Hey, everyone this is not a new story but an old of mine that ive not updated for six years, i did update on that story but wasnt sure if anyone was still noflictions seeing as its been so long. im sorry to anyone that was follwing that story life got in the way and i forgot where i was going with this story. i remember i has this story the other day ans after reading through it i remember what i was doing and did come up with next chapter which ive upload on to there under my story im watching you. this one here is the same the story, ive just changed the name of it and changed some of the chaoters around so there are longer and not from different POV anymore. my old will still be updated as well as this new and i promise not to leave it years before the next update.happy reading.

Chapter 1

January 18th

Carol woke to the sound of the rain hitting her bedroom window, she glanced at her alarm clock and noticed it was 10am. She smiled to herself while realising that this was the first time she had slept in, she had slept all night and didn't have any nightmares. She was happy and felt safe for the first time since leaving ed a week ago and moving to Georgia, with help from her friend Lori, she had managed to find this house and a job at the local pub, tonight was going to be her first shift, she was slowly going to get her lift back bit by bit, she knew that the nightmares might always be there, along with her scars both physical and mental, but with help from Lori she didn't feel as ashamed anymore, even though parts of her since did but she was working on it.

Carol jumped out of bed ready to start her day she was meeting Lori for coffee at 12pm, Carol took a quick shower and got dressed, she chose a pair of black leggings and a white jumper that showed off her curves, she slipped on a pair of blown ankle boots. She took a quick look in the mirror; she wasn't flawless she knew that mush. But she was nothing like ed had describe, she wasn't an ugly woman, she wasn't beautiful like most woman, but she wasn't hideous like he had always implied. She wasn't skin and bones, but she was fit enough, her stomach was flat and her hips and thighs were firm. She wasn't ashamed of her body the way he had wanted her to be. She had suffered and she had survived, and now she was going to get her life back. She took one last look in the mirror as she pulled her auburn hair back into a ponytail. She felt good wearing something that she had picked out instead of what ed had brought her, clothes that always made her look older than she was and frumpy, when she first moved here one of the first thing, she did was buy a whole wardrobe.

She locked up the house and made her way to her car, she drove the short distance into town and parked her car just around the corner from the coffee shop. The rain was starting to ease of bit now, but the sky was still dark with dark clouds showing that even though the rain was easing off a bit it wouldn't last. As she walked through the door, she noticed that Lori wasn't here yet, so she decided to order herself a latte and a slice of lemon cake. She paid for her coffee and cake and took a sit in the corner by the window while she waited for Lori, she was halfway through her cake by the time Lori showed up.

"Sorry I'm late." Lori said as she put her coffee on the table and took a seat. "How are you? You nervous about tonight?"

"I'm good I managed to sleep all night without having any nightmares, I'm a bit nervous about tonight, as I haven't worked in two years, since before I met Ed, cause he didn't like me working but I'm running out of the savings I managed to keep back." carol answered.

"I'm glad you slept well, and I'm sure you will do fine tonight, Andrea is really nice and have done bar work before." Lori said.

"that's true, thank you for helping me get this job Lori, you have been great, I don't know what I would have done without you and rick." carol told her before taking a slip of her coffee.

"you're more than welcome carol, we both glad to be able to help you out, have you heard anything from ed?"

"no nothing, I changed my number like Rick said, and he doesn't know that I talk to you both still,so I doubt he would think to look for he here."

"well that's good than."

"how is rick?" carol asked

"he is good, got called out on a case, but we both be there later tonight to see how you're doing." lori answered.

"Thank you Lori you guys are the best, anyway I must get back and get ready I start at 6pm." carol said as she stood up.

"ok, good luck." lori said and pulled carol in for a quick hug. "we see you later."

"see you later."

By the time carol got home it was nearly 3pm, she had just enough time to have something to eat and get ready before she had to go, as the bar was at least a half an hour drive from here, she made a quick sandwich and seat down to eat it, thinking about tonight she was glad that Lori had managed to get her the job at the bar, she did bar work before she met ed and enjoyed it. When she met Andrea last week, she seemed nice and she was looking forward to working with her, she was glad that Lori and rick were going to pop by later as well.

