A/N Oh my Daryl & Beth, Cindy & Merle people, you make me laugh. Scifigirl22 and a Guest wanted Beth to "accidentally" get pregnant, you two are just all manner of ornery, it's one of the reasons I like you so much. And I'm sorry tattdkiki, I tried to get inspired to go to New Orleans with them, but we didn't get there yet. Maybe they'll reminisce about it sometime soon :) You guys all inspire me, and I appreciate you so much. Shall we head to the tavern?

Yep, it's Wednesday, so I know I don't need to tell you where we are, we're at that little tavern, the one that's just this side of being condemned, but hey, that's the atmosphere our brothers like, and the beers are cheap and frosty. Ya just can't beat that right there.

Merle walked in and he saw Little Brother already sittin' at the bar, and he saw he was worryin' that thumb, just a chewin' on it, and Merle couldn't help it, he smiled, Little Brother was gonna be goin' on about sumthin' ta do with Little Ballbuster, and that shit right there? That just made Merle's day.

But he went over next ta the boy, clapped him on the back, looked every manner a concerned for him, and said, "Hey Little Brother, ya look like ya just lost yer best friend, what can Ol' Merle do ta help?" And barkeep, being the fucking genius that he is, he set a beer down in front of Merle. It's why they pay him the big bucks.

Daryl just shook his head side ta side, so Merle played the card, "Little Ballbuster got ya upset about sumthin'?"

Sure enough that did the trick. "Fuck Merle, said she wants ta put a damn swimmin' pool in the yard, and somehow she got me ta agree."

"Somehow? She promise ya some good lovin'?" It was all Merle could do not ta laugh.

"Nah, she didn't promise it to me, she give it to me." And Daryl had a little grin.

And Merle couldn't help that laugh that escaped him. "See boy? That's yer trouble right there, yer such a damn horn dawg, n Little Ballbuster she knows that, she knows how ta get ya ta go along with whatever the hell she wants ya ta go along with." And Merle was still tryin' ta suppress that damn smile.

And Daryl said, "Yeah I know, my dumbass brother told me it's a Dixon Brother disease." And then they both snorted out a laugh as they clinked those beer bottles, cuz, ya know, I've told ya before, they're both perfectly capable a bein' dumbasses.

"But I can't lie ta ya Merle, I'm feelin' like she bamboozled me. I thought she just wanted me ta go down ta the damn Sears n order up the above ground kind, but fuck no, she wants the full on swimmin' pool in the ground with a slide n all." And Merle was thinkin' he n Cindy was gonna be havin' them a real good time in Daryl's new swimmin' pool. He was half tempted ta drink a toast ta Ballbuster.

But Merle still threw it on out there, "Well Little Brother, did it ever occur to ya ta just say, "No, we ain't doin' it'?"

"Don't be a dumbass Merle, it's Beth, I'd do anythin' ta make her happy." And Merle knew that, n he was thinkin' that won't stop the boy from sufferin' n complainin' the whole time the damn thing was bein' built. They was in for a good couple months of real entertainin' Wednesdays, for Merle anyways.

xxxx

It all started out sweet enough. She'd cooked him one a his favorite dinners, chicken fried steak, corn on the cob, mashed taters and gravy, and damn if she didn't make biscuits. Him n D.J. was in heaven. Well D.J. wasn't botherin' with nuthin' but a ear a corn, just a gnawin' on that thing n gigglin'.

He shoulda known sumthin' was up, bein' it was Tuesday night n all, usually chicken fried steak was more a Sunday dinner, but ya don't argue with a chicken fried steak, ya eat that sumbitch.

And she smiled at him, and she put that little hand over his, and he smiled back just 'fore he stuck a big bite a that steak in his mouth, and she said, "I'm so lucky Daryl, you're the best husband any woman could ask for." Then she put a tiny little bite a steak in her mouth. The way she was slowly chewin' on that, and smilin' at him, he was thinkin' she was in the mood for some special lovin'. He'd go along with that, no problem, anything for His Beth.

That's about the time she fired her first missile. "It's just been so hot and muggy this past couple of weeks, me and D.J. can hardly even stand the thought of going outside, and I hate to keep him cooped up in the house, but I just can't stand to see him uncomfortable, it breaks my heart." And she let out a heavy sigh, for emphasis, "You probably never even noticed though, you know, you never leave that air conditioning all day, it's not like you're worried about taking a baby outside to get the little guy some fresh air."

