Negan turned around at Ricks voice and rushed over to help him the rest of the way down the steps of the camper. Taking Rick by the arm he walked with him towards the group.
"Dads gotten fat since we last saw him" Carl whispered giggling to Lori who told him to sush. The shock on her face still apparent.
Negan handed the bat to Rick and bent down in front of Lori. "I see you haven't taught your kid much manners" he said and then turned his attention to Carl. "First of all you shouldn't insult someone's weight and second of all he's seven months pregnant" Negan said flashing a grin towards Shane and Lori.
Shane growled but didn't move. Negan went back to Rick who whispered something in Negan's ear making Negan smile wickedly towards one of the other men in the group.
"Well my husband here has told me how this whole misunderstanding took place and we will get that fixed up but since you have a lady who is in need of doctoral services we shall explain later. The RV is stocked with food, water and gas and is all yours" Negan said pointing at the groups RV that had been stolen from them in the first place.
Negan than went back and taking Ricks hand walked toward one of the cars and the two of them got in without another word. As soon as they started leaving everyone else did too, including the man Negan stared at who was turning pale.
Two hours later: Hilltop
The group was lounging around the courtyard of Hilltop when Aaron finally emerged from the hospital. He went to Daryl and whispered something in Daryl's ear which made Daryl smile.
Aaron turned to the group and said "Maggie and the baby are going to be fine and also, I'm expecting a baby". They all took a breath of relief and then congratulated Aaron.
Carl and Sophia just looked at Aaron questionably. Aaron went over and got to their level and said "do you have any questions for me"?
"Yes, how does a boy get pregnant if he isn't built to do that?" Sophia asked softly and without judgement. Shane and the others started to get closer because they were just as interested.
"Well, honestly I don't know but since the dead are walking around I figure anything's possible" Aaron said smiling at the two kids.
Doctor Carson came out and cleared his throat in order to gain everyone's attention. "Sorry to butt in but there's a very simple explanation. See, this isn't anything new. The thing is that some people out there have sperm and some have eggs. Funny enough, it isn't always the simple male/female symmetry we always thought it was. I studied infertility a lot before the dead and just before it hit I figured out the piece of the puzzle that we had been missing, it wasn't that a certain person was unable to have a kid or give a kid, they were just meant to do the opposite of what they thought they did" Doctor Carson said with a smile.
"Ya he tried to explain it to Tyreese, Jeremy and I but we all got lost as well" Maggie said coming out from the hospital with Tyreese and Jeremy right behind her.
As if it was a sign for someone to ruin the party, Gregory, the leader of Hilltop came out and asked what all the commotion was. Maggie was about to answer before a familiar voice said "little pig, little pig let me in".
The gates opened and in strolled Negan with Lucille over his shoulder. On either side he was flanked by beautiful women and behind him was a man watching everyone as they entered.
"Well, well Gregory you want to know what's going on huh? Well, first of all your messin with my anniversary with your shit ass antics by sending these innocent people on a path that you know would get us moving. Second, you knew said group had a pregnant woman with them and you still fucked with them. And third, I'm just very royally pissed off. Now, I promised my husband I wouldn't bash any heads in so I will hand Lucille to my beautiful sister, Lucille, and I will just do this the ole fashioned way".
With that he handed the bat to the woman to his right and went right up to Gregory and punched him in the face. He then grabbed him by his shirt collar and dragged him towards the gate. "In that car sits slimy ole Simon, you two are too get as far out of dodge as you can with the food, water and gas I gave you out of the kindness of my heart" Negan said and pushed him into the passenger seat of the awaiting car. "Now get the hell out of my site forever" Negan growled.
Without hesitation, Simon started the car and the two of them took off. Negan then turned his attention to the group in Hilltop.
"Maggie darling, you are now leader of this beautiful place and I hope you do a much better job than your predecessor" Negan said. Before Maggie could say anything Negan turned and headed to the gates with his entourage.
"Oh by the way, your ole friend Rick said we should form an alliance so let's meet in three months time and talk this alliance out ok" Negan said in a it's going to happen voice.
The gates shut behind the four of them leaving everyone stunned and starring at each other. Maggie was wondering how he knew her name and Shane was wondering what the hell was he doing to Rick.
After a nice but quiet dinner with everyone, Shane and Lori headed back to Alexandria with Carl to be with Judith and to maybe figure out what the hell was going on.
Meanwhile at the Sanctuary:
Rick was eagerly awaiting Negan's return and Negan didn't dissapoint.
In one hand he had a dozen roses and in the other sparkling cider since Rick couldn't drink.
"You always know how to put on the charm dont you?" Rick asked teasingly. "You know it darling" Negan answered as he poured some cider into a cup. He then whistled and one of the men named Dwight brought in a beautiful plate of delicious food. Negan thanked him and said "now go enjoy the night with your ladies Dwight. You deserve it".
Dwight thanked Negan and headed to see his wives.
Negan turned his attention back to Rick but had a concerned look on his face. "Do you want to talk about them?" Negan asked quietly. Bending over and kissing Negan softly Rick said "tonight, I just want to talk about us".
