AN: This story hasn't been updated in a while...sorry. It wasn't from lack of ideas...but from...I dunno...but anyway I'm on spring break and I promise to do at least one more before that's over...

A man Vanessa had never seen before with a makeshift bayonet for an arm came into the room. Shane turned white as a ghost.

"What's the matter?" she asked, slipping her hand into his. He didn't move, he just stood there, frozen. The Governor noticed a look in Merle's eyes when he saw Shane.

"On second thought, Milton, why don't you show them to their apartment?" The Governor turned to the resident scientist. Milton, a man with glasses, who looked like the science-type, in Vanessa's opinion anyway.

The man led the couple out of the room and to a large brick building. Shane stayed in his almost frozen state, but continued to walk. Vanessa decided she'd ask him about it when they got to where they'd be living.

"Here you go," Milton said.

"Thank you," Vanessa said, speaking for both of them.

"You are welcome. Mrs...?"

"Walsh. But you can just call me Vanessa."

"Vanessa then," he replied. "If you need anything, just ask the Governor. He'd be happy to help."

"Thanks," Milton left the two to themselves and Vanessa pulled Shane into the room. He dropped their bags. "What's the matter?" she asked.

"I know him..."

"Who? Milton?"

"No...Merle. He's no good. Stay away from him...promise me..."

"Why?"

"That's Daryl's older brother. He caused so much hell for us in Atlanta and Rick ended up handcuffing him to a pipe...and he cut his hand own hand off..."

"Okay, I'll stay away," she kissed his cheek.

After they got somewhat settled, in their new, perfect apartment, Vanessa laid down on the bed. She'd changed for bed, just one Shane's shirts with her hair in a high pony tail. Shane was still in the bathroom, taking time to brush his teeth.

"So," Vanessa said as she was coming out of her deep thought. "I thinkin'..."

"'Bout what?" Shane asked as he too laid on the bed.

"'Bout names...for the baby."

"Hm...Jonathan Edward Walsh?" he said. She look at him, and it must've been a confused face. "What?" Shane asked. "You think I haven't thought about naming our baby?" they both laughed.

"It wasn't that...I just wasn't expecting you to say it that quickly..."

"Well I did. What do ya go?"

"Larayne Zara Walsh." It was Shane's turn to make a face. "I told you I wanted to name it, if it was a girl, after your mom," he simply kissed her forehead and smiled. He knew she said that but he wasn't sure if she actually meant it.

"Beautiful name..." he kissed her forehead then her lips. "Get some sleep."

"Night," she curled up close to him, as he turned of the bedroom light.

We'll be happy here, Vanessa thought to herself. And that baby will be safe. Everything seemed to be falling perfectly into place. She and Shane found a place to safely raise their baby, which seemed to be perfect. They had hot water, and electric. Life would be good for them from here on out...hopefully.

AN: Sorry it's short...wanted to get this part out.