Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I promise to try and update more often, but with Beth and the holidays I wasn't in the mood to write. I'm back now. :)
Beth finished buttoning up her flannel shirt and slipped her boots on. She was in leggings and didn't really care if she looked bad. She was going to meet up with Dillon and talk to him. Maybe he sent the text by accident. There was no way Dillon Grimes wanted her back. He made that clear when he left Beth four years ago. Although she didn't love him anymore, she was a little nervous. Maybe it was because how he's treated her in the past. He's not exactly nice with his words towards her. Beth grabbed her keys and headed out the door. Maggie took Bentley for the night because Beth felt he shouldn't be there for the talk. She sat in her car a moment, second guessing herself. Was this a good idea or not? Has she gave him too many chances? It's not that she wanted to, Beth wanted the best for Bentley and no matter how much she didn't like Dillon, he was his father. She didn't tell Daryl that she was going to meet up with Dillon. They weren't exactly a thing so should she have to tell him? She let out a breath of air in frustration. Come on Beth, get your shit together! She backed out of her driveway and started for the Cafe. Just breathe Beth, you don't owe him anything.
She pulled into a parking spot and got out. Holding her keys, rather tightly, her knuckles were going white. Beth took a deep breath and started for the booth. There he sat, with a poker face, hair slightly in his eyes. When she saw him all the nervousness went away and filled with anger and annoyance. She folded her arms as she sat down. "Hey Beth." he said as he played with the rim of his cup. "Dillon." There was no need for a hello, Beth just wanted to leave. "Look I am trying to make this work." his voice laced with annoyance. "Make this work...Dillon you should have done that four years ago when Bentley was born." Beth was fuming now. How dare he say he was trying? "I know I haven't been the best father-" Beth cut him off. "Been the best father...Dillon you haven't even been a father." She rolled her eyes. This was solving nothing. Everything coming out of his mouth was bullshit. "I just want to see our son." Dillon choked out. "My son..Bentley is my son. You weren't even there for me through the pregnancy." Beth grumbled. "My brother tells me all about him..It makes me jealous because I should be the one telling him…. Are you seeing anyone? Is another man raising my son?" He looked at the floor. "Yeah, your brother, unlike you wanted Bentley in his life….Dillon quite frankly I don't think you have a right to be jealous, I have given you multiple chances to try and work this out. I wanted to work on us, but you didn't. So if I am seeing anyone that doesn't concern you at all." Beth snapped. How could he even say that? "God dammit Beth! " Dillon spat. Beth jumped at his tone of voice.
Beth started getting up. There was no way she was going to stay here with him getting angry like this. "Where do you think you're going?" Dillon sneered. Beth stopped and stood frozen. "I am leaving Dillon, bye." Beth snapped. "Whatever, bitch. I will get Bentley taken away from you." Dillon grunted. Beth whipped her head around. "Yeah Dillon? I will tell you what..Don't you ever threaten me like that again." Beth hissed before walking to her car. Her face was on fire. She drove home. Once she was in the protectiveness of her own home she broke down. Why are your crying Beth? You knew this was going to end badly. She wasn't crying over him but his words, how angry he got. She didn't like to see him that angry. She was done with his shit. Threatening to take her son away from her. Beth decided on a nice hot shower then maybe to visit her parents. She missed her mom and dad, but she was always so busy it was hard to make time to go see them. She rubbed her temples as she made her way upstairs.
The shower was quick and she was dressed nice and warm. It was only one o'clock. Daryl wouldn't be off work for another few hours. She settled on going to her parents. Beth was sure they missed her as much as she missed them. Pulling up to the farm she smiled. She couldn't keep the happiness out of her smile. She missed the old farm and all the good memories. Beth giggled as she thought of that one time Maggie and Shawn and her had a fight in the pond, there was mud everywhere. She climbed out of her car rather quickly and barged into the house.
