Radioactive Chapter Nineteen
Jessica sighed to herself as she sat under the awning of the RV. Zoe was talking to her but she hated to admit she wasn't really listening to a word her sister was saying. Her mind kept going back to the group that was in Atlanta. "Do you think they'll find Merle?" she asked her baby sister as she turned to look at her.
"Avery's with them," Zoe smiled having faith that Avery could find him. "She'll find Merle for you," she nodded as she smiled more.
"And Zac was supposed to keep him safe for me and like how well that went," Jessica muttered as she rolled her eyes. She knew it was wrong but she was still pissed that Zac had let her down. "Zac should be the one out there not Avery."
Making a face Zoe shook her head, "Zac should be here with Kate. We need him at camp. He's the best we have with a gun besides Officer Walsh," she said knowing that if anything happened like she had heard about this morning they would be safe with her brother and Shane here.
"Oh Zoe you are really naive," Jessica said knowing even being good with guns wasn't gonna get them out of every situation. "I guess it's to be expected though. You are twelve and you don't know any better," she laughed before reaching over for Zoe's hand. "Always stay that way and don't let this new world ruin you."
Zoe shook her head, "I won't let it ruin me," she promised as she locked eyes with Jessica before squeezing her older sister's hand. "I love you Jessie and I'm never gonna leave you or lose being naive."
Jessica grinned a part of her wanting to believe Zoe's words. That Zoe would never leave her. She hated losing people and it seemed she just kept losing people.
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Avery who stayed frozen in place watched as T-Dog and Rick both moved closer to Daryl who was still freaking out over Merle's hand. It was still hurting her to watch this and a part of her was now dreading having to go back to camp and telling Jessica this new information. This would destroy her sister.
Daryl who heard Rick and T-Dog approaching him turned around, holding his crossbow level with the man who had dropped the key to his brothers handcuffs though the moment he did he froze when he felt Rick put a gun to his head.
"I won't hesitate. I don't care if every walker in the city hears it," Rick said after moments of tense silence. He was hoping he wouldn't have to shoot but he would if Daryl made him.
At Rick's words Daryl closed his eyes a few times blinking back tears. Dropping the crossbow down he also dropped his head slightly. It was then that Rick moved the gun away from him. "You got a doo rag or somethin?" he asked as he looked at T-Dog. When the black man reached into his pocket and took a rag out he proceeded to walk over to Merle's hand.
"I guess the uh the saw blade was too dull for the handcuffs," Daryl spoke as he bent down and put the hand in the rag. As he picked the hand up he just made a face as he looked at it. "Ain't that a bitch," he spoke more to himself than the others.
Making a face when Daryl walked closer to Glenn once he had Merle's hand all wrapped up Avery looked away as Daryl put the hand in the backpack Glenn was wearing on his back.
"He must have used a tourniquet. Maybe his belt," Daryl continued to talk as he looked down at the blood stain on the roof. "Be much more blood if he didn't," he said as he started to follow the trail of blood. He could soon hear the others following behind him.
Avery shook her head as she followed behind Glenn staying close to him as they walked inside of another building. It was just like the asshole to lead them on a goose chase. A chase that she wasn't surprised Daryl was taking. He'd find his brother no matter the costs. Hell she'd probably do the same if it was one of her brothers or sisters too but Avery wasn't sure Merle was worth this at all.
Staying behind Glenn she followed him into what looked like offices. It was then that Rick and Glenn split from Daryl for a few seconds as they checked the place out and the moment they rounded a corner she nearly jumped as she heard a thud and watched as a walker fell to the ground. So far though there was still no sign of Merle.
"He had enough in him to take out these two son of a bitches," Daryl said as he lead the way into the main offices spotting two dead walkers laying on the ground. "One handed. Toughest asshole I ever met, my brother. Give him a hammer and he'd crap out nails."
"Any man could pass out from blood loss," Rick told Daryl as he walked around him some taking in the scene as well. "No matter how tough he is."
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Zac who had been talking to Isaac happened to look up briefly making a face when he saw Amy and Andrea. He knew they had been out fishing and he had to admit when he saw the catch they came back with he was kind of jealous. It was way more than he had caught when he went fishing.
