Daryl was dozing off on the porch, the morning light was just making an appearance and he was happy it was a walker free night. He rubbed his eyes trying to stay awake a little longer when he heard a scream come from inside the house.

He burst through the door to see Michonne sat up on the couch with a pained expression on her face "what the hell you trying to do women?" he asked as he walked towards her.

She grunted and looked away from him "I was trying to reach the pain killers" she muttered just enough for him to hear her.

Daryl sighed, he knew exactly how Michonne was feeling. It was like the time when he got injured while looking for Sophia. Him and Michonne were people that liked to be active so being injured and stuck in one place was so frustrating for people like them.

He picked up the painkillers from the table and handed them to her "you need water with them?" he asked.

Michonne shook her head and took the tablets as they were "thanks" she muttered as she adjusted herself so she was laying down again "you back for good this time or you going to take off again?" she asked looking at him.

Daryl couldn't believe it, even Michonne was asking him questions but he felt that him and Michonne had a strange bond because they are so alike. "Nah, im coming back with you three and staying put" he said with a small smile "miss me that much did ya?" he asked with a smirk.

Michonne smirked back "made no difference to me, but a lot of the people at the prison really misses you. Some more than others" she answered as she glanced towards Beth's door.

Daryl didn't really take notice of it though, he thought she was just checking her surrounding. A rare miss from Daryl. Before anything else could be said Rick came out of his room "Michonne your up, how are you feeling" he asked.

"Like hell" she answered honestly as she looked at her leg covered in towels and she smirked again "nice patch work" she commented.

"That was Beth's doing" Rick answered as he looked at Daryl "were not exactly doctor material" he smiled remembering how bad he acted, he was glad Beth came along in the end.

"Where is Beth anyway?" Michonne asked curiously. Like Daryl, Michonne liked to know where people were and liked to know they were safe.

"Must still be in her room" Rick answered. He then got up and headed for her room to wake her but was stopped when Daryl grabbed his arm "let her sleep" he said as he let go of Rick's arm.

Rick walked back over to the two "yeah I guess she deserves it, this is her first run after all. Anyway we need a plan for today, we need to get back to the prison today otherwise Michonne's leg will likely get worse and the others might try to send out a search party" he said as he looked at Michonne and Daryl for suggestions.

"We need to get a car or truck first" Daryl said "and for some reason there are none around here, the closest ones are the ones at that car park by the stores" he informed the two.

"Right, well when we were there last time I saw this one red car that looked to be in good shape" Rick informed them as they tried to think of a strategy.

"Well we all know that Michonne ain't going no where on foot" Daryl stated looking at the woman, Michonne didn't look too happy about the statement but had no way of arguing against it "and based on the number of walkers at the parking lot I don't think Beth should go either" he said.

"I agree with you" Rick said "but we cant just leave Michonne and Beth here alone, no offence to Beth but if walkers get in, I don't think they will survive" Rick finished his eyes was on Beth's door hoping she hadn't heard him. The last thing she needed was a dent in her confidence.

"Beth did do a good job defending me at the store but I think your right" Michonne said agreeing with the leader.

"Well seeing as one of us has to go alone" Daryl said walking towards the door "i will be back soon" he said and was about to leave but Rick stopped him.

"Hang on, you have been up for over 24 hours, I think it would be better if I went" Rick said trying to reason with his friend.

Daryl however stared at him "Rick you have two kids waiting for you at the prison and if you leave and don't come back I wouldn't be able to live with myself" as he said this he could see Rick's eyes soften and Daryl knew he had just won "and besides we all know im a better fighter and survivor than you" he teased his friend while smirking.

Rick smiled back "just make sure you come back, don't want to lose you again" he said and some part of Daryl knew that he was saying that on behalf of all the prison but for some reason when Rick said those words all Daryl could think of was Beth.

Daryl smiled at the thought of her and was tempted to go see her before he went for some reason but he merely nodded and left the house.

/

Glenn woke up to find himself alone in bed "Maggie?" he asked out loud. He heard nothing for a minute but then her voice saying "im outside" calmed him instantly.

He got up, got dressed and walked onto the outside of the watch tower where him and Maggie spent the night. He wrapped his arms around Maggie "any sign of them?" he asked. It was obvious that the reason she was up early and outside was because she was worried for her sister.

Maggie shook her head, she looked absolutely miserable but because of the circumstances no one could blame her. Hershel wasn't acting like himself either, during dinner that night he hadn't muttered a single word. He just ate in silence then left for his room the second he was done. It was was a concern for everyone but the biggest worry was that they still hadn't come back.

