"We have only been trying for a week" he said looking confused.

"Yeah but remember when I got that spider bite a few months back, and I had those antibiotics? Well apparently it effects your contraceptive pill so I am officially 11 weeks and 3 days along" I replied.

"Wow as if" he said in shock.

"So what then?" I asked.

"What you mean?" he asked looking confused.

"Like are you okay with this?" I asked.

"What the hell I am more than okay this is one of the best days in my life" he said placing the test and pic on the table, before bear hugging me.

"I was just so worried because we were looking at about a years time. And I wasn't sure if you would be ready" I said.

"Are you crazy if you would give birth tomorrow I would be ready as if it happened in a few years" he said kissing me.

"thank god for that" I said exhaling deeply.

"I would never not want you or a baby with you this is the best news" he smiled.

I held him tight and he kissed my head.

"So is this BBQ still going ahead?" he asked.

"Yes but I need to sort everything first I've lost half the day sorting that out" I replied.

"Well we better get the stuff ready then" he smiled.

"I don't think we should tell anyone yet as I want to tell the kids first and I think we should tell Carol, Rosita and those first as we well I am the closest to them."

"I agree" he said kissing my nose.

So the rest of the afternoon Daryl and I cleaned and prepared to have people over. The kids came back and with Gracie they put bunting out and laid the tables Daryl got the food from the food storage and I marinated it and prepared everything else. I did corn on the cob, coleslaw , mac n cheese, potato salad, I made normal salad and asparagus wrapped in Palma ham. I got the kids to take out all the sauces and the bowls wrapped in cling film once everyone had started arriving.

I made peach Iced tea by the bucket load and we had wine, beer, liqueur the lot. Daryl started to grill up the meat I got changed into a dress and sandals and waved my pony tail. I came down and everyone had arrived. I sat chatting to everyone and made drinks for all the guests.

Gracie and Judith sorted music that was playing quietly in the back ground.

Aaron had us in stitches with his impressions, he was serious 80 percent of the time but he was funny as hell when he wanted to be.

The kids were having the best time as well. I loved watching Judith and RJ laugh as they had, had a pretty shit life so these moments I always cherish.

The food was amazing and I again ate way too much, but I couldn't stop myself.

Daryl gave me a glass of iced tea and some cake that Nabz had made.

"You okay?" he asked.

"Yes I'm having the best time" I said.

"I think this is definitely where I want to bring up the baby" he said.

"Same, but realistically is that

possible, we don't have a year like we thought we have 7 months give or take" I replied.

"I don't care what happens before the baby is born we will be back here" he said.

"what will happen with TCW?" I asked.

"Nothing I can go there and back when I need to, when we need to. Mercer can run things with Max, I will make sure it runs smoothly don't you worry" He said.

"I'm not worried babe I trust you always" I said grabbing his hand.

"I just can't see me having this happy family anywhere else but here" he said.

"I would prefer it here over anywhere else, but where ever I am I will be happy because of you and the kids" I said.

The rest of the evening was amazing. Judith begged and begged for me to let Gracie sleep over, so with Aaron agreeing I took them to bed whilst the party was still in full swing. I had already taken RJ and he was fast asleep. Gracie used some of Judith's night clothes and they both snuggled down next to each other in bed.

"Would you guys like to know a secret?" I asked.

They both nodded.

"You have to pinky promise me that you won't tell anyone because only me and Uncle Daryl know" I said. They both held out their pinky's for me.

"So you know I asked you the other day if you would mind if Uncle Daryl and I would have a baby?" I asked. Judith nodded.

"Well It turns out I am already pregnant. I didn't know but I am almost 3 months gone" I said. Judith jumped up and wrapped her arms around me and squeezed me so tight. "I am so excited" she said with tears in her eyes.

"Are you sure?" I asked.

"course I am I can't wait" she said.

"RJ doesn't know yet so please don't tell anyone" I said.

"We pinkied" Gracie said rolling her eyes.