"Oh baby will you look at that," Isaac spoke up feeling giddy at the site. "Check it out," he smiled as he stood up and took the fish from Andrea when she handed it to him. "Ladies because of you my children will eat tonight," he smiled happily. "Thank you."
Zac just glared at Isaac's obvious praise over the sisters. That could have been him a few days ago if only he had caught more fish.
"Thank Dale," Andrea said as she looked at Isaac. "It's his canoe and gear."
Carl who had been sitting beside his mom felt his eyes widen, "Mom look at all the fish," he said sounding excited. "Wow," he muttered as he reached out to touch them.
"Yeah wow," Lori agreed as she eyed the fish. "Where did you two learn do that?"
Amy smiled as she looked over at the catch she and Andrea had gotten, "Our dad."
"Can you teach me how to do that?" Carl asked as he looked at Andrea and Amy.
"Sure," Amy answered as she gave the boy a smile. "We'll teach you all about nail knots and stuff. If that's okay?" she asked looking over at Lori.
Lori just shook her head, "You won't catch me arguing.
"Hey Dale," Andrea called out when she saw the old man coming towards them."When's the last time you oiled those line reels? They are a disgrace."
Zac was half expecting Dale to sound happy but the moment he looked at the old man's face he knew he was anything but and the words out of his mouth made Zac's heart beat just a bit faster. He didn't want to alarm the group but he said they may have a bit of a problem.
After he spoke those words Zac followed the man's eye site where he saw a figure that looked just a bit like Jim, hung over and digging away at the ground.
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Avery kept looking at the ground bellow her as they continued walking in and out of buildings following the blood trail from where Merle had cut his hand off. She half wanted to tell Daryl that maybe they'd never find the man and they should just go for those guns now but that wasn't her call to make nor did she want to have to make that call anyway.
It was when Daryl called out Merle's name again that she watched Rick move beside him warning him that they weren't alone here.
"Screw that," Daryl muttered as he made a face. "He could be bleeding out. You said so yourself," he reminded the cop before walking farther and spotting tiny flames coming from a stove that had been left on. A stove that also had slight blood stains on it and Merle's belt.
"What's that burnt stuff?" Avery asked as she watched Rick move closer as well picking up something that had burnt stuff on it.
Examining it Rick never once looked up, "Skin," he answered. "He cauterized the stump."
After hearing Rick's answer Avery looked over at Glenn who looked about like she figured she looked. Like he was going to lose the contents of his stomach.
"Told you he was tough," Daryl said to Rick as he tried to smile some. "Nobody can kill Merle but Merle."
Rick shook his head, "Don't take that on faith. He's lost a lot of blood."
"Yeah," Daryl spoke after looking around some more and then walking away. "Didn't stop him from bustin out of this death trap."
Avery who followed behind them turned to look at Glenn as he spoke wondering why Merle would even leave the building.
"Why wouldn't he?" Daryl asked as he surveyed the window. "He's out there alone as far as he knows. Doing what he's got to do. Surviving," he finished as he walked away from the others.
"You call that survivin?" T-Dog asked sounding incredulous. "Just wanderin out in the streets maybe passin out. What are his odds out there?"
Daryl glared at the man's question, "No worse than being handcuffed and left to rot by you sorry pricks," he spat out eying Glenn and T-Dog before turning to Rick. "You couldn't kill him. I ain't so worried about some dumb dead bastard."
"What about a thousand dumb dead bastards? Different story?" Rick asked as he locked eyes with Daryl.
"Why don't you take a tally?" Daryl asked his tone coming off bitter. "Do what you want. I'm gonna go get him."
Watching as Daryl started to leave Avery chewed her lip as Rick reached out to stop him pushing him back some. An action that caused Daryl to get angry.
"I don't blame you. He's family I get that," Rick spoke. "I went through hell to find mine. I know exactly how you feel. He can't get far with that injury. We could help each other. A few blocks around but only if we keep a level head."
Swallowing Daryl nodded, "I can do that," he spoke giving in for the time being.
"Only if we get those guns first," T-Dog spoke up as he crossed his arms. "I'm not strollin the streets of Atlanta with just my good intentions."
