A/N: First off, yeah! Walking Dead has been renewed for a third season. Wow… Sorry it took longer than I had anticipated. Rewrote one of the scenes many times, but it kept ending around the same area. I'm satisfied though. I hope I did good this chapter. First time I've written so… in-depth. Hope you guys continue to enjoy and thanks for the reviews/favs/alerts.

It didn't take them nearly as long to return to the inn because Daryl had memorized the route. He expertly avoided all the obstacles on their way back. The young woman that they rescued didn't say a word to them, despite Shane's best efforts to communicate with her. Instead, she pressed her body against Glenn's, trying to keep out of contact with Lilli. If Lilli noticed, she didn't say anything. Shane didn't like it. The girl didn't even know Lilli and she was acting as if Lilli was going to harm her.

"What the hell is this?" Daryl asked as he slowed the truck.

The entrance to the inn had been slightly modified since they left only a precious six hours earlier. Instead of having a temporary car fence they had the makings of a real fence surrounding the parking lot. Rick and the rest of the men stood up and waved as they pulled in. Lori stood at the entrance and quickly disappeared.

"What's going on?" Shane asked as soon as he got out of the truck.

"Well," Rick said as he looked around. "Michael got the generator to work. Figured we got at least a week or two of good use, if not more. The ladies decided that if Fort Benning was available then we would go there, but if it wasn't then we should have a fence built 'round here. Went into town and found a nice hardware store. We can do the back tomorrow. There really is no point in rushing things. I take it that Fort Benning didn't go well."

Shane nodded his head. "One survivor," he said as he pointed to the girl who cautiously got out of the truck. She kept her body pressed against Glenn's while her wide eyes darted around, engulfing her surroundings.

"She looks like a skittish deer," Rick commented.

Shane nodded his head. "And she hasn't said anything yet. Some reason she decided to attach herself to Glenn."

Rick smiled. "Glad you guys got here when you did. Want to get this fence up as fast as we can. Figured if we needed we could use the truck to destroy the fence and the other cars will follow."

Shane nodded. Daryl didn't even have to be asked as he started helping Michael. Andrea and Dale stood guard. There were three walkers on the ground, clearly killed by someone.

"Lilli!" Sara cried out as she ran toward her caretaker and hugged her.

"You're wet!" Lilli said in surprise as she quickly pushed the girl away.

Sara nodded her head enthusiastically. "They fixed the pool. Ms. Carol is watching us as we swim. Come and join us!" She tugged on Lilli's hand as she tried to get her to go.

Lilli pulled away. "Maybe later. I should help out here," she said with a smile.

Sara pouted but nodded as she ran back inside.

"What do you need me to do?" Lilli asked Rick.

With six people working on the fence they were able to finish before sun down. Areas that they were unable to put a fence on they placed the various cars that they wouldn't use. The various cars were packed in tightly so that no walker could squeeze through. There was a gate attached to the fence. If anyone from the outside needed in they could jump over a hood of a car or open the gate. If they needed out they could open the gate or ram it. Except for the gate, every area of the fence had a car behind it, just in case a crowd of zombies tried to knock it down.

The group smiled as they viewed their handiwork. They felt accomplished and for a second time they felt safe.

"God I'm hungry," T-Dog murmured as he headed back into the inn.

"Before any of you can eat you have to clean up," Georgia firmly stated. "Don't want you stinking up the dining room," she added. The rescued girl stood by her side. She had been the one to coax the girl off of Glenn, allowing the young man to help with the fence. Shane was a little relieved when Lori tried to talk to the girl, and the girl acted just as scared with her as she did with Lilli.

"It's nice having some running water," Rick said with a smile as he clapped Shane on the shoulder before walking into the inn.

"Shower time!" Glenn said excitedly as he followed the others.

Shane started to turn when he spotted Lilli. Michael stood next to her and it was clear that the two were whispering. Whatever they were talking about both looked pissed off. Michael turned and walked away, leaving Lilli alone. She stared at the gate, and wrapped her arms around her body as if she were cold. It was clear that she was thinking about something.

"You know," Shane said as he placed his arm over her shoulders and pulled her toward the inn. "I do believe you lied to me, Miss Lilli umm..." He couldn't help but watch her during their hard day of work. The way her arms tensed as she picked up something heavy. She had rolled up her sleeves, and he could see the little freckles from the sun that was on her shoulders. And at times, when she stretched, her shirt would lift up and he would see her stomach muscles. She turned him on.

"Really?" She asked in surprise as she looked at him, but didn't move his arm from her shoulders. "Last names? It's the end of the world and you want a last name. Naw." She giggled. "And why you callin' me a liar?" She gave him a light punch in the side and he feigned pain.