I gave them both a kiss and went back down to the party. Nabz came over as I was clearing up plates.

"Did you tell him?" she asked.

"Yes he is so happy" I smiled.

"That's amazing news" she grinned.

"I've just told Judith too and she is super excited" I said.

"So what are your plans?" she asked.

"Daryl wants to move back here and bring the baby up here, but not sure that its going to be plausible when we have so much to do at TCW" I said.

"It's not majorly far away so you could commute" she said.

"yeah but we won't spend as much time together and I don't want to miss out on the milestones you know" I sighed.

"You will work it out, you two are the perfect couple goals" she giggled.

"Thank you for today though it means a lot" I said.

"I'm always here to help" she grinned.

After everyone had gone Daryl and I locked up and lay on the sofa, cuddling. Daryl rubbed my tummy and kissed it.

"I'm the happiest I've ever been right now" he grinned.

"Same babe, I love that in this world of shit, we have hope that we can be normal and actually be happy finally" I said rubbing his head.

"I just wish the people we lost were here to see it" he sighed.

"I wish Michonne and Rick would come back so the kids would be truly happy. I know they are now but unless they come back, I don't think they will ever be fully happy" I sighed.

"I get you, but they will be back I know it" he said kissing my hand.

"I hope so, I really do" I replied.

We went to bed and snuggled till we fell asleep. I woke early and started preparing breakfast. The radio went off it was Carol's voice.

I answered it and she wanted to speak to Daryl, so I woke him up and made him come downstairs. They had had a lead that Sebastian was in a settlement just outside of the north part of TCW. Daryl told them to stake out the place and not to do anything until he got back. After he got off the radio I turned to him "Do you want to go, because I know you won't rest until you know" I said.

"No it's fine" he replied.

I looked at him with a knowing stare with my arms folded. "we both know that is bullshit Daryl" I said.

"Babe honestly it's fine" he said.

"I will pack up our stuff and we will get going" I said.

"No don't you stay and I will go, then we can meet back at home when it's done" he said.

"I want to come too, I'm not being left out of this shit" I said.

"Mia things are different now you are pregnant I am not putting you or our baby in harms way, It's just that simple" he frowned.

"You can't make that choice for me, Daryl." I snapped.

"Yes I can and I have" she snapped back.

"After everything we have been through, the things that we have done I'm not just going to sit here and play pretty little housewife, you know you need me." I said slumping off in a mood.

"Babe please, just until the baby is here or at least you are a bit further along" he said grabbing my hand.

"Being pregnant doesn't mean I'm dying Daryl I can still do things" I said frowning.

"I know that but I would rather not have you come to any harm what so ever" he said.

"Just fucking go" I snapped.

"Babe" he said.

"I said GO!" I screamed. He knew not to press me any further and slumped off upstairs. I continued to prepare the breakfast for when the kids were awake. I could hear Daryl packing up his stuff, and I purposely didn't make enough breakfast for him.

Daryl came down before the kids even were awake.

"I'll be getting off then" he said.

"Without saying bye to the kids" I said pulling a face "great parenting that is" I huffed.

"Mia why are you being like this?" he asked.

"Just go, and don't take the truck because I want to get the kids back quicker" I snapped.

"I'm not leaving like this" he said.

"like you care clearly" I replied.

"Of course I care you, I love you and I want you and the kids to be safe, and you know you never will be with him on the loose" He sighed.

"I don't like not being there for you, you know we work better together" I said beginning to cry.

"I promise you babe I will not get hurt please don't be like this, you want this baby as much as I do and you don't want to endanger them really" He said.

"I know that but I don't want to be bringing them up alone" I said sobbing now.

"And you won't. I promise you baby I will see you back at home without even a scratch" he said wrapping his arms around me.

"I know I just worry, you know I always worry"I sniffed.

"I know but you don't need to babe I promise" he said kissing my nose.

