"Follow me down this way to the community center. We can talk more there and get introductions out of the way."
"No. No names until we see that you actually have the medicine."
"Okay, that's no problem. Are you all hungry? Thirsty? We have plenty if you are."
"That would be nice, thank you."
"Sammi!" I shout. "I know you're out there you little spy!"
Sammi runs up to me, giggling. "How you know? I quiet!"
"Because I know you. Now show our new friends to the dining hall."
"Go ahead." says sheriff. "Me and these two just need to have a short talk with Elsa here."
His people glanced around at each other not moving a muscle. Sammi reached out and grabbed a small black woman's hand. "Come with me. I show you the way. Don't worry, I not hurt you. My bubby won't ei-der."
"Okay, I believe you. You're Sammi right? I'm Sasha."
"Yeah! I Sammi. This is my bubby Kyle-" the sound of her voice trailed off as she wandered away.
"You'll get used to her. She talks quite a bit."
"I noticed. You mentioned something about your brother being out on a run. How soon will he be back?"
"He left earlier this morning. He will be back tomorrow afternoon. They went out like I said earlier to get medicine but they're also looking for supplies to repair our fence. We have a weak spot, but no worries, there is someone down there and someone at the front at all times. Nothin is gettin through."
"I'll send some of my people down there to watch, since you were kind enough to let us in. We want to prove to you that we can protect ourselves as well as your people. But if you don't mind, I have two of my men still outside so I have to let them know what's going on. We could sleep in here if that is what you choose, but we also have an RV we can stay in."
"You can stay in here. I'll have Someone bring you some blankets and pillows so you'll be comfortable."
"If youd like, you can also put someone on watch so you can keep an eye on us, but I can assure you we won't be a problem."
"No need. I trust you."
"What do you think? Should we accept?" Rick asks Glenn and Aaron.
"It's better than what we've had these past couples months and I could really go for some real food and a good night's rest. I'm sure everyone else could too, especially Carl." replied Aaron.
"I agree. But don't let your guard down just yet. We don't know how the rest of her men are going to react tomorrow when they come home and there's strange people here." Turning to Elsa, he says, "We accept your offer. We are going to get our vehicles. If you want to take these two to get something to eat, me and my other two men will be in shortly."
Turning towards the door, Rick nods to his friends and heads back to the gate to speak with Abraham and Daryl.