Yeah, never mind what I said in the previous chapter, I'm back with more...! Well, in this chapter Daryl is only mentioned but there's stuff about how Beth discovered her feelings for him and also some sisterly love. He's present in the next one though :)

They've been gone for a while now and Beth's starting to notice. Maggie must be thinking the same thing 'cause she's peeking out the window, a slightly concerned look on her face. She wouldn't say it out loud, Beth knows it; she prefers acting like everything's fine, like Glenn is going to come back to her safe and sound, no doubt. But keeping your cool is near to impossible when you're separated from the people you love. Beth learned that lesson the hard way right after the group was scattered in different parts of the area surrounding the prison. She hadn't known where her sister was, nor if she'd ever be able to see her again. It had been scary. But she hadn't been alone, Daryl was with her. It had meant a lot. But then she was taken by those Grady cops and all of a sudden her world had changed once more. She was stuck missing Daryl too, just as bad as she was missing Maggie.

In the morning Glenn, Tara, Eugene and Noah had gone with Aiden and his friend to search for electrical supplies to restore the power all over the town and it was now late afternoon. Luckily for Beth, Daryl hadn't joined them but she was sympathetic of her sister's worry for Glenn.

Maggie comes back to the table and seats opposite to Beth. They've been folding the fresh laundry for the past few minutes now, another perfectly normal activity for Alexandria's citizens. Beth had been particularly happy to get her hands on a bunch of onesies that Jessie had kindly passed them for baby Judith. Even though they're settled down in separated houses now, Maggie and Beth are taking care of everyday things like loading the washing machine for the Grimes, mostly because it's weird not doing everything together as a group anymore, so helping each other just feels right.

Maggie's folding Glenn's shirts now, glancing at the window from time to time.

"They'll be here any minute" Beth says to comfort her.

"I know" Maggie answers after a moment of hesitation, trying to appear confident about it. She puts the shirt on top of a pile.

Beth just smiles at her, hoping with all her heart that she's right. "I wish we could have something to distract ourselves with, you know? Other than only chores" she adds absentmindedly.

"Oh, but I know what would spark my interest..." prompts Maggie with a devilish grin.

"What's that?" Beth asks curious to hear it.

Maggie leans further over the table. "You still haven't spilled the beans about a certain crossbow-bearing person" she hints all gossipy.

Beth's eyes trail immediately to a pair of tiny blue socks as she picks 'em up and folds them. "I don't know what you're talking about" she answers caught off guard.

"Oh come on! The whole group saw what's going on, don't play dumb!"

Beth's lips purse as she finally finds the courage to look at her sister. Well, she might as well give her something so at least she'll stop worrying about Glenn. "Fine. You're right. What do you wanna know?"

Maggie smirks satisfied. It's a little uncharacteristic of her to be interested in silly stuff like that or maybe it's just the fact that it's been so long since they could discuss light topics. "Just how did that happen?"

Beth rolls her eyes. "I don't know, it just...did."

"While you were out there with him?"

Beth considers her answer. Was it then or was it after the hospital? "I think it started while we were out and then we sort of...picked up from where we left off".

Maggie nods in understanding. "I think it's great. I mean, it's Daryl" the way she says his name is like it's a big deal, like she's fortunate to have him. Beth knows that it's all true and finds herself smiling.

"When he told me that you were with him I was glad to hear it...I just didn't know if you had survived whatever happened to you next. I had no way of knowing" Maggie's voice becomes serious, her eyes glued to the table. She sounds almost ashamed. It's the first time that they face the subject.

"I know that. It's okay" Beth never blamed her sister for not looking for her. The group had no leads as to where she might be and that car could have gone anywhere. It was simply too risky. But chance or perhaps fate had brought them together again so there was no use in dwelling on it.

Only ten minutes go by before they hear the sound of tires on the street and engine roaring. They rush to the front door and burst it open.