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On with the show! Don't forget your popcorn!

Natalie spent a good part of the afternoon meeting with the people in Rick's camp. Some people needed small wounds checked for infection; others needed a bit more extensive care. Natalie offered the group to visit the farm while Daryl healed. They were encamped on the old McCaffrey farm, in the house and outbuildings. Natalie was glad to see them settled in somewhere that was relatively safe, away from the danger of towns.

Beth pulled Natalie aside as she was packing the Jeep to leave. "Natalie, is Daryl doing ok really? I've been worried about him and he means a lot to me." Beth nearly whispered as she spoke, catching Natalie's attention.

Natalie knew the look in those wide blue eyes all too well; the young girl was in love with Daryl. He was more than old enough to be Beth's father. Beth had to be close to the same age as Allie. Natalie mentally shook her head, poor girl had no idea what she was doing at that age, Beth needed a man closer to her own age.

"Honey, give him a few days and he'll be right back to his old self. Don't you worry about him; I can take care of him. I promise." Natalie gave Beth a forced smile before hopping in the Jeep.

Beth smiled, "Thanks. I'll try and get out there to visit him soon."

"No worries kiddo. You're welcome." Natalie turned the Jeep around, heading for home. Natalie thought about what she would say to Daryl as she drove, there was really no preparing for the storm that was coming. Natalie knew he would blow up at her; the question was how bad would Daryl explode? Natalie shivered when she pulled into the driveway, she could see Daryl leaning against the front porch post from the road. She parked the Jeep, walking slowly through the yard up to the porch. If looks could have killed, Daryl would have murdered Natalie when she stepped out of the Jeep.

Natalie took a deep breath, letting it out slowly, "I suppose you want to talk? Is it going to be me yelling or you this time?" Natalie watched Daryl uncross his arms from his chest, lightly stepping down the porch steps to invade her personal space.

Daryl trained his eyes on Natalie's as he walked up to her. He felt energized, looking for a fight, just like he was stalking prey. Natalie visibly shivered once he was in her personal space. Good, she was afraid of him, afraid of what he was going to do or say. This gave him the upper hand for the moment.

"Ain't gonna be yellin' yet Natty. We need to talk, and we're doing it right here, right now. Why are you letting that little girl do doctorin' work? She's a kid! She ain't you or your Daddy!" Daryl's voice went up a couple notches, but he wasn't yelling yet.

"Allie's more than capable to help do her fair share of procedures. If she hadn't helped me with you, your ass wouldn't be here standing in my yard. And if I recall correctly, those scars across your back? I was younger than her when I treated those for you. Don't you dare ever discredit her because of her age! She's absolutely brilliant, and she loves medicine. If the world hadn't gone to shit, she would be leaving for med school later this year." Natalie started up on the defensive, her arms across her chest, eyeing Daryl.

"It ain't like that Natty, we was different in those days. She's still just a girl. She looks just like you when we was kids. Why the fuck is she wearing the ring I gave you? Fuck, why do you even still have the damn piece of junk? I damn near jumped her in the stable thinkin' she was you! "Daryl reached his hand out to tuck a stray strand of hair behind Natalie's ear, but she jumped away from his touch as the screen door slammed.

Allie leaned over the porch rail, watching her parents fighting. This was going to be good, all she needed was a bucket of popcorn.

Natalie glanced over Daryl's shoulder, seeing her daughter watching them. Natalie called over to Allie, the girl's eyes snapping to her mother's face. "Haben Sie alles zu ihm schon gesagt? Sagen Sie mir die Wahrheit!" (Have you said anything to him yet? Tell me the truth!)

Daryl looked at Natalie dumbfounded, he had no idea what she just said, but it shocked him that she could speak another language. It infuriated him that he had no idea what she said, and he assumed it was about him.

Allie yelled back at her mother, the tone angry, the words flying from her lips. "Keine Mutter! Nichts über, über was wir gestern Abend sprachen. Ich schwöre!" (No mother! Nothing about what we talked about last night. I swear!)

Natalie nodded,"Good. Go back in the house Allie. I'll be in there shortly."

"What the fuck was all that about Natty? You scared of something that you and the kid can't speak English in front of me? You never hid anything from me before!" Daryl was yelling, his anger flowing off in sheets.

"It's German Daryl, her and I both speak it as well as we speak English. Kind of happens when you spend years living in Germany. Of course she would look just like me, Allie's my daughter! I kept that ring because you gave it to me, because you loved me and I loved you. I'm not scared to tell you things Daryl. I never was, and I sure as hell am not now. You want to know why I gave Allie your ring? You really want to know? You best think your response over before you open your mouth Daryl Wade Dixon." Natalie yelled back at Daryl, her chest heaving from the emotions coursing through her. Natalie was straddling that fine line between being mad and in control, and so mad that she would start crying uncontrollably.

Daryl blinked at Natalie; she rarely ever used his full name. She had to have a damn good reason to use it that way. Daryl swallowed hard as he nodded, "Yeah I wanna know why she's got it and not you. Pissed me off she has it and not you. I gave it to you 'cause I loved you. Goddamn it babydoll, I still fucking love you now. Ain't gonna lie, you're the only woman I ever wanted!"

Natalie steeled herself for the effect of the words that would be coming out of her mouth. They were life changing on so many levels, so many could be hurt by the reactions Daryl took. Natalie took a deep breath, never breaking eye contact with Daryl. His admission of still being in love with her made what Natalie had to say hurt even more. She gambled on retaining that love, Daryl could end up hating Natalie within the next thirty seconds.

"Remember that summer when I came back, and we had that quickie in your truck? Her name is Allie Josephine after your mama. Allie's your daughter Daryl; she's the best thing you ever gave me." Tears fell down Natalie's cheeks as Daryl stared at her, his face a blank slate.

Daryl ran his hand over his face, turning to look at the porch where Allie just stood. Damn it, he had a daughter. A daughter he never knew who had his eyes, but looked just like Natalie. Anger boiled in him, anger that the woman he loved kept this secret from him for damn near 18 years.

Daryl strode with a purpose towards the house; he wanted a better look at his daughter. He paid no mind to Natalie on her knees in the yard with tears streaming down her cheeks.