After a quick shower carol got dressed, she had chosen a pair of tight blue jeans and a black v neck cut top. She finished the outfit off with a pair of black knee-high boots, which she wore outside of her jeans and a blue necklace that matched her eyes, she let her hair fall on both sides of her shoulders. She wore very little make up. She looked at herself in the mirror, she looked good the outfit she chose was perfect for tonight, she grabs her leather jacket on the way out the door, she flet good about tonight.

...

Carol pulled into the parking lot right around five and bar didn't open its doors until six on Friday nights. She spent the first part of the last hour getting to know Andrea and learning her way around the bar and mixing drinks for Andrea's approval. Andrea was a few years older; she had a mind like a steel trap and a wonderful sense of humour, she wasn't afraid to say exactly what she was thinking, and carol knew that she was going to get on well with her.

Carol bit her lip, anxious but hopeful. "whats the verdict?"

"thats the best bloody mary ive had in a long time. Might get you to refil this in a mintue." andrea took another slip

"really?" carol chuckled. "well I'm glad you approve. Its not too spicy?"

Andrea too a quick slip and grinned. "no ma'am is that horseradish?"

Carol nodded "it is."

"my last girl couldn't mix for shit...i swear one day she asked me how to make a rum and coke"

Laughter brust from carols lips. "oh goodness...im guessing she didn't last long?"

Andrea snorted. "try a week"

Carol was still chuckling

"just gets busy around here and I cant do it all alone.. I put of hiring and then im in a corner with my back against the wall and I got to hire the first empty headed little thing that comes along."

"youre terrible." carol laughed

"i now got a guy comes in couple nights a week, hes a good kid and he will be helping us out tonight, glenn. Boys smart enough, but he's still learning how to work the bar. I get him to do odd jobs around here...helping with kitchen, getting orders out...bussin tables. You feel like youre getting overwhelmed, just pull him aside and tell him what you need doing."

"he sounds sweet" carol said

Andrea took another sip of her drink and smiled. "he is, don't hurt that he's easy on the eyes too."

Carols lips parted in disbelief. "well now im getting the full picture." she laughed

"hush" Andrea said. "I didn't go hiring him just because I liked his ass...he works hard, and he don't complain. That tight little ass is just a nice peck."

Carol cheeks were turning red she was laughing so hard.

"your see" Andrea said. "we get a few pieces of real nice eye candy that come in here from time to time."

Carol blushed and cleared her throat. "im here work, that's all."

"there ainit no harm in looking" andrea laughed

"guess not" carol said. "thank you for giving me the chance to work here, it means a lot."

"your very welcome, any friend of lori's is a friend of mine." andrea smiled "now im going to flip the switch on that open sign...folks usually start roilling in around six fifteen...gives us a few more minutes to get you set up here."

Carol nodded. "sounds good"

…...

Daryl had just got in from work, all he wanted to do tonight was to crash out on his bed, but it looked like merle had other ideas. Daryl loved his brother but sometimes merle did piss him off, just because Merel had spent his day doing nothing apart from lying around the house didn't mean he did.

"oh come brother, when was the last time time you went out?" merle asked him

"i don't wanna go out merle." daryl growled as he sat donw on the sofa. "cant ya go by yourself?"

"ya done enough moping around here, its all ya ever done, im dragging your ouuta this goddamn house." merle said

Daryl moved to stand up. "ya can try.." he growled

But merle pushed his brother hard in the chest, forcing him to sit back down. "best hear me out boy;now we're getting outta this house..."

Daryl was trying to control his anger as he sat on the sofa and glared up at his brother.

"i ani't letting ya spend your night in front of the tv, like always. How about ya go upstairs,wash up and garb a couple of rubbers from under the sink. Get you're ass back down here so we can leave."

Daryl was not amused.

