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A couple of weeks have passed since Michonne and Rick have spoken about what transpired between them. Michonne made sure to avoid Rick at all cost. She kept herself busy with the kids and going out on runs with Glenn. One morning, after a long hot shower, she noticed a change in her body. She stared at her naked formed in the mirror and slowly cupped her tender breasts with both hands. She gasp when she felt how sensitive and fuller they were. She looked down at her breasts in confusion and images of her pregnancy with Andre flashed through her mind. She thought back to the previous week and remembered she had moments of feeling nausea and fatigue, the same symptoms she had when she was pregnant with Andre. She tried to recall the last time she got her period but nothing came to mind.
She felt herself becoming emotional. Tears began to fall from her eyes as she looked at herself in the mirror. She imagined herself getting bigger with Ricks baby and for a moment she felt happy but then she remembered those nasty words he said to her. He clearly stated that having sex with her was a mistake therefore having a baby with her would be a bigger mistake. She couldn't be pregnant, there was no way she could be having Rick's baby. She didn't want to have a baby with a man that didn't want her. She placed her hand on her stomach and took a deep breath to steady her nerves. "No need to panic until I'm certain" she whispered to herself.
She needed to go to the infirmary and get a few pregnancy tests. She couldn't just walk into the infirmary and grab what she needed. She didn't want her business to spread around the neighborhood and she definitely didn't want her whereabouts getting back to Rick. She would need to talk to Maggie about getting her the tests. She was supposed to meet Glenn in half an hour for a run but it wouldn't be wise for her to go if she's pregnant. She wouldn't put this baby's life at risk even if it wasn't planned. She reached over for a towel and wrapped herself in it. She continue to ponder about her pregnancy as she entered her bedroom and look through her closet for an outfit that would cover up the changes in her breasts. She was finally satisfied with wearing a loose fitted man button up and a pair of old comfortable jeans.
She picked up her backpack and was about to make her way over to Glenn and Maggie when she heard someone knocking at the front door. She made her way down the staircase to find Rick holding Judith as he ushered Jessie inside. She noticed that Rick and Jessie have been hanging out a lot since the death of her husband. Carl had told her that his father was just trying to be helpful but she found that hard to believe. She knew she was being replaced especially when she saw Jessie spending time with Judith and Carl. She felt a sharp pain of jealously as she watched them. She had to admit that they did look like the perfect family and Jessie actually would be able to pass on as Judith mother without any doubt. If Rick wanted someone that resembled more like himself and his family who was she to stop him. She made her way to the front door without sparing them a second glance. She was about to turn the doorknob when she heard Judith crying out for her. She sighed and turned around to take Judith from Ricks arm. "Hi sweetie" She said while placing a couple of quick kisses on Judith cheeks. She turned her attention back to Rick. "Where's Carl? I thought he was watching Judith today"
"He's over at Daryl's house. I thought I would bring Judith back here for her nap. Where are you going?" Rick asked Michonne with a frown when she handed Judith back to him. Rick was getting frustrated with the way Michonne has been treating him lately. He tried to be patience because he knew he hurt her but he was losing his cool. He wanted their relationship to go back to the way it was before they slept with each other. He barely saw her even though her room was right next to his. He missed her terribly and wished he could take back hurting her.
"I'm going on a run with Glenn, I told you this yesterday" Michonne rolled her eyes and proceed to make her way to the front door.
"Well you don't need to go. I already told Glenn I would be taking your place." Rick rubbed his temple feeling a headache forming.
"Why would you do that? You have no right to tell Glenn anything that concerns me" She quickly makes her way towards the front door and swings it open. Just as she was about to make her exit, she felt Rick grab her arm from behind. "We need to talk"
"Rick let go of me! You have a guest so go talk to your company and leave me the hell alone" She tried to pull her arm away from him but he wouldn't let go. She started to feel light headed and needed to sit down "Rick, please" She closed her eyes and took a few deep breath. She wouldn't faint, not here and not now. She needed to get away before the situation got out of hand. Judith started to cry from the tension between her parents.
"Hey what's going on?" Glenn asked Rick as he walked through the open door with Maggie following right behind him. Rick let go of Michonne arm and took a step away from her. "I was just telling Michonne about our change of plans. Maggie, could you please take Judith? " Rick asked Maggie. Maggie took Judith from Rick and tried her best to comfort her.