Just then a voice called up to them "hey you two were having an emergency meeting now" Glenn looked down to see that it was Carol who hadn't waited to hear a reply she was already leaving.

Glenn turned and kissed Maggie on the cheek "come on" he said as he made his way down from the tower. Maggie looked out at the road that lead away from the prison for a second before sighing and also leaving the watch tower.

Maggie walked into the common room to see that everyone was already gathered. She took a seat next to her father and all eyes looked to the centre of the room where Carol was standing.

"I know that everyone is preoccupied with the situation but we need to come up with a sensible plan" she said as she looked around the room.

"It's obvious what we do, my dad is out there and were going to go out and get him" Carl said trying not to talk too loud so he didn't scare Judith who was in his arms.

"Not to mention my little sister is out there" Maggie said siding with Carl on the matter.

"I understand how you two feel but think about who is out there" Carol paused trying to think of the right words "Rick and Michonne some of our best fighters, they can take care of themselves and take care of Beth at the same time" she finished.

"So we just do nothing?" Maggie said getting slightly angry. Hershel put an arm around his daughter.

"I didn't say that, all im saying is that Rick and Michonne are capable so I think we should give it till tomorrow and then go out and look" Carol said.

"I am not waiting till tomorrow" Maggie said now ready to lose it.

Everyone could fell the tension until someone came to the aid of Carol "Carol is right, if we aimlessly go out there then we got no one to protect the prison in case something happens" said Sasha.

All eyes turned to her and she could see the anger in Maggie's and Carl's eyes but chose to ignore it, she knew what she said was true but she just hoped everyone else would see it that way too.

/

Beth stirred in her bed, surprisingly the bed was a proper bed with clean sheets and pillows, it felt just like she was at home again but she had been awake for awhile and decided to get up. She got out of bed and put on her jeans and top and stepped outside.

"Morning" she said as she walked into the room.

"You nearly missed the morning" Michonne said from the couch with a smile.

Beth suddenly remembered the events from yesterday and rushed over to Michonne's side "Michonne your up" she said giving her a look over to make sure she wasn't in any discomfort "how are you feeling?" she asked.

Michonne gave a small smile at Beth's worried face "im fine Beth, my legs hurts a little but Daryl gave me the painkillers this morning so that helped" she said to calm Beth slightly.

Beth sighed in relief "well where is Rick and Daryl? We need to get a plan together" she said with some hope in her voice that had been missing the last few weeks.

She saw Michonne's face drop slightly and that when she herself started feeling worried "what is it?" Beth asked panicking slightly, it was rare to see Michonne change a mood that quick.

"We already came up with a plan and its in action as we speak" she informed the blonde with a blank expression.

Strangely Beth looked a little more relaxed hearing that "oh, so what's the plan?" she asked.

"Because of my leg, we decided that we should get a car from the car park from the store and get back to the prison with that" Michonne explained.

"Oh, so is that where the two guys are now?" she asked nervously.

"Beth, Rick is outside taking care of some walkers that got too close to the house but Daryl went to get the car by himself" Michonne said calmly.

Beth suddenly had a look of horror and worry on her face "wh... why would he go alone?" she muttered as her expression changed to just plain upset.

"He wanted someone here to look after us and you know what he is like when he gets something in his head" Michonne said as she put a hand on Beth's shoulder. Michonne wasn't a stupid person, she had seen how Beth's behaviour changed when Daryl left and seeing how happy she was this morning gave it away. She knew Beth cares for the red neck.

"Bu...But I could of gone with him, im not injured and I could of helped" Beth said as if pleading for Daryl to come back and get her.

"He said that he didn't want you in danger with the amount of walkers" Michonne said, once again offering comfort to the girl.

Beth felt a tear roll down her face, she instantly rubbed it away "this is so stupid, why am I crying?" she asked in a happier voice hoping to fight off the sadness but she didn't fully know why tears were coming out.

Michonne wasn't sure what to do but she felt she had to do something "is it because your scared that he wont come back again?"

Beth nodded her head not looking at Michonne because she was embarrassed of letting a tear escape.

Michonne moved her hand under Beth's chin and made Beth look at her "he will be fine, he is one tough SOB" she said with a smile which Beth replied with her own smile and nodded.

Beth then got stood up "right, I better go check if Rick needs anything" she said and left the room. She got outside and saw that Rick wasn't in sight so she sat down on the porch where her and Daryl sat last night "please make it back safe Daryl" she said quietly before heading off to find Rick.

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