"what?" merle asked. "ya got wax in your ears? Move" he kicked at his brothers leg

Daryl's blue eyes were narrowed to mean slits as he studied his brother. He knew he wasn't strong enough to take merle on, no matter how much of a fright Daryl put up. Merle would get his way. "That your answer to everything? Piece of tail gonna solve all your problems?" Daryl snapped as he stood up.

Merle chuckled "it'll solve half of them and some good booze will solve the rest, maybe you should give it try, now move"

Daryl fists were clenched at his sides as he walked past brother and headed for the stairs, he didn't feel like going out. But he realised a long time ago that there wasn't much use in fighting with his brother..not when merle had his mind made up. So, he grudginly climbed the steps, his feet dragging the whole way. When he reached the top of stiars, daryl turned right, heading towards the bathroom. He pulled open the door to the master bathroom and locked it behind him. Merel had a bad habit of yanking the door open when daryl was in the shower...and snatching his clothes...the younger dixon shook his head,marveling at his brothers immaturity. "asshole" he mutted under his breath.

Now that he was compelety alone, daryl slowly pulled the faded wife beater off, mussing his hair. He glanced at his reflection in the mirror,looking over his shoulder and studying the scars on his back. He hated the raised flesh...the stripes he would never get rid off...he'd had them since he could remember and they never got easier to look at. His brother had them too; merles were even worse. Merle had spent years trying to convince daryl that the scars werent anything to feel ashamed off, but daryl still felt hopelssly flawed. He contniued to stare at his reflection and tried to remind himself that he wasn't any less of a man...less of a person. Sighing he turned away from the man in mirror and worked on getting the rest of his clothes off and stepping under shower.

...

Daryl was pouting, just because he'd let merle drag him out of the house, it didn't mean he had to be happy about it. Daryl signed leaning his head against the glass of the passengers side window.

Merle glanced at him occasionally and frowned. "boy, will ya buck up? For christs sake...getting youre sorry ass out the house...i swear its like pulling goddamn teeth." merle smacked the steering wheel for emphasis.

Daryl huffed. "just don't see the point in going out, I don't need a bar to get lit. We got booze at home."

Merle grumbled something under his breath and gripped the steering wheel tighter. "youre missing the point."

"i must be..." daryl growled

"ya cant just go spending your time holed up in that house, ya need interaction with other goddamn people. That's all this." merle said, his eyes triened on the road.

Daryl snorted. "right, people"

Merel frowed. "what?"

"quit acting like ya give a shit about meeting people... youre just looking for some tail." daryl growled softly as he stared out the window.

Merle shrugged. "anit nothing wronf with that. Nice piece of ass would do ya a world of good, make ya quit bitching at least."

Daryl turned, glaring at his brother

"so what if im looking for a little action? If I happened to meet some intersting floks along thw way...its a win win. Get the stick out your ass and quit judging me boy." merlse said.

Daryl had another argument burning on his tongue but he didn't get the chance to use it. Merle was pulling the truck into a cramped parking lot and Daryl glanced at the name on the building 'dixies' he mumbled to himself, trying to remember if he'd been here before. "why'd ya bring me the way hell out here?" Daryl asked

Merle smirked as he pulled into a parking space and let the engine die. "becuase they got the best booze"

Daryl run a hand through his hair and signed. "that all?"

Merle chuckled,pushing his door opne. "well theres that and then theres the fact that everythime I been here I done and walked out with a sweet litle thing on my arm. Swear to god ya cant miss the tail they got in there." he hopped down from the truck and gestured towards the building.

Daryl rolled his eyes as he mimicked his brothers actions, hopping down from the cab,his boots hitting the gravel. He slammed the door shut and found himself face to face with merel.

"ya bring them rubbers I asked for?" merle asked

Daryl signed again and slipped his hand into his back pocket, he pulled out the condoms tsooing them to his brother. "here, go on"

Merle brought out his wallet and tucked the condoms inside.

"ya seem awful sure of yourself." Daryl said, his hands in his pockets.

Merle was still chucking as he closed his wallent. "its like shooting fish in a barrel...im telling ya. Ya gonna be sorry ya didn't bring more."