"And I was just telling Rick he has no right to change my plans" Michonne told Glenn while glaring at Rick.
"Rick, I'm going to get going. We can talk later. You know where to find me." Jessie told Rick with a smile as she made her way out the door. She waved goodbye to the other as she exited. Rick was too busy returning Michonne glare to even notice Jessie departure.
"Michonne if you still want to join me it wouldn't be a problem right Rick?" Glenn asked Rick with a slight hesitation. He knew Rick was a little off these days and he didn't want to set him off by overstepping.
"No it wouldn't, as long as I still get to come" Rick replied as he continued to stare at Michonne.
"It really doesn't matter if Rick comes or not, I wasn't planning on going today." Michonne sigh in relief when she took a seat on the sofa. It felt so good to take a seat. Dealing with Rick was becoming overwhelming. She just wanted to sleep. "A quick nap is what I really need right now." She thought to herself. She started to close her eyes when she heard Maggie asked her question, a question that went unanswered for a few second because she forgot there were other people in the room. "Huh?"
"I asked you what changed your mind about going on the run." Maggie asked Michonne while sending a curious glance at Rick. She knew something was off with Michonne, she wasn't acting like herself but she knew she wouldn't get any true answers with Rick being around.
"I changed my mind a couple of hours ago when I notice I wasn't feeling well. I might be coming down with something so I thought it would be best if I just take it easy today" Michonne replied with a shrug of her shoulders.
"Oh how about I take you to the infirmary. Rosita can give you a checkup." Maggie told Michonne.
"I don't think it's anything serious but I guess it wouldn't hurt to go" Michonne send Maggie a sincere smile. She was glad Maggie brought up the infirmary.
"Well since Michonne is not going anymore I guess I can also stay behind" Rick wanted to stay home so he can keep an eye on Michonne. He was worried about her but he tried his best not to let it show knowing that it would just make her more irritated with him. He wanted to be the one that took her to the infirmary and hover over her while Rosita check her out. He wanted to be everything for her but he just couldn't let himself be that for her especially when he felt she deserved better than him.
"Oh no Rick you still coming, I still need another hand for this run and you already said you would take her spot" Glenn replied with a chuckle
"Fine, let's go, I just need to stop by Daryl's place first and let Carl know" Rick told Glenn as they headed out the door.
"You ready to go?" Maggie asked as she hands over a sleepy Judith to Michonne.
"Yes and no, I lied about being sick but I still need to go to the infirmary." Michonne told her as she laid Judith down in her portable crib in the living room.
"Why do you need to go to the infirmary?" Maggie asked as she leaned over to kiss Judith. She couldn't wait to have a child of her own, she just needed to prove to Glenn that they were ready and could have a wonderful life here at Alexandria together.
"Actually I need you to go to the infirmary for me. I think I might be pregnant" Michonne replied while rubbing her temple. She really needed to rest.
"Wow, pregnant?" Maggie asked with a gasp. Michonne being pregnant was exciting news for Maggie. They would have another baby to chase around and it would prove to Glenn that they could start a family here.
"Yes pregnant, I have all the symptoms and I just need a few tests to confirm." Michonne replied as she sat down the couch facing Judith crib.
"And I'm assuming that if you are pregnant, Rick is the father?" Maggie asked with a smirk.
"Of course Rick is the father, he is the only guy I been intimate with. Can you please just get me the tests and don't let anyone know it's for me." Michonne replied as she lay her head back on the couch armrest and closed her eyes.
"Okay I'll go get the tests. I'll be right back."
"Michonne, you been in there for the past ten minutes. Is everything okay?" Maggie asked on the other side of the closed bathroom door.
Michonne open the bathroom door to let Maggie in. "What am I going to do?"
"With a question like that, I'm guessing all three tests are positive." Maggie asked as she entered.
"Yeah, I can't do this" Michonne sat on the toilet with a look of defeat.
"Yes you can, you have a family that loves you. We are going to be there for your baby just like we were there for Judith."
"What about Rick? What am I going to tell him?" Michonne asked while wrapping the used pregnancy tests in a paper towel.
