While Michonne went to clean up and Carl got something to eat, I check on Rick's injuries.
"Well, your face has seen better days" I tell him with a smirk
"Thanks Gwen" Rick replies with a smile.
I grin "No problem, only cause I love you"
"I love you" Rick says seriously
I take a deep breath and take the cloth away from his face "Rick…"
"I know, you don't love me the way I love you but after what happened at the prison, I need you to know how I feel about you" Rick says
"I know how you feel about me but I'm married to Daryl" I tell him
"Daryl might be dead" Rick says gently
"He's not. Even if he was, jumping into a relationship with his best mate is not something I would do, ever" I tell him firmly.
Rick grins "I know, a near death experience made me re-evaluate some things. Getting over you might be on the top of that list"
I hear Carl laugh and smile at the door gently "Thank you, Rick." I look at his face a moment "Well, no permanent damage. You know what came out from all this that is good"
"What?" He asks
"The Governor is truly and officially dead." I tell him.
He nods "Yeah, silver lining as you would say"
"Precisely!"
I look at the door as Michonne comes in "Nice shirt" I tell her.
She looks at it and grins "It's clean and comfortable"
"What more can a girl ask for?"
"Exactly" She replies
"Thank you. I heard him laughing in there. Almost forgot what that sounded like. I can't be his father and his best friend. He needs you and Gwen. I know that's a lot to throw at you. So if you're ever feeling like you need a break..."
"I'm done taking breaks." Michonne replies "So what's the plan? This place, is it home or just a stop along the way?"
Rick and I look at each other both of us wandering what the other is thinking "Well, let's, let's just stay here while we figure it out." Rick replies and I nod in agreement
"Well, we'll need more supplies. I'll go with Carl and get some." Michonne
"We'll come, too." Rick says
"Both of you were unconscious yesterday." Michonne states
"I'm awake today." Rick says
Michonne shakes her head "We need you strong. Just rest. Just one more day."
"She's right, we should relax, drink plenty of water and sleep a little more" I tell Rick
Rick nods and we follow Michonne and Carl to the door "How long you think you'll be?"
"Fill a couple bags, shouldn't be too long." Michonne replies
"It's 8:15 now." Rick says looking at a watch that's not his then he hands his gun to Carl "You follow her lead, understand?"
"Hey. Everything okay?" Rick asks him
"Yeah, I'm just... hungry." Carl replies
"All right. We'll see you in a couple hours." Rick replies
I pat Carl's shoulder "Be safe, both of you"
"Yes, mom" Carl says and walks away.
I look at him surprised as he walks away, not a hundred percent sure if he's being sarcastic or not. I turn to Rick and say "I saw the comfiest looking bed upstairs! We should check that shit out"
Rick smirks "Together?"
I give him a look of disapproval "Yes, but for safety reasons"
We go back inside and we push the couch back in front of the door. I head straight upstairs and collapse onto the bed in the master "Wake me when they're back" I tell Rick when he joins me ten minutes later.
"Okay" He says