Chapter 7

At the St. John Dairy, Lee and Randy were walking and talk to each other.

Randy: I really think this place isn't safe, Lee.

Lee: Well most of the place isn't safer, Randy.

Randy: Yeah but we need to think this place is safe as they telling us.

Lee: Yeah.

Randy: And do you think Doug(twdg), Carley, Debbie, Bucky, and Ben are safe in that motor Inn.

Lee: With Carley there, nobody's going to fuck with them.

Randy: Yeah, I hope.

Lee sees Lilly and Larry were at the gazebo while Randy sees Clementine who stands there while look at Kenny who pushes Duck on the swing.

Lee: I better talk to Lilly.

Randy: Okay.

Lee walks away, Randy walked up to Clementine

Randy: Hey, Clem, do you like the swing?

Clementine: Yeah. It's fun. Will you push me on it?

Randy: Sure, happy to push you on the swing.

Randy talks to Kenny

Randy: Mind of Clementine takes a turn?

Kenny: All right, Duck, let's let Clementine have a try for a bit.

Duck: …Okay.

Duck jumps out of the swing. Clementine sits on the swing and Randy pushes her on the swing.

Randy: What do you think of the dairy, Clem?

Clementine: It's pretty. It reminds me of how things used to look before.

Randy: Yeah, it does.

Clementine: Randy, do you think things will ever get back to how they were?

Randy: Yeah. I don't sure when, but one-day things have got to get back to normal.

Clementine: That's good. I hope it's soon.

Randy: Me too.

Randy keep pushing Clementine on the swing.

Randy: How are you holding up Clementine?

Clementine: I'm okay I guess. Are you ok?

Randy: Yeah, I'm just a little worried about Mark.

Clementine: Is Mark going to be ok?

Randy: He got lucky out there. Could have been a lot worse.

Clementine: Are you and Lee going to find the people who hurt Mark?

Randy: Yeah and we have to make sure they don't hurt anyone else.

Clementine: Be careful. I want you and Lee to stay lucky, too.

Randy: Ever since me, Lee and Howard met you, we had good luck, so don't worry.

Clementine: Okay.

Randy: Don't worry, we're safe here now.

Clementine: As long as the bad people don't get us too, right?

Randy: I won't let what happened to Mark happen to you, Howard and the others.

Clementine: Promise.

Randy: I promise. I won't let my comrades die, No matter what happens.

Randy begins to stopped push Clementine on the swing.

Randy: All right, Clem, that's enough for now.

Clementine: Ok. Thanks for pushing me.

Randy: Of course. It's all yours, Duck.

Duck: Yeah!

Kenny: Okay, Duck, don't pop a gasket.

Randy walked up to Kenny who pushed Duck on the swing

Randy: Hey…

Kenny: Hey Randy, found anything interesting?

Randy: Me and Lee just trying to make sure this place is secure, in case we decide to make this a more long term solution. Except for those people in the woods, it seems pretty safe.

Kenny: Go to know. Keep your ears open for anything else that might help us.

Randy: How you holding up?

Kenny: I hope they feed us, Randy. Soon. On the way over here, I was gettin' dizzy, hands shakin', cold sweats. Thought I was gonna pass out.

Randy: They've got food here.

Kenny: Yeah, but I'm not just talking about one meal, ya know?

Randy: I know. Same to Howard too.

Kenny: I'm sure your friend really want to eat more than one.

Randy: I guess Lilly isn't too thrilled about being here.

Kenny: I could give two shits about what Lilly wants. Duck and Katjaa need foods, and I'm not about to sit around that Motor Inn and watch them go hungry. You're with me on this, right?

Randy: Of course I'm with you because I mostly don't want to watch my friends go hungry too.

Kenny: Goddamn right, Cunningham.

Randy: So did your family get here okay?

Kenny: Well, it wasn't easy. Duck didn't look so good on the walk over to this place.

Randy: Yeah, I hope this world will turn back to normal, so your family can have an easier life here.

Kenny: I hope you're right. Duck, Clementine, you and your friends deserve a better life than starving to death at some crappy motel.

Randy: Yeah.

Lee looked over to the gazebo where Lilly and Larry were. He wanted to head out with Lee and Danny but decided it is best to check on them before doing so.

Lee: Hey, Lilly.

Lilly: Lee, oh my god, I'm so glad you two didn't get killed out there. Do you think Mark will be okay?

Lee: Wish I knew. But I think he's a good hands now.

Lilly: Yeah? It's not too bad?

Larry: He'll be fine. I've seen guys go through worse.

