Hey guys me again! Another thank you again, and I'm pumped for the new episode! Shame about Bob though... :( RIP dude. Come on Beth! Show em whos boss! Anyways I want to point out that last chapter was Chapter 17, that was a mistake it was supposed to be Chapter 14. Just wanted to clear that up with you fine people.

Chapter 15 Edited

Hershel's POV

My eyes are slowly opening up, but my sight was very blurry that I couldn't make anything all that well except seeing some people and a voice that was fuzzy, but I could tell it was Rick's voice. I closed my eyes for a brief second and opened them up again with my sight improved by a lot. I could see my good friend, along with Sasha right at my side.

"Don't try to move all that much." Rick ordered.

I chuckled. "Not planning on it. This bed's cozy." I moved around a little getting myself more comfortable grunting a little from the soreness in my chest.

Sasha had a stern expression on her face. "What were you doing outside the fences? What the hell happened out there."

"Hey, take it easy." Rick said calmly.

"No it's alright." I told him. "I was out picking up some herbs or plants that would be of help."

"You wanna explain that?" Sasha pointed at my wound.

"Three soldiers came across my path." I explained.

Rick looked bewildered. "Soldiers? As in... The Military?"

I nodded. "They didn't take to kindly to my presence, so they captured me and took my hostage stuffing me in the back of their truck. Ended up getting shot by one of them for keeping my mouth shut."

"Fucking grunts.." Sasha muttered in anger.

"I blacked out for a few minutes, and when I woke up, Casey was carrying me on my shoulder saying I still had a good few years left in me."

We all chuckled. "More then a few."

I grinned. "My words exactly. Casey did his best to keep me awake, but then I was out like a light. Next thing I know I'm awake in this bed all comfortable and sore as hell."

Rick's eyes widened. "Casey got you out?"

Sasha nodded. "Carl was firing at walkers to cover Casey and him." She looked at me. "Maggie and Beth, were so relieved that you were gonna be alright."

I chuckled. "Ain't my time to leave yet."

"Damn straight!" Rick said in agreement.

Just then my good colleague Dr. Caleb Subramanian came into the room. "About time you're awake. How are you feeling?"

"I'll live." I answered.

Caleb grinned and went to the sink rinsing out all sorts of medical tools. "You're really lucky you were alive. If the bullet was still in you, that would've made it a lot harder."

I gave him a quizzical look. "What do you mean, if the bullet was still in me?"

"I mean it was taken out before you even showed up." He said sounding a little preoccupied. Caleb can keep himself really busy sometimes. "You're not going to be able to move from that bed for a day."

I smirked. "I think I can live with that." I said sinking into my pillow.

Caleb returned the smirk. "Alright well get some rest, you can have visitors again soon."

Everyone was exiting the room, but a concern came onto my mind, and I needed to discuss it with Rick.

"Rick a moment." I called before he could exit the room. Rick nodded and went back to my side.

"I think Casey killed those people." I told him a little concerned. Casey's about Carl's age and he gunned them down in cold blood. That's a thought to shudder on.

Rick nodded understanding my concern. "I'll talk to him." He assured me.

I gave him an appreciative smile. "Thank you."

Rick left the room to give me the rest I needed. Within a few minutes I closed my eyes drifting off into my dreams.

Casey's POV

Everything was all white and a little misty like I was in some sort of fog that I could see well in, but there were nothing nearby. It wasn't really creepy for me in fact I was actually curious to see what this was all about. I know I was dreaming but the question is why am I having this dream?

"Not the kind of dream you were expecting to have huh, Case?" Said a voice I never thought I would never hear again. I turned around to see Emma walking towards me with a big grin on her face. She was wearing a T-shirt with a surf board on it some dark jeans and her red hair was wrapped in a pony tail. I was in complete shock by her presence.

This is no ordinary dream.

"Emma?!"

She nodded. "It's really me, and this is no ordinary dream."

We both gave each other a deep hug. It felt SO good to see her again. Even if it was for a brief moment.

"But.. How are you... I mean.." I was all flustered by what was happening. I never thought something like this would be a reality.

"It's one of the perks of being spirit." She said grinning.

