Chapter 52-Fitting in
It was the day after Tyreese's group had joined the group. They have been getting set up in the cellblock. Adam was up in the watchtower when Tom camp up. "Shane told me to come up and take overwatch," Tom says to Adam, who turns and looks at him.
"It's ok. I'll stay up here," Adam says.
"You waiting for your brother?" Tom asks.
"I know Dean is coming back. Knowing that Sam is alive and knowing what he did to Sam, I scared to see what he has become. The Sam on the farm would never do that to anybody," Adam says.
"I have three sons. Matt Ben and Hal. My wife and I were trying to get them to safety. We made it out, but we lost Ben and my wife. Me Matt and Hal were together for a few months before we got separated by a herd. I led the walkers away to make sure that my sons survived. I don't even know if they are alive," Tom says.
"It sucks not knowing if your family is alive. Huh?" Adam asks.
"Yeah, it does," Tom says as they both keep watch together.
Inside the prison, T-dog was about to head into the tombs to check them when Lilly Kenny and Charlie came over. "Where are you going, T-dog?" Charlie asks.
"Carl said that they found you guys in the tombs. I was going to ask Rick where Carl found you guys so I could make sure no walkers followed you back. Can you two show me?" T-dog asks Kenny and Lilly, who nods. "Let's head out. Kenny and Charlie stay upfront. Lilly and I will take the back," T-dog says. They nod as they head into the tombs.
Merle walks into the cell Michonne was in with a tray of food and water. Michonne looks at him. "I thought the blond would have brought it," Michonne says.
"You scare her. I won't take any shit. You try anything, I'll kill you," Merle says as he hands her the tray. Michonne nods as she starts to eat. "How long have you been in this group?" Michonne asks.
"Since the beginning. Daryl's my brother. This group is our family. This group means the world for me. Nothing means more to me than this group. I would happily die for anybody in this group," Merle says as he leans up against the wall.
"Sounds nice," Michonne says.
"It is. Maybe you should try and prove yourself. Your smart, Michonne. The Governor is going to be looking for you. You're safer with us," Merle says.
"Maybe I do want to stay. Your brother won't even let me leave the cell," Michonne says as she finishes her food. Merle grabs the chair.
"I going to go give this to Beth then go on patrol. If you want to join, meet me in the cafeteria," Merle says. After Merle gives Beth the tray, he gets ready to head outside when Michonne came in.
"I don't have a weapon," Michonne says. Merle walks down the stairs and goes back inside the cellblock. He comes back a few moments later with her katana and hands it to her. "You planned this," Michonne says.
"Like I said. Your smart Michonne," Merle says before he walks outside. Michonne follows him. Shane walks into Rick's cell and sees the man sitting on his bed as he holds his gun.
"I never thought I would see you again," Shane says.
"Me either. I'm sorry about Jo," Rick says.
"Me too. I miss her every day," Shane says.
"How did Ofelia and Chris die?" Rick asks.
"Oscar and Axel were with some other prisoners. We killed two, and Daryl thought he killed the third. The third let walkers out. Ofelia was trying to shut the gate when she got bit. She died, leading Carol out of the tombs. She gave her life so Carol could live. Walkers attacked the cellblock, and Lori was in labor. Chris led them into the tombs. He saved us. I shouldn't have been him," Shane says.
"Did Daryl blame himself?" Rick asks.
"Yeah he did," Shane says.
"I made so many mistakes at the quarry and the farm. Siding with John even though I knew he was wrong. I was just so power-hungry, and I let that cloud my judgment. I can never make up for what I did," Rick says.
"Yeah, you can. Rick, we have all made mistakes. What you do next matters," Shane tells Rick before he leaves his friend to his thoughts.
Amy was outside on a bench, thinking when Dale sat down beside her. "You thinking about Andre?" Dale asks.
"I can't stop thinking about her. I thought that he was holding her. I never thought that she would be sleeping with him. It makes me wonder if she knew about Glenn and Maggie," Amy says.
"I don't have an answer to that. I know that we all want an answer to that. Hopefully, we will be able to talk to her," Dale says. Amy nods as they sit in silence.
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