Daryl turned his head to spit. "doubt it I 'Anit looking to drag home some skank that's so shit faced the bitch cant even remember her name."

Merle shook his head laughing, creases forming at the corners of his eyes. "boy...your ass is worse than I thought, lord..." he paused to wipe at his eyes. "do me a Favor now." he leaned into his brothers space and placed a broad hand on Daryl's shoulder. "relax, alright? I anit asking for much, just go on in there, get ya some strong drinks and see if ya can get that stick out your ass."

Daryl bristled but didn't argue, he blew out a warm breath, releasing some of the anger that was trapped inside him. "fine" he siad, his shoulders slumping a little

Merle grinned. "well alright then baby brother. Lets go on and see what they got on tap tonight" with that merle turned away and started heading towards the building.

Daryl follwod his brother, feeling a little like a stary dog. As apprehensive as he was about this whole thing, he realised that he didn't have anywhere else to go.

Merle pulled the heavy doors open and stepped into the already crowded bar. It was a little past seven and the place was packed. He glanced up at the tv that was mounted on the left hand side of the bar, hanging down from a corner in the celling. There was a football game on and he took a second to squint at the screen to see which teams were playing.

Daryl moved past his brother, not wanting to linger in the entryway, merle reached out fo grab his arm. "where ya going?"

"i thought ya told me to get a strong drink... im just making good on that promise." he yanked his arm away and stalked over to the bar.

"go on then, I'll catch up." merle called out after him.

Daryl didn't respond, he simply continued on his path and slumped into the first bar stool he saw. His elbows were resting on the counter and he brought one thumb up, chewing the nail as he thought about what he was should order. His mood was already sour and he was doing his best to block out the noise all around him. There was music playing, but he couldn't tell what it was...not over the sounds of drunken laughter, hands slapping tables, friends calling out ot one another and the blare of the television. With each passing second, he found himself longing for the peace and quiet his bedroom. He was chewing his nail down to the quick and hoping like hell that no one tried to talk to him. In the periphery of his vision, Daryl could see men and woman occupying the bar stools on either side of him, but he kept his head down...he had no intentions of making eye contact. His free hand was splaying on the counter, his fingers drumming anxiously. He wasn't sure how long he'd been lost in his own head when he heard someone clearing their throat. Startled daryl looked up and found himself staring into an unfamiliar face.

"can I get you anything?" she asked, she had a white cloth in one hand and she was using it to clean a tumbler.

Daryl swallowed hard and slowly pulled his thumb away from his mouth, silently cursing himself for the habit. The woman behind the bar was staring at him; there was a smile on her face and she had the prettiest bright blue eyes he had ever seen. She seemed friendly enough, but Daryl couldn't recall she'd said "sorry?"

She finished cleaning the tumbler and set it down on the counter. "i asked if I could get you anything, were you still trying to decide?"

Daryl felt foolish

She's the bartender...what the hell else would she be asking ya?

"i could suggest something if you like?" she smiled at him, her elbows resting on the counter as she leaned forward a little.

He rubbed the back of his neck for a moment anf then met her graze. "ya got any even even williams?" he asked.

She cuckled. "of course, straight up?"

Daryl nodded, his fingers gripping the egde of the counter. "yes ma'am"

She turned away from him and moved towards the shelves that held the liquor. Standing on her tip toes, she reached up, trying to grab the bottle she needed.

Daryl watched her, she was slim...small waist. Her top robe up when she stood on her toes and he saw the sliver of pale skin above her tailbone, daryl didn't usually atare...his nerves had a tendency of getting the best of him, but when she stretched to reach that bottle...he stole a quick glance at her ass and found himself thinking that it wasn't bad...

On the other side of the bar, carol was dealing with thoughts of her own. The moment he looked up and their eyes met, she felt her cheeks get warm, there was something endearing about the way he'd been chewing his thumbnail...almost as if he were nervous, and he looked at her...carol knew she'd never seen eyes like his. They were a cold blue-grey, like the ocean water...and seemed to cut right through her. In an instant a total stranger managed to ger her flustered and she was forced to don a mask in order to maintain her composure. She'd smiled, asked him what he wanted, and then took a moment to get herself under control when she turned away to the find the bottle she needed.