I smirked. "What are the others?"

"Not gonna ruin the surprise."

"Aww bummer..."

She snickered at my defeat, but turned all serious again. "Casey look I need to tell you this while I still have the time. Rachel is alive and she's not far from the prison."

My eyes widened with joy along with an elated smile. "Thank god! Where is she?"

"I can't say, but she's alive and alright. The thing is, don't worry about finding her, you'll find each other eventually." Her voice sounded somewhat sad that didn't feel right.

"You don't sound all that happy."

"Something big might happen, Case, and not in a good way... But you guys faced worse."

"We've faced worse." I reminded her not leaving her out.

She chuckled. "Can't argue with that." She put her hand on my cheek and gave me a small smile. "I told you that you would find someone."

I nodded. "She's amazing." I confessed.

"Yeah she is. You take care of her, you hear Case?"

"Loud and clear." I replied with tears forming in my eyes.

Her hand left my cheek gave me one last smile. "See you later, Case."

We both knew that this wasn't goodbye. "You too, Emma."

And with that she gave me one last smile before shimmering away.

I closed my eyes trying to hold back the tears. A silent hiccup escaped my throat. See her vanish like that was hard to watch, felt like I lost her again. The first time was pure hell for me. Then all of a sudden I felt a huge sense of serenity and peace go through my body, and a small grin was formed on my lips.

You're not alone anymore. You got Beth, Yuki, Rachel, Carl, Glenn, and your gonna make it through this.

With that I shut my eyes as hard as I could a second later opened them up to see that I was awake laying in bed. I felt an arm wrapped around my chest and soft breathing. I turned to see Beth on her side still sleeping soundly.

She looks really beautiful when she's asleep.

I brushed her bangs away from her face and gave her a kiss on the forehead causing her to make a sound and move around a little before her eyes fluttered open a little smiling at me.

"Morning again." I said grinning at her.

"Morning yourself." She beamed rubbing my arm affectionately. "Did you sleep well?"

Something like that.

"Sure did. How about you?"

Beth let out a big yawn. "Really well. But I don't wanna get out of bed."

I chuckled at her pout. "As tempting as it sounds, we can't stay in bed the whole day."

Beth let out a groan. "I know."

I grinned. "But there's always tonight."

"There is."

I was about to get up but she pulled me right back down and held me close. "No! Not yet I'm not done cuddling."

"Oh brother.." I snickered, but I didn't complain since it felt really good so I did not resist trying to escape. I closed my eyes savoring this moment and holding her at the same time.

"You ever been to Disney World?" Beth asked me.

I smirked with a scoff. "I have. It's been a long time though."

"How long ago?" She asked curious.

I put on a dumb thinking expression. "Hmmm... fifteen years ago."

Beth giggled. "You're useless."

I let out a dramatic gasp. "Madame I am insulted! I too remember... some parts of it."

"Oh yeah?" She gave me a goofy grin. "Name one thing, city boy."

"Ummm... Well my mom and I went on an extreme rocket ride." I chuckled at the memory. "I wasn't even scared, my mom was screaming in terror and I was just laughing my little baby butt off that I completely forgot that I was riding a crazy ride."

"You really remember that?" She sounded amazed.

I hesitated for a minute. "Well... My dad video taped us and I watched it a lot..." I confessed.

Beth rolled her eyes at me. "I knew there was something up."

"I pleaded guilty, woman leave me be."

Beth smiled and shook her head. "Overruled, city boy." She pulled me close.

I snickered. "I will tell you some stories of Hershey Park, tonight. It's a lot fresher in my mind."

She snuggled close. "You gotta deal."

We stayed like this for like twenty to thirty minutes in silence before we finally got up feeling really good about today.

And here is Chapter 15. NOT 18 remember that people. Looks like Casey is at peace from Emma's passing, his other best friend is still alive, Hershel is okay obviously, and Casey with Beth

What could possibly go wrong? :D Oh yeah... Lotta things... :(

Anyways Walking Dead is on tonight and Im still pumped!

Big thanks for SHENE CRYER for reviewing the fanfic and being honest :)

Adios guys!

DeltaSandman out