He wondered why the hell he hadn't suspected sumthin' right then. But she wasn't even really complainin', she was actin' all sweet, rubbin' his leg, smilin' at him, and there was biscuits and gravy!

So bein' the world class clueless dumbass that he is, he smiled back at her and said, "I'm sorry baby, wish there was sumthin' I could do, but I can't change the weather." And he patted her little hand, cuz ya know, he's a lovin' husband n all.

"Well I did think of something Daryl, I mean it would be so much fun, not just for D.J., but for me and you, and when we have company. I was thinking it would be so fun to have a swimming pool in the yard."

And like the dumbass he knows he is, he'd smiled and said, "Yeah, that would be a lotta fun."

And he still didn't get it, maybe the gravy was drugged, but damn, it tasted good.

So ya know, he was watchin' his wildlife show, while scannin' American Bowhunter Magazine, n Beth, she'd cleaned the kitchen, give D.J. a bath n got him all ready for bed, then she ask him did he wanna come ta the baby's room for story time, n she gave him that smile, n a course he did, n they put the little guy ta sleep, n life was pretty fuckin' perfect.

Then she made a big ol stretch, n that tiny t-shirt rose up n showed off that pretty little belly, n then she said, "I'm kind of sleepy Daryl, I think I'll just get ready for bed." And she'd rubbed her hand across his ass as she walked by, n he knew just what she had in mind. No problem, like he said a million times, he'd do anything ta keep His Beth happy.

And he turned the TV off, n he checked everythin' was buttoned up, and he turned off the lights, all in record time.

He hurried n brushed his teeth, dove into bed with her, and the kissin' and the touchin' began, n real sweet like, she pushed him over on his back, n she started kissin' his chest, n his belly, n she was rubbin' the inside a his thighs and she looked up toward him with that come-on smile and she asked, "Wouldn't it be perfect if we had a pool right outside our bedroom, just right out there, n we could go skinny dipping when we're done in here."

And that did it, he was in the throws of anticipatin' what she was gonna do with that pretty little mouth when she was done talkin', so he said, "Yeah Baby, we should oughta get one."

And everyone in the Dixon household had a real good night.

It wasn't until the next mornin' Daryl realized he'd been hornswoggled, yep, she'd used her sorcery on him, that was for sure. He decided he was gonna confront her about takin' advantage of his sensitive nature. Over coffee, grits n eggs he said, "Ya took unfair advantage a me last night Beth, ain't right ya know, ya played me."

And fuck a duck, she got big ol' tears in her eyes and she looked at him, all hurt n pitiful, n she said, "I can't believe you'd accuse me of something like that Daryl Dixon! All I ever do is show my love and affection for you, try to make you happy, and you don't even appreciate me." And damn, she started ta cry, n D.J. threw a handful a Cheerios at him, and Daryl could swear the little fella gave him a scowl.

Now he'd pissed off his whole fuckin' family.

And Daryl did the only thing a man could do in a situation like this, he hugged her close, told her he was the asshole of all creation, and he was so lucky ta have her, and please forgive him for being such a dumbass, and why didn't she just go on ahead n call some contractors today n start gettin' some bids on whatever kinda fancy swimmin' pool she wanted. And she gave him a big beautiful smile and told him he was the most wonderful husband in the whole world, n D.J. he started clappin' n gigglin' – you'd think the kid knew what the fuck was goin' on.

And once again, there was happiness in the Dixon household.

C'mon now, do I always have to remind ya? Daryl Dixon ain't a idiot.

xxxx

It had taken just over seven weeks start ta finish, cost Daryl just about as much as the house n the property, but he had ta admit, it was pretty fuckin' great. And Big Boss had given him that real nice early completion bonus from the Big Deal Customer, so that took some a the sting outta that price tag.

It had a kinda free form shape to it, n a slide, and a little waterfall thing, and damn, a Jacuzzi! He was imaginin' just how much fun he n Beth was gonna be havin' in that thing at night, ya know, after D.J. was in bed n all.

Beth had insisted, n she was right ta do it, there had ta be a wrought iron fence all around it, didn't want D.J. ta be fallin' in by accident, even if he was a pretty good swimmer.

She'd hired a guy ta put in some landscapin' and she'd gotten some nice outdoor furniture, lounge chairs n all, n damn if she hadn't had a big ol' outdoor kitchen put in just for him. It had a beautiful built-in grill, a sink n a bar fridge AND a wine fridge, plus there was a bar with stools n all, and it had a nice overhang ta keep him shaded while he cooked for her. This here was gonna be like livin' in a damn country club!