Lord what is wrong with me?

She took a cleasning breath as her fingers closed around the neck of the bottle

I can do this...he's just another customer...

Carol decided that she was being ridiculous and pushed the foolish thoughts from her mind as she turned around and moved back towards the counter. She unscrewed the lid on the bottle and poured a generous serving into the tumbler she's just finished drying. Sliding the glass in his direction she smiled. "whiskey, straight up, I was hoping you were gonna give me more of a challenge"

He licked his chapped lips and took the glass, clutching it loosely

"its my first night" she added,unsure of why she was brothering to make conversation with somwone who clearly wanted to be left alone.

Daryl glanced at her, his fingers tapping the side of his glass. "how do ya like it so far?"

She was leaning on the counter as a nervous chuckle escaped her. "its alright"

Before either of them could say anything else, a cry rang out over the counter of the bar.

"carol! I need ten jager bombs over here!"

She looked up to see glenn standing near a crowded table; he was waving to get her attention and she waved back,giving him a thumbs up. "i got it! Be right there!" she gave daryl another smile and moved to leave "duty calls. Im carol by the way. Let me know if you need anything"

He nodded to her. "im daryl."

"nice to met you daryl, enjoy your drink"

There was a faint smile forming on his mouth and he raised his glass to her "i plan on it"

As carol turned away and searched for the shot glassesd she needed, she could feel her heart beat speeding up.

Get it together...you have a job to do...

After she had ten shot glasses lined up, she grabbed a bottle of Jägermeister and started pouring. She was doing fine until realization struck her. Pausing after she filled the last glass, carol turned suddenly and moved back towards the counter where Daryl was slowly sipping from his glass, she felt absolutely ridiculous as she clasped her hands and stared at him. "i should've asked before, but.. Would you like to start a tab?"

Daryl set his glass down and glanced over his shoulder, he could see his brother sitting at a small table with two woman. Merle had an arm draped around one girl and he was laughing his ass off at something she'd said. "see that asshole over there?" daryl said, pointing in his brothers direction

Carol chuckled and nodded.

"whatever I drink, just put it on his tab. That's merle Dixon." when Daryl turned back around to face carol, there was a smirk on his mouth.

The look on his face was making carol blush and she had to bite the corner of her lip. "alright merle it is." she chuckled as she turned away to resume her task. While she was arranging tall glasses, and pouring beer for the jaeger bombs, Andrea came to stand beside her.

"how's it going? I see you made it through your first hour"

Carol smiled at her. "so far so good, its been a little hectic, but nothing I cant handle."

Andrea looked closer and noticed the blush on her cheeks'. "my my my...looks like somebody done got you hot and bothered." she folded her arms across her chest and waited for a response.

Carol swallowed hard, ignoring the statement, she reached up to wipe a bit of sweat from her brow and called over the noise. "these are good to go!" she waved to Glenn, beckoning him. The younger man hurried towards the bar and carol helped him load all ten jager bombs onto a circular tray. He mumbled 'thanks' and rushed back towards the large group, Andrea nudged carol with her elbow. "so? You gonna tell me who it it? I know them eyes of yours been wandering"

Carol signed and cast a subtle glance over her shoulder at daryl, andrea followed her gaze and grinned "lord have mercy but anit that the prettiest damn thing ive seen in a long while"

Carol blushed harder. "andrea!"

"what? Im just saying what youre thinking is all."

...

It was nine thirty and things were in full swing at the bar. Patrons came and went, some stumbling through the doors...some leaving with people they hadn't known an hour prior...but they all seemed to be good spirits. Despite the laughter and loud music that filled the building, no one was enjoying the evening more than carol. She couldn't remember the last time she'd had to much fun, Andrea continued to crack jokes, making her laugh so hard that tears would form at the corners of her eyes. Glenn was amazing, carol could've sworn that boy was doing the work of at least three people but he never seemed to get overwhelmed, he was quick on his feet and always ready to help when carol had questions. As the night wore on, she began to realise that he was glad for her presence as she was for his, and they worked well together.

