Carl's POV

A couple of days earlier...

"Dad you don't have to do this!" I begged my father for like the hundredth time.

"I'm sorry Carl, they need me." He squeezed my arm reassuringly, "Don't be worried, I'll be back before you know it."

He gave mom and Judith kisses on the forehead and ruffled my hair one more time before joining Shane in his car and driving away to Atlanta. Mom went towards me and planted a gentle kiss on my cheek before going back to the house with Judith.

"Don't worry son, he'll be back." Grandpa said never looking away from the car that was driving away.

"Yeah, I know my brother. He's one tough bastard." Uncle Jeffrey added, and gave me a sympathetic smile.

"Come on inside Carl. I'll make lemon custard pie, your favorite." Grandma said, while wiping tears away from her eyes and I reluctantly went back inside.

Grandpa invited the Greene family over our house tonight for dinner. Afterwards we all watched the news and saw a report on the Bank of America Plaza crisis.

"As you can see, Georgia's Primal Criminal Phillip Blake, has taken five hostages in custody in exchange for 1 billion dollars of the bank's vault." The news lady reported as we continued watching in silence.

I couldn't think straight so I just stared intently at the TV while leaning against the door frame.

The news reporter continued with a live footage, "Police has informed us that the rescue team are on their way and is lead by Atlanta's top officer Rick Grimes..."

I felt the entire room tense when we saw the video with dad climbing the stairs gun in hand with Shane and Michonne, who dad introduced to me a few years back when she was a new recruit. A few more men trailed behind them. I glanced at mom and she held the pillow against her chest tighter. Then my eyes locked with Beth, and she stared at me with worry. I don't know how to react at first so I quickly stared back at the TV.

"The Atlanta PD copter has found visual on the suspect at roof," the camera zooms in on 'The Governor'. He's got his arm locked around the hostage's neck and a gun pointed at the side of her head. Two other men stood 3 feet away by his side.

The woman spoke again, "Sources told us that who 'The Governor's' holding is the bank owner's 14 year old daughter."

We continued watching 'The Governor' screaming something, he laughed afterwards but quickly ducked and dropped the girl when a gunshot flew past his head and hit the glass. The two other guys began shooting at something. My eyes widened and I heard my mom gasp. Dad came running and charged at 'The Governor', Michonne quickly shot and chased the other men, while Shane went over to the girl. Dad pointed his gun at him but 'The Governor' was quick. He swung a punch at my dad and hit his face, he dropped his gun and the suspect went for it but dad tackled him from behind and they both hit the floor. Dad stood and ran for his gun but 'The Governor' quickly regained his stance and grabbed my dad's gun then shot at my dad.

"NO!" I screamed in panic. Then I heard my mom's voice crack as she breaks into quiet sobs while grandma and Maggie held her.

"Oh my God," uncle Jeffrey swallowed and I heard grandpa inhaled sharply.

It didn't show if he was shot because of the camera angle but he fell backwards and was hidden behind a window roof. Suddenly, there was a shot and it hit 'The Governor' at the back of the leg. Shane came from behind with his shotgun and immediately cuffed him. The camera switched again to Michonne cuffing one guy. I swallowed, 'Where's the other guy?' I thought. Then I heard Shane screaming for Michonne, turns out the other guy was behind her. Fortunately, she ducked at the last second and the bullet missed her. Unfortunately, the helicopter got to close and the bullet hit the camera. The next thing I saw was gray and static.

The TV came on again after 10 seconds and the lady reporter came to view, 'Everything seems to be a blur up there, we heard a loud two shots after the copter-cam went down.' She paused for a moment and pressed two fingers against her earpiece, after that she gave very excited smile.

'Coronel Dale Horvath has informed us that Officer Shane Walsh has successfully captured 'The Governor' though no news are reported about the other two constables. Here he comes now...'

Another guy came to view, he was wearing a general-looking uniform so I guess he was Coronel Horvath. He said, "Sorry to interrupt but strict orders from the government to stop all social media in this crisis...," the news lady tried to say something but was cut off when the Coronel blocked his hand against the camera and the TV went blank.

"That's it I'm going there," Uncle Jeffrey announced.

"I'm coming too." I quickly agreed but we were stopped by Grandpa.

"Don't, you won't be able help." He said sternly.

"What do you mean?" I protested.

"He's right," Hershel suddenly said, "All roads are blocked going to the city. It's best to stay here...you can go tomorrow morning."

I looked at uncle Jeffrey and he slowly nodded in agreement. I sighed and pinched the bridge of my nose, 'Oh god dad, hope you're alright.'

So what do you guys think happened to Rick or Michonne. Please leave comments and, I'll have your questions answered next chapter.