Just then I heard the kids getting up. I quickly wiped my eyes and composed myself. Daryl put his fingers under my chin and pulled my chin up so he could kiss me better. It was a long tender kiss, and I knew it may be the last.

"Ewwwww!" I heard RJ say getting to the bottom of the stairs.

I laughed looking at all three of them. "Uncle Daryl has to go away for a little while, so we are going to meet him back at TCW" I said.

"Oh" RJ said looking upset.

"Hey big man, it's only for a few days so by the time you get back home I will be there too. You will be having so much fun here you won't even notice I am gone" Daryl laughed.

"Are you going too?" Judith asked me.

"No I'm staying here with you guys!" I smiled.

They all smiled then, even Gracie. Daryl kissed us all good bye and rubbed my tummy. He handed me a radio and told me he would have it on at all times if I needed him.

He left and I felt sad, but I didn't have time to dwell as I had to sort the kids out.

We had breakfast and got ready, I had bought an entire outfit from home for Gracie, I did her hair in waves and she looked lovely. I dressed RJ and Judith smartly and we headed off to the church. It was open and their were a few people there even though it was early.

The new priest who I hadn't met yet came over to me. "Hello Mrs Dixon" He said.

"Hello father" I smiled shaking his hand.

"Hello Gracie" he smiled.

"Hello Father Tom" she replied.

"And you must be Judith and Rick Junior" He smiled at them.

RJ held his hand to shake the priest's hand, and he shook it. Judith did the same. "Pleased to meet you" She said.

"Like wise" he replied.

"Where is Mr Dixon?" he asked.

"He had to leave early" I replied.

"Never mind. Now I hear you have the name for the church" he said looking at Judith.

"Yes we do she smiled.

"Would you like to wait till everyone is here?" he asked.

"No I think you should announce it" Judith replied.

"Okay so what is it?" he asked.

"Well we weren't actually sure what we should call it officially, but we wanted to name it after one of the original people we first came with here who died" I said.

"Yes we wanted to call it Saint Abraham Ford church, but he wasn't a Saint, but he was to us" Judith said.

"Then he was a saint and we shall call it Saint Abraham Ford church" Tom smiled.

Judith looked at me grinning, and I got emotional.

"Thank you Father" I said wiping a tear from my eye.

"Please call me Tom" he replied, "It is a perfect name and fit's this place well. We have started again and the stories I have heard about Saint Abraham, he truly was a Saint and I'm sure God would agree" he said.

"Thank you so much" Judith said hugging him.

"Right, lets get the name official, follow me" he said. We went into the office and there was a young lad with stacks of bibles on a table. Tom told him the new name and within a few minutes he had heat stamped a bible in gold it said Bible and underneath it Said Church of St. Abraham Ford Alexandria.

I cried as Tom gifted it to me, and then they continued to do one for Daryl, RJ and Judith. Gracie also took one. When we went back into the church it was filling up now.

"Would, you like to say a few words before I begin the sermon?" he asked.

"No I'm too emotional" I said.

"Okay No problem's"

Aaron arrived and stood next to us and waited for the service to begin. Gracie handed him the new Bible, and when he saw the name, he turned to look at me and smiled.

"Perfect" he said and nothing else.

The service was beautiful and when he announced the new name people in the flock who had been there from the beginning cheered and looked at me. After the service had finished everyone came over to me hugged me and thanked me for the beautiful name we had chosen.

Aaron invited us over to his house for lunch. The kid's played lovely together whilst I helped Aaron with lunch.

"Would you like a glass of wine?" he asked.

"No I'm fine thank you" I replied.

He looked at me in a strange way "It's not like you to refuse wine" he laughed.

"I have decided to lay off it for a while" I smiled.

"Whys that?" he asked looking confused.

I put my hand in my denim jacket pocket and pulled out the scan picture, handing it to Aaron.

"Oh my God" he said, his Jaw dropping to the floor.

"Congratulations you're going to be an Uncle again" I smiled.