She was taking everything on, the smell, the sounds...to most people she knew that the bar would seem noisy, crowded...but to carol the sound meant life, joy. She was surrounded by people who were enjoying themselves and it was incredibly refreshing. She felt useful, almost confident as she took orders, mixed drinks and made small talk with the customers. Her cocktails were met with more approval than she could've hoped for and she couldn't stop the smile on her face as she continued to tuck tips into the pocket of the small black apron tried to her waist. There was never a dull moment and carol wouldn't have it any other way.

The music was loud, the tips were good and customers were friendly, but what really sold the whole thing for her was Daryl. He weas easy on the eyes and easy to talk to. He'd ordered a second glass of whiskey and hung around the bar for a while, occasionally offering up bits of conversation when carol happened to check on him. After a while he abandoned his bar stool, he clutched his glass and gave carol a small smile before turning to leave. She bit the corner of her bottom lip and tried not to let her disappointment register on her face. She was leaning on the counter and could fell a blush spreading on her cheeks as he made his way towards the table where his brother was waiting. Carol had to admit...she hated to see him leave the bar but she definitely enjoyed watching him walk away. She'd only been able to admire him for a few seconds before someone was calling her name, she turned to see Lori and rick.

Carol made her way over to where Lori and rick were, she was happy to see them "hey guys I'm glad to see you made it, what can I get you to drink?"

"two beers please carol." lori said with a smile. "hows your night going?"

"its going great." carol said as she turned to grab the beers, carol unscrewed the beer tops and placed them on the counter. "its been busy, but I'm really enjoying it and Andrea has been great, I'm due a break, so if you grab a table I go tell Andera I'm on break and meet you in a bit." carol smiled

"cool, we see you in a bit" lori smiled "come on rick"

Carol turned around and went to find andrea, who was popped up by the counter in the corner. "im going to take my break now If that's ok?"

"of course carol, you going to talk to that nice young man from ealier" andrea smirked

Carol placed her hands on her hips and glared at Andrea. "No Lori and rick are here"

Andrea hold up her hands in defense and laughed. "easy carol was just messing, through I really do think you should talk to him"

Carol didn't say anything, just continued to glare at her

"go take your break carol, I be over in a but to say to them" andrera said

Carol dropped her hands and tuned, making her way over to Lori and rick, she wished Andrea would just drop it about Daryl, she doubts he would be interested in her anyway, even if she did have the confidence to go and talk to him, sure they had a laugh earlier but that's where it must end, after everything she had been though with ed she didn't have it in her to trust anyone anymore. But even as that thought entered her head she dismisses it; she could tell just by talking to him that he wasn't like that, but she find it alarming that she just couldn't seen to get him out of her head, never had she been this affected by a man like this before. Pushing all thoughts of Daryl out of her mind as she took a seat at the table with Lori and rick.

Daryl couldn't seem to get carol out of his mind, the way she looked at him like she could see right though him was alarming, he had been affected by a woman before. He wasn't like merle he didn't go out of his way to talk to woman sure he had been with woman before but that was just to get a release but that's where is ended. He never stayed around long after to get to know any of them, as he dint want anyone to get to close to him. He didn't know what it was about carol. He never been very good at interacting with other people, he normally felt awkward,clumsy,crass and out of place. But for some reason he didn't feel that way with her, she made him feel comfortable, maybe it had something to do with that fact that they were both out of their elelemnets. Daryl had been dragged into the bar by his brother and carol was trying to make it though her first shift and the whiskey given him the false confidence he needed.

Carol could tell there seemed to be something wrong with rick, he was very quiet tonight. "hey rick you ok?"

Rick looked upo from his beer. "just been a long day carol"

"lori said ealier today, that you got called out on a case." carol said as she took a sip of her bllody mary

Rick learned forward and ketp his voice to a shisper. "yeah we found a body of a woman, she was murdered and we don't have any suspects yet"

Carol stared at his her eyes going wide and her hand flew to her mouth. "oh god that's horrible"

"its a real mess so I need you to be careful when your out and keep your eyes open"

"of course" carol said.