"Daddy, Mama! I came here to surprise you." Beth couldn't help but smile bright. Beth walked around the corner and into her daddy's office. "Daddy!" Beth walked over and hugged Hershel tight. "Bethy, I'm glad you decided to come visit. Where's Bentley?" Hershel looked around. "Daddy he's with Maggie because I had to go meet up with Dillon." Beth mumbled the last part. Hershel's face was not smiling anymore but frowning. "What did he want?" Beth played with her keys. "He uh wanted to get back together sort of to help raise Bentley." Hershel lifted Beth's chin so he met her eyes. "Bethy, if you feel that is the right thing to do then do it." Hershel wiped a tear from his daughters eye. "Daddy, he just said the same things he did before. Like always, it ended in a fight and I left." Beth's voice cracked. Hershel pulled his daughter into a hug. "Bethy, sometimes people never change but you can't let that stop you from being happy." Beth kissed her daddy's cheek. "Thank you...Daddy?" Beth chewed her lip. "Yeah?" Hershel was now looking at Beth. "I met a guy...I have sorta been seeing him. Bentley seems to like him but Bentley only knows him as his little friends uncle." Beth looked away from her dad.
Hershel could tell his daughter was happy. He smiled and nodded. "You really like him?" Hershel tilted his head so her could see Beth's face. "Yeah daddy, I do." Beth pressed her lips together and giggled. "So what is the name of this guy?" Beth looked at her dad with her eyebrows raised. "His name is uh Daryl Dixon." she replied. Hershel was happy that Beth was finally moving on from Dillon. "He's coming over for dinner tonight.." her voice trailed off. "Yeah? I'm just glad to see you happy Beth." Hershel grinned and kissed his daughter's forehead. Beth closed her eyes and leaned against her dad. "Me too daddy." she mumbled out.
The evening passed quickly and Beth was back home. She was so excited for Daryl to be here. She couldn't wait, her stomach dip flip flops. She made dinner for her and him. Bentley would be home tomorrow morning and Beth was stoked. She was lost in her thoughts when she heard a car pull up and she couldn't hold back her smile. Daryl walked through the door and Beth ran to him and jumped in his arms. She wrapped her legs around his waist and pressed her lips to his. "Did I miss something babe?" Daryl mumbled against her soft pink lips. Beth blushed. "No, I just missed you." She giggled. Daryl probably thought she was silly but that didn't matter right now. She was just happy to finally be happy. Beth and Daryl sat at the table and ate the dinner she made for the two of them. She found herself just staring at him when he was eating. Unaware of the world around him, she knew that is what made her fall for him even more. The two finished eating and Daryl walked upstairs. Beth cleaned the table off and washed the dishes. She hummed as she finished cleaning up the mess she made cooking.
Beth walked into the living room to see Daryl sitting on the couch. She smirked before she walked over to him. Climbing on his lap she straddled him. She leaned into his chest and listened to his heartbeat. Beth closed her eyes slowly drifting off to sleep when she heard Daryl mumbled a faint "I love you Beth Greene." She smiled against his chest inhaling his scent. What felt like hours she never felt more comfortable, safe. She was almost asleep when she heard her doorbell ding and pounding on her door. Groaning Beth opened her eyes and climbed off Daryl. Sluggishly she walked to the door yawning. Turning the door knob the door flew open and a gush of cold air made her body chill. She stood shocked at who was standing there….Dillon Grimes. "Hey baby." he slurred. Beth could smell the booze on him. "Why are you here?" Beth snapped. He pushed his way inside and snaked his arms around her waist. "Because you're mine and the mother of my son." He grumbled. "Dillon let go of me!" Beth shoved him and he stumbled backwards. Dillon balled his fist up. "Get out of my house now!" Beth yelled. Daryl came in the doorway just as Dillons fist connected with Beth's jaw. With fast strides Daryl slammed Dillon into the wall. "Don't you ever touch her again Grimes!" Daryl said through clenched teeth.
Daryl punched Dillon until blood covered his face. "Daryl stop." Beth pleaded. Climbing off Dillon, Daryl picked him up and threw him out the door. Locking the door Daryl leaned against it. "I'm sorry…" His voice cracked. Beth walked up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist. "It's okay Daryl." She kissed his shoulder. Daryl turned around and cupped Beth's face gently. He placed a kiss to her lips. "Let's go get ice on your jaw." he whispered. "I'm okay Daryl." She smiled. He engulfed her petite body in his, placing chaste kisses on her forehead. "I love you Greene." He said between each kiss. " I love you Mr. Dixon." Beth said as she closed her eyes. "Let's get you in bed Beth." Daryl picked her up bridal style and carried her to her bedroom. Laying her down gently he turned and started for the door. "Daryl...Will you stay with me?" Beth asked. "Of course." Daryl said as he got in bed next to her pulling her body to his. His strong arms wrapped around her. She fell asleep within seconds.