"Nothing for now, when you're ready than you can tell him"
"I don't think I can live with him any longer Maggie. It's becoming stressful. I need some time away from him especially now that I'm pregnant. My main focus needs to be this baby." Michonne stood up and headed back towards her bedroom.
"There's still a room waiting for you back at my place." Maggie said with a lot of enthusiasm as she follows Michonne out of the bathroom.
"Are you sure Maggie?" She asked as she entered her room.
"Yes, if you want we can pack your things today and get you out of here before he comes back from the run, I think that would be our safest bet." Maggie sat down on Michonne bed and patted the spot beside her.
"Yes I think that would be best. What am I going to tell Carl?" Michonne asked as she sat beside her.
"Just tell him that you need some time for yourself and it's not like you're moving far, we live just a few houses away. Carl can visit you whenever he wants and you won't have to worry about seeing Jessie with Rick."
"I'm not worried about Jessie and Rick. He can go and fuck her for all I care." It hurt Michonne to say those words. She didn't want Rick with anyone else but it was time for her to move on and start a life here.
"Michonne who do you think you're fooling" Maggie rolled her eyes and chuckled.
"Apparently not you" she mumbled
"I know you still care for him and vice versa. He just being stupid, every male goes through a stupid phase but it doesn't mean you have to stay here and go though it with him. I know the moment reality sinks in for him he is going to come back to you but you just need to promise me you will make him work for it."
"Maggie we are not living in a fairytale. I admit that I love Rick but I know he doesn't feel the same way about me so please help me move on instead of giving me false hope" Michonne told Maggie as she laid her back on the bed.
"I think you're wrong Michonne, I really do think that he loves you but I am on your side so I'll do whatever you want to keep you and your baby happy and safe. Why don't you take a nap while I start packing your things?"
"Thank you Maggie, I really appreciate you being there for us, I probably wouldn't be able to do this without you." She replied as she slipped into a deep sleep.
Rick entered their home to found Carl sitting in the living room alone. "Hey Carl"
"Hey Dad" Carl watch his father take in his surrounding, he knew there was one person his eyes were searching for and that person was not going to appear anytime soon. "She's gone Dad"
Rick started to panic. He knew something was off about her these past few weeks but he knew it was because he hurt her. He didn't think she would leave the safety of Alexandria because of what he did. How could she be so stupid and selfish? This is the same woman who promised him that she was done taking breaks. He would go after her and dragged her back here. "When did she leave?"
"She left a little while ago" Carl replied.
Rick picked up his backpack and headed back towards the front door
"Dad, where are you going?" Carl quickly stood up and followed Rick to the door.
"I'm going to bring her back" Rick replied without sparing Carl a second glance.
"Why? You going to push her away if you go after her, just let her be. She just need some time to herself. She said we can see her whenever we wanted." Carl stepped in front of his father to block his path.
"What the hell are you talking about Carl? I would never let you go back out there and I'm definitely not going to let her stay out there by herself." Rick was getting frustrated with Carl. He just wanted the talking to stop so he could bring Michonne back home.
"Huh? Dad, you think she outside the walls?" Carl asked Rick with a small smile
"Yes you said she was gone" Rick stared at Carl in disbelief.
"Yes she moved out. She's living with Maggie and Glenn now." Carl replied as he walk back and drop his body on the couch.
"No she can't just move out, she need to be here with us." Rick stood in front of the door debating his next move.
"Dad I want her back with us just as much as you do but I know for the past few weeks she wasn't really happy. I want her to be happy so maybe living with Maggie and Glenn is a good thing for her right now." Carl wasn't a fool. He knew Michonne wasn't happy because his father has been spending a lot of time with Jessie. He knew his father feeling for Jessie was most likely misplaced because she reminded him of his late mom but he would let him figure that out on his own. As for now he would do whatever it takes to keep Michonne happy even if it meant living in separate homes.
Rick started to think that maybe Carl was right. It wasn't fair for Michonne to live here with everything he put her through. If she needed to escape for a while he would allow it but in time they would need to talk and figure things out, they couldn't continue like this. He needed her back in his life. Rick closed the front door. He walked over to the couch and sat down beside his son. "Are you sure about this Carl?"
Carl sends his father a defeated look and replied "Yes, it's time we start thinking about her needs instead of ours."