And if you was worried, and c'mon, I know ya were, there's a firepit.

Naturally, they had ta throw a pool party, you know, ta properly baptize the new Dixon playground. Merle n Cindy was comin', Maggie n Glenn, and a course, Mama n Daddy Greene.

They all showed up right at noon, Mama n Daddy brought food, a course, tater salad, fruit salad and some homemade rolls, Beth had made some snacks, and also fried pies for dessert, and Daryl was gonna be grillin' up some big ol steaks. This was gonna be a rare time alrighty.

Maggie n Glenn showed up n they had a shitload a pool toys for D.J., ya know, like them little blow up lifesavers, n a little blow up boat he could sit in n float around the pool, noodles, just all manner a fun stuff for the boy. Poor Glenn, he about died a lack a oxygen from blowin' everythin' up. Then Daryl mentioned he had that air pump in the shop, but oh well, too late now.

Merle n Cindy, now they always get practical, ya know, and they know where n how ta shop for things a party really needs ta be a party. They showed up with a case of assorted booze, Vodka, Gin, Bourbon, two bottles a Gentleman Jack, n so on. There was a case of assorted wines, and it goes without sayin', two cases a beer, and even a little package a 12 juice boxes for the little man.

Well that ought ta get 'em through today!

Everyone was havin' a time, n D.J. could not get enough a that pool. Beth was keepin' busy just reapplyin' sunscreen on him.

Mama and Daddy made ta go 'bout four o'clock, ya know God Bless 'em, they don't drink n they could see the handwritin' on the wall. So Mama packed a little overnight bag for D.J., and the three a them hightailed it back ta the farm.

And that's when the adults, yeah, well I didn't say mature adults, started ta really get baked, n I ain't talkin' sunbaked. The booze n beer was flowin'. The ladies was lookin' damn fine in their swimmin' suits drinkin' their wine n justa laughin' among themselves, probably at their men, but who cares? Daryl couldn't hardly take his eyes offa his Beth, she was lookin' white hot in that tiny little flowered bikini. Someday he was gonna have ta talk ta her about that shit, wearin' sumthin' so revealin', it just wasn't right, ya know, proper for a married woman n all. He'd get ta that, he just wasn't sure when.

He figured him n Merle n Glenn just looked like the pasty white dumbasses they are, but who gives a fuck? Their women loved 'em.

And they was gettin' kinda wild, n Daryl was glad he lived in the wild, 'cause they was makin' plenty a noise, n they all decided ta see who could slide down that slide the fastest. Daryl didn't give a fuck who won, it was just funner n shit ta watch. 'Specially when Cindy took a turn, n she slid down that thing and bam, her swimsuit top just come right off when she hit the water, n her n Merle was a laughin' so hard he couldn't catch his breath, n it took him a few minutes 'fore he could get enough air ta swim down ta the bottom a the pool n retrieve that thing, then he tried ta help her put it back on, n Ol Merle, he wasn't as adept at dressin' his woman as he was at undressing her, it took a while n a lot a laughin', n it was a damn good thing they was all family, cuz now they'd all seen Cindy's titties, n there was plenty ta see.

And Daryl slid over into the Jacuzzi, and his Beth slid over there with him n she sat on his lap, and his hand couldn't help it, it just went right to her ass and had ta take a good feel of it, in fact, it was feelin' the need ta keep on feelin' and they started kissin'. And she was a thankin' him for givin' her this beautiful new swimmin' pool, n he was thankin' her for comin' up with such a great idea. And he took her slippery little self firm in his arms. And he rose up outta that Jacuzzi like Godzilla, and he carried her right in that new door directly to their bedroom. Neither one of 'em seemed a bit concerned about gettin' everythin' wet, hey, that's resort life. And it didn't take him more'n 15 seconds ta get that little bikini offa her, and she might a got a little frisky herself pullin' that swimsuit offa him. Then they was just a bouncin' around in the bed, provin' their love for one another, n tellin' each other how lucky they was ta have each other.

In the meantime, out at the pool, they was drinkin' toast after toast ta Daryl n Beth for buildin' 'em this pool.

And when Daryl got up Sunday mornin' ta start the coffee, damn if his beautiful new pool area didn't have four drunks passed out around it, and he smiled, this gonna be nuthin' but a shitload a fun right here.

A/N Well I hope y'all had ya a real good time at the pool party. And until we meet again on Wednesday night at the tavern, you know the one, thank you so much for reading, and please review xo