Lilly: How could you all bring us to this place?

Lee: Well I take it you and Kenny didn't exactly make up on the way here.

Lilly: I tried seeing things from his point of view, having his wife and kid and everything. But gambling with your family's life is pretty stupid, if you ask me.

Lee look at the ground after what Lilly said

Lilly: Hey, thanks for backing me up this morning at the motel. I know I came down on you guys pretty hard, but you do agree with the way I'm running things, right?

Lee: You're a good leader, Lilly. Kenny's too emotional, but his intentions in the right place. Still, it'd be best for all of us if you two could try to work together once in a while.

Lilly just look down and shaking her head

Lee: How do you feel about leaving the Motor Inn?

Larry: It's a welcome change of scenery.

Lee and Lilly stare at Larry and turn to each other after that.

Lilly: I don't know. If we'd just stayed where we were, then Mark wouldn't have ended up with an arrow in his shoulder.

Lee: Hey, ah, can I talk to you in private for a second?

Lilly: Okay

Lee and Lilly move away from Larry to talk.

Lee: It's been three months, your dad still treats me like I'm some kind of an asshole.

Lilly: Yeah, well don't expect that to change. That's just how he is.

Lee: Does he treat you like that too?

Lilly: Look, my dad can be an ass sometimes, I know that. But, he's not a bad guy. He just… He's got a lot of pain. He's been through so much. And lost… pretty much everything. And it's hardened him, ya know? Yeah, he's bitter and hateful, but that's all just to protect himself. And me. All he's got left in the world is me now. And that goes ways. So, yeah, he's probably gonna keep treating you like crap, but that's just because he still has one thing left to care about. So don't judge him, and don't judge me for sticking by him. He's my dad and I love him.

Lilly goes back to her dad.

Before Randy walks over to Andy and Danny, Kenny showed up to Randy.

Kenny: You're ready to go now?

Randy: Yes, Kenny. But don't worry, I'll be fine.

Kenny: Before you go, take this.

Kenny gives Randy his gun.

Randy: Are you sure, Kenny? You really needed it.

Kenny: Look, You saved Duck from those monsters back at Hershel's farm, and agree what I said to Lilly back at the Motor Inn. I won't forget that. You need to take this gun.

Randy: Thanks, Kenny.

Randy take Kenny's gun and Lee showed up.

Lee: Hey, Randy. Time to go.

Randy: Yes.

Lee and Randy walked over to Andy and Danny.

Lee: Fellas

Randy: Guys

Andy: How are ya feeling', ya both? Look, Lee, I'm sorry you almost got killed out there. We should have told you how dangerous it was.

Lee: No shit.

Randy: No way.

Danny: You saw what they did to your buddy. Nobody's safe here until we start to fight back.

Lee: But how?

Danny: The two of us should go out and do some recon, then we'll all mount up for some revenge.

Andy: Hell yeah.

Randy: How the cheese are these people in the woods?

Andy: I don't know. We think some of 'em used to work at the big box up the way.

Danny: Save Lots.

Randy: Save-Lots Bandits?

Andy: Yeah. Anyway, they're nutty as hell. And get mad when they're hungry.

Danny: So, are ya ready to head out there and find their camp?

Lee: Yeah. It'll be a good opportunity to find out a bit more about what we're up against. Let's do it. And Randy can come with us to back us up.

Andy: Wait, you bring this kid with you? You know going to the forest can be really dangerous.

Randy: And that's why I'm here since I ever kicked walker's butt once.

Danny: That's one tough kid I heard. Okay, you can come.

Andy: Okay but I'll stay here and hold down the fort.

Danny: Remember, we're just doing reconnaissance for now. No use getting ourselves killed.

Lee, Randy, and Danny prepare to leave and Clementine, Howard, and Theresa showed up.

Clementine: Are you both going now?

Randy: Yes. But Lee and I will be back.

Lee: Yeah. We'll be back soon, Clementine

Theresa: Just be careful when you guys go to the forest.

Randy: Don't worry, Theresa, we will.

Howard: Don't you die on me, Cunningham!

Randy: Don't worry, Buddy. I won't.

Clementine: Please be lucky.

Randy: Yes. We will.

Lee: And Theresa, Howard, please take care of Clem.

Theresa: Okay.

Howard: For sure.

As Lee, Randy and Danny leave, Randy seen Douglas(rc9gn) who was still standing between the fence. Douglas(rc9gn) saw Lee, Randy, and Danny leaving the farm.

Douglas(rc9gn): I hope they fine when they come back.

To be Continued.