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Carol had spent the past months in a constant state of worry and agony. All she wanted was to have her little girl by side. Ever since Sophia had run into the woods her heart had felt like there was a giant hole in it. Her friends, who had become her family, helped to fill the hole a bit but it was still a big a hole.
She was in the kitchen making some food for everyone when she heard Glenn call her name. She didn't realize he was back at the prison. Turning she caught sight of three teens with him and she had to really concentrate before she realized who one of them was, "Sophia!" Running over the older woman scooped her daughter up into a hug sweeping her off her feet and spinning her around.
Glenn and the other two stepped back, chuckling. Angel and Logan were happy to see that Sophia's mother loved her as much if not more than Sophia loved her mother. As neither of them had memories of a mother who loved them, they were happy to see that Sophia had one that loved her so. Glenn was happy to see Carol smile so big. He had rarely seen her smile so big, especially after her daughter went missing.
Placing her daughter back on the floor, Carol stepped back and framed her face with her hands. Gazing at her daughter, she spoke softly, "Oh my dear girl. How did you survive the woods? How are you here? Where have you been?"
With tears running down her face, Sophia giggled before replying, "All three questions have the same answer mama. Them." She pointed towards the two teens.
Turning Carol finally looked closer at the other two teens that were with Glenn. The boy was tall and lean with dark brown hair and brown eyes. The girl was about a head shorter with black hair and green eyes. Both teens reminded her of someone but she couldn't place it. Stepping forward, she noticed how both had their weapons but seemed to put them down when they saw her come toward them. Neither one saw her as a threat. She spoke with a slight wobble in her voice, "You saved my baby? Why? Neither one of you knew her? Thank you so much!"
Angel gave a slight smile and answered her, "We saw a young girl in trouble. Why wouldn't we help? Our families taught us to always help others. You don't need to thank us. Sophia is truly a wonderful girl. We're lucky to have met her."
Carol opened her arms in a silent question and after receiving a nod in reply from both teens she enveloped them in a hug and started sobbing. Releasing the pair she turned and enveloped her daughter into another hug and continued sobbing.
Attracted to the sound of sobbing, some of the others gathered to see what was going on. Carl came from around the corner and the first thing he saw was Carol hugging someone. It was a quick turn of the head of the person being hugged that caused Carl to see who it was, "Sophia!"
Releasing her daughter, Carol turned to face the young boy. Gesturing with her head Carol gave her daughter silent permission to go greet her friend. Running towards each other the two kids met in a tangle of limbs. Pulling away the pair spoke so rapidly that all the others heard was a mess of voices. Those that were not in shock upon learning that Sophia was back started laughing at the pair. Happy that they were both happy.
It was a louder laugh from Logan that caught Carl's attention. Turning he spotted the teens, "Logan! Angel!" Rushing up, he attacked the pair with a hug. Squeezing the pair, he spoke rapidly, asking where they had been, how they were there, and what was going on. Finally getting a word in, Logan gave a small laugh and ruffled Carl's hair, "Calm down bud. Let us answer a question before you ask another. Also we need air little bro."
Glenn caught the name he called the boy and spoke up, "Little bro?"
Facing him, Logan nodded, "Yeah Carl is my little brother."
Sophia questioned, "You're Mr. Rick and Mrs. Lori's son too?"
Smiling slightly he shook his head, "Not Lori's son Phia. She is my step mom." He looked back down at Carl before speaking again with excitement, "Dad is here?!"
Nodding Carl answered just as excitedly, "Yes!" At this his face fell, "Mom died last month though Lo. We have a little sister now. Her name is Judith."
Logan gave his brother a sad smile, "I'm sorry bud. But hey Judith is lucky. She has you for a big brother."
Carl nodded before facing Angel, "She'll have all three of us right?" Angel nodded ruffled Carl's hair.
Suddenly Carl's face brightened before speaking, "Angel guess what?! Your dad and uncle are here. They've been helping take care of Judith."
Angel's face broke out into a giant grin and mouthed the word really, unable to make sound. Carl nodded "Really!" Turning the boy faced the others in the room, searching for three specific faces. Not finding them, he adressed someone else, "Michonne do you know where my dad is?"
Michonne nodded before moving out of sight for a few minutes calling for Rick. Heavy and quick footsteps were heard a few moments later as Rick came into view. Seeing his eldest, the man raced down the stairs and towards the group. Logan rushed towards his father and embraced him like he used to as a small boy. Pulling back Rick glanced over Logan's shoulder quickly to call for Carl and caught sight of Angel. The man gestured for her to come forward and he quickly gave her a hug as well before hugging both teens together. Placing a hand on both of their shoulders he started his questions, "How did you find this place?"
Logan gestured towards Sophia, "We had to bring her home dad."
Turning Rick quietly gasped one word, "Sophia?"
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