"You told me that you sold crafts for a living, ma'am," he said. "These muscles you have." He pinched one of her arms, shaking his head. "And you worked too hard today for me to believe that's all you did."

Lilli giggled again. "Well," she started, clearing her throat. "My house was always in need of repair and no one ever did it right. So, as they say 'if you want something done right then do it yourself'." She smiled at him. "I had to learn how to do all this hard work so that my house came out perfectly."

"Thought it was your dad's house," Shane teased.

"Yes, but once he died it would go to me. So I was just looking after my interests. And look, at least the skills I learned came in handy today. It also helped that my brother was roughly 6'4" and all big and bulky." She pulled away from Shane and circled her arms around her body as if to show the mass that her brother was. "Stupid jerk liked to pick fights. So I had to keep myself fit so at least I was a little challenge for him when he picked fights." Her eyes dance with mischief as she looked back up at him. They stopped in front of her room and she opened the door.

He didn't know what came over him. Suddenly, he reached out and pulled her close to him and kissed her. He half expected her to push him away. Instead, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled herself closer to him as she opened her mouth. Their tongues danced together and he put his hands under her hair to keep her close.

She jumped up on him and wrapped her legs around his waist, using one leg to kick the door shut behind them as he staggered into the room. He used one arm to hold her up, while the other ran up her back and unhooked her bra. She quickly took off her shirt and he paused briefly to set her on the bed.

They stared at each other for a brief second. In comparison, she was bigger than Lori. Her body was nice and toned. Her muscles tensed slightly at the delay and fear crossed her eyes. He quickly started to unbutton his shirt and she helped him. As soon as it was off she returned to kissing him. Their urgency to be with each other intensified their roaming hands. With one hand she unbuckled his belt, allowing her other hand to roam his body. As soon as she pulled his pants down he tackled her. His eyes danced and he slowly licked her stomach. Her belly rose and he could hear her moan softly.

He loved the taste of her. He smiled and moved from her belly up to her face, slowly kissing and licking every asset of her body; her stomach, her breasts, her collar bone, her neck. She moaned in excitement and her fingers slid through his hair. Finally he kissed her lips as her hands explored his body. His hands found their way back down and he pulled her pants down to her knees.

Lilli met his mouth with hers and used her legs to kick the pants off. One hand ran up her legs then went into her underwear, while the other was on her breast. She let in a gasp. Both their eyes lit up. They both needed this and they were both ready.

"Lilli!" Sara's muffled voice shouted.

"Shit!" Lilli whispered as she threw Shane off of her, causing him to fall onto the ground. They both jumped to their feet and Shane quickly put on his pants, while Lilli grabbed a dress and put it on.

The door opened and Sara paused briefly. "We have binoculars here, too," she shouted to someone. "I'll meet you upstairs. Lilli!"

Shane had just enough time to start buttoning his shirt when Sara ran in and started to pull open the dresser drawers. "This is so cool," she said as she turned and looked at Lilli. She spotted Shane and looked at him in confusion as he blushed. It seemed that she shrugged it off as she focused on Lilli. "Where are they?"

Lilli pointed to the one drawer that Sara hadn't opened.

Sara let out a snort as she quickly opened it and pulled them out. "There is a giraffe outside!" Sara said as she turned then stopped. "Are you okay?" she asked.

Both nodded, but breathed in deeply. "I'm fine," Lilli replied, putting her hand in her hair.

"Well, hurry!" Sara said as she ran to the door. "The giraffe might leave soon. We're going to the second floor to see it better." She beaconed for them to follow her before she ran out, and allowed the door to slam shut behind her.

"What was this Lt. Gonzalez thinking when he took out all the locks on the door?" Shane asked with a shake of his head.

Lilli giggled as she put her hair into a messy ponytail. He couldn't help but sigh. Neither wanted to risk getting caught by anyone else, especially the little girl, again. Lilli picked up her clothes and dumped them in a corner next to her bed. Then she walked over to a dresser draw and pulled something out. She turned and looked at Shane. He looked at her curiously and slightly tilted his head. Her breasts sagged ever so slightly due to having no bra on. And her nipples showed through the fabric. She looked gorgeous in the orange sundress.

Her eyes danced with mischief. "He thought that if we needed to easily warn people and get into rooms that we should be able to do it with ease," she said as she neared him.

He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her close. "Sounds like you were very very close to him," he said softly.

"Jealous?" she teased.

"Very," he said as he kissed her. She eagerly returned his kiss before she pulled away.

"You shouldn't be," she said. "He was married and I don't do that." She turned and started to walk away.

What she had said it had hurt him. He knew that she didn't know, but he couldn't help but wince at that statement. Not that it was his fault. He didn't know that Rick was alive. But still. When he did he still lusted after Lori.

