes widen at what looked like black ash scattered everywhere.

Ketch looks round and points.

"There."

The two men follow the trail of ash. They come across two boys who are on the ground. One boy with long hair is on his back taking deep breaths while the other one is looming over him with concern.

"Jack!" Dean calls out.

The two boys turn round.

Jack's eyes widen.

"Dean!"