It was one thirty in the morning and things were winding down, the bar closed at two and only a few patrons remained. Lori and rick and already said their goodbyes an hour ago.

"just so you all know, this heres the last call." andrea said addrerssing the few partons that remained.

The two brother were sitting at the table and merle had one arm draped around a red headed woman, carol was wiping down the bar but she occasionally glanced at their table. She tried to focus on her work and bring herself to terms with the fact that she would be leaving soon and might not see Daryl again, somehow between the drinks and bits of convestion Daryl found his way under her skin.

People slowly filed out of the building, some of them tripping and stumbling on their way, others laughing, cursing. Andrea had the crash drawer open while she countered bills. Once glenn had taken the last load of glassesd and other dishes to the kitchen for washing, he came back and stood next carol. "well" he gave a tried smile. "you made it through your first shift. Good job" he holds out his hands and carol took it. "you did great, I hope you stick sround. We could really use you" he said

she smiled back at him. "thanks, I had a good time, wouldn't have made it without you"

The two finished shaking hands and then separated. "Hope I see you again soon" he said

"Plan on being here every Friday"

"Great, see you then. Night Andera." he called out waving

"Night honey, get yourself home self now"

He smiled over his shoulder. "I always do." Glenn made his way towards the door's and grabbed his coat from the wrack. With one last wave, he paused open doors and headed out into the parking lot

Andrea was chuckling to herself. "Lord I never get tired of seeing that boy walkway."

Carol slumped into the nearby chair and laughed. "you're awful, you know that right?"

...

"come on little brother, lets get out of here, sarah here is going to drive back." merle said as he downed the last of his drink

"alright, ive got to take a piss and I meet you by the truck." Daryl said as he stood up and made his way to the bathroom

After Daryl come back from the bathroom, he noticed his brother was already gone. He decided to go and say bye to carol, he didn't know if he would see her again. He couldn't understand why that thought bothered him. Daryl made his way over to the bar. "Just wanted to say night carol."

Carol smiled at him "night Daryl, it was nice meeting you"

"ya too, did you enjoy your first shift?" Daryl asked

What in God ya doing, best get this woman out of head and just go home, before you make a damn fool of yourself.

"I did and I plan on coming back." carol said

Why the hell did you tell him that for, like he cares.

Daryl smiled at her feeling hope settle in his chest at the thought he might see her again

"that's good, hopeful see you around"

"See you around Daryl"

Darly made his way towards the doors, with one last look at carol, he smiled as he pushed open the doors and headed out into the parking lot to meet his brother.

Andrea was chuckling to herself. "That boy likes you"

Carol turned and stared at her "what makes you say that he was just being nice"

"Carol that boy hasn't taken his eyes of you all night"

Carol shook her head. "No way"

Andrea laughed. "I'm telling you, he likes you"

"It doesn't matter anyway, probably won't see him again"

"I bet he is in here next Friday." Andrea said.

Carol stayed to help Andrea finish cleaning up, her thoughts kept going to Daryl, was Andrea right? Was he looking at her? She knows it shouldn't matter as the chances of seeing him again were slim. She knows that they seemed to get on well in the short time she know him, she also noticed that he did look hopeful when she told him that she would be back next Friday. Pushing all thoughts of Daryl our of her mind carol finished cleaning up.

When the two woman finished, they made their towards the doors. Csarol grabbed her jacket from the wrack, pushing opne the doors and headed out inti the parking lot. Carol turned around while for andrea to lcok up.

"thank you for your help tonight carol, you were great." andrea said as she locked up

"your very welcome, thank you for giving me this job."

"your very welcome, now go home and get some rest, I'll see you next friday."

"i'll be here." carol said as she turned to make her way towards her car. "night andrea" she waved

"night carol"

The two-woman got into their cars and pulled of the parking lot, both unaware of the person sitting in the black car, that was still parked in the parking lot watching them.