She stopped and looked back at him. For a brief moment, he saw the uncertainty in her eyes. He gave her his best smile as he started toward her. She held up a card and winked. "I got a master key," she said. "The second and third floor rooms are all locked, but cleared. But we'll have to wait till Sara is asleep."

He took two long steps to get to her and wrapped his arms around her waist, kissing her neck. "It will be a hard wait," he whispered in her ear.

"But worth it," she replied as she pulled away.

He grabbed her hand and the two walked out. They went upstairs to the second floor.

"Wow," Sara said in awe. They followed the voices of the three children who were giddy with excitement. One of the bedroom doors was open.

Shane raised his eyebrows as they entered the room. Lori and Carol stood next to their children and Rick was behind Sara. Rick turned and looked at them then smiled.

"You should see this," he whispered as he pointed out the window. Lilli immediately went over to Sara while Shane stopped and looked around.

The room had clearly been lived in. Shane spotted a familiar crossbow and looked surprise as Rick walked over to him.

"He came down and told the kids that he saw a giraffe and to get binoculars," Rick said as he placed himself next to his friend. "Guess he's not as bad as we thought."

Shane chuckled. "Maybe," he said.

He watched Lilli crouch and gently move Sara. "Wow," the little girl said. "Oh no!"

The two men quickly walked over to see what was happening.

"Pretty," Sophia said.

The giraffe ran down the road until it disappeared.

"Think it will be back tomorrow?" Sara asked.

"Yeah!" Carl said as he looked excitedly at his parents.

"I don't know," Rick said with a shrug of his shoulders. "Hopefully it will."

"Let's go downstairs to eat," Lori said.

The children didn't answer as they ran out of the room. Lori spotted Lilli and looked startled, then she smiled politely. "Shall we?" she asked.

Rick placed his arm around his wife as they walked out. Lilli hesitated and looked out the window again. Shane joined her.

"What's out there that you stare at?" he asked her as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

"It's been a while since we've seen any big animals," she said as turned away. "Dogs, cats, and most of the other domesticated animals have all disappeared. It's nice to see that there are some living creatures out there that are not only walkers."

He nodded then sighed as he followed her down the stairs.

"You're such a liar!" Lucy's voice shrieked into the hallways.

Both Shane and Lilli looked at each other, before they ran in the direction of the shouting.

"What did I do now?" Daryl snapped back.

"Oh!" Lucy said, heatedly. "You promised me that you would come back injured. And look at ya. Not a scratch!" She crossed her arms over her chest, but her eyes danced with amusement.

Shane stared at her in surprise while Lilli stifled a giggle.

"What the fuck?" Daryl said. "You were serious about that? You wanted me to get injured so you could patch me up?"

Lucy threw her hands up in the air. "Of course! I mean, guys are always taking care of the ladies. I would like to feel at least somewhat useful in taking care of my men. I mean, the men around here. And you are the more likely of candidates to get hurt."

"Oh, that's comforting," Daryl snorted.

The two eyed each other and the sexual tension between them seemed to strengthen.

"I might have a splinter," Daryl finally muttered.

"A splinter?" Lucy yelled as she grabbed his arm. "A tough guy like you can't handle a splinter?" Even though she seemed to be chiding him she dragged him away and toward the infirmary room.

"Hell, woman," Daryl said, not fighting as she pulled him away. "If you don't want to look at my injury then you can just say so."

"Shut up!"

Their arguments muffled as she slammed the door to the infirmary shut.

"Don't think we should go in there anytime soon," Andrea said as she shook her head.

"Maybe we should come up with these signs telling people when they should and shouldn't enter the rooms," Lilli said as she grabbed a plate for food and put a sandwich on it.

"That is a great idea," Shane said.

"What we need is locks," Andrea commented then let out a sigh.

"I think I'll call a meeting for tonight to plan our steps for the future," Rick said.

"Why tonight?" Lori asked as she looked at her husband. "Near as I can see, we've pretty much decided to stay here for a while. You folks who were out there putting up that fence must be tired. Why not do it tomorrow mornin' before ya'll start workin'?"

Rick looked at his wife then at the few who were eating.

"I agree with Lori," Shane said with a nod of his head.

"Besides," Lori added. "Don't know about you, but I sure as hell don't want to interrupt what those two may or may not be doing."

Andrea let out a soft chuckle. No one knew exactly what Lucy and Daryl were doing, although they could guess. And no one wanted to find out what would happen if they interrupted. Daryl was a very hard person to read. It was clear that he liked changing the way he acted to keep people on their toes.

"I really hope that's not a glimpse in our future for those two," Lori muttered before she took a drink of water. "The whole fighting. I'm sure it'll start to upset the children."

Rick shrugged. "I guess we'll have to wait and see," he said as he kissed Lori's cheek. Lori smiled, but rolled her eyes.