Avery shrugged slightly knowing she kind of felt the same way. She wasn't sure she wanted to walk out there alone without some form of safety.
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Zac looked down at the grass as he followed a few of the group members up to where Jim was digging. Feeling someone grab his hand he smiled when he turned to see Kate had came up as well followed by Ezra. He was sure Kate must have gotten Taylor's consent first. Even though Taylor was doing better he still didn't seem to like Ezra out of his sight much.
Coming to a stop eventually he pulled Kate closer to him watching as she held Ezra at her side.
"Hey Jim," Shane spoke trying to get the man's attention. "Jim why don't ya hold up alright? Just give a second here, please," he said once the man looked at him.
"What do you want?" Jim asked as he held onto his shovel. He could see a crowd had gathered behind Shane.
Shane shrugged, "We're all just a little concerned man. That's all," he answered trying to keep things rational.
"Dale's said you've been out here for hours," Zac spoke up from where he stood behind Shane.
Jim looked at Zac not seeing his point, "So?" he asked sounding confused.
"So why you diggin?" Shane asked Jim in response to his own question. "What you heading to China?" he asked giving a slight laugh.
Jim laughed but turned away from the group some, "What does it matter? I'm not hurtin anyone," he said before he bent down to start digging again.
"Yeah except maybe yourself," Dale reasoned. "It's a hundred degrees today. You can't keep this up."
"Sure I can," Jim huffed out in response to Dale. All the while he kept digging. "Watch me."
Lori walked to where Dale was her arms crossed over her chest, "Jim they're not gonna say it so I will. You're scaring people. You're scaring my son and Taylor's too along with Carol's daughter."
Turning to look at Lori, Jim sighed, "They got nothin to be scared of," he said honestly. "I mean what the hell people. I'm out here by myself. Why don't ya'll just go and leave me the hell alone."
"We think that you need to take a break," Shane spoke again as he moved a bit closer to Jim. "Why don't you go get yourself in the shade. Maybe some food. I'll tell you what maybe in a little bit I'll come out here. I'll help you myself. Just tell me what it's about. Why don't ya just go ahead and give me that shovel?"
"Or what?" Jim asked aggravated as he put the shovel in the ground but held onto it.
Shane shook his head, "There is no or what. I am asking you. I'm coming to you and I'm asking you please," he said trying to sound sincere. "I don't wanna have to take it from you."
"And if I don't then what?" Jim asked another question as he kept his eyes on Shane. "Then you gonna beat my face in like Ed Peletier aren't you?" When Shane looked down guilty Jim continued. "Ya'll seen his face huh? What's left of it," he yelled out before leaning towards Shane. "See now that's what happens when someone crosses you," he said honestly as he watched Shane's face turn serious and cold.
"That was different Jim," Shane told the man trying to stay calm even if he was getting angry.
Kate shook her head as she listened to this conversation, "You weren't there," she spoke up defending Shane. "Ed was out of control. He was hurting his wife."
"That is their marriage. That is not his," Jim said as he pointed towards Shane. "He is not judge and jury. Who voted you king boss huh?" he spat.
Shane shook his head at Jim's words, "I'm not here to argue with you alright. Just give me the shovel okay," he said as he walked towards Jim trying to get the shovel.
Zac watched as Shane went towards Jim to get the shovel. The minute he saw Jim push Shane he backed away from the group some bringing Kate and Ezra with him. "I think we should go," Zac spoke to Kate as he watched Jim try to hit Shane with the shovel before Shane tackled him.
Nodding her head at her husband's words Kate took Ezra's hand and headed back to camp hearing her husband following after her.
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Sitting in on a desk in the offices the group now occupied Avery looked over at Rick as he talked to Glenn. Glenn wanted to go out there alone to get the guns. A fact that Avery thought was stupid. Apparently so did Rick because he told Glenn he wasn't doing it alone.
"Even I think it's a bad idea and I don't even like you much," Daryl said as he looked over at Glenn.
Glenn sighed as he looked up from where he sat on the floor, "It's a good idea. Okay if you just hear me out," he said as he watched Rick bend down to his level. "If we go out there in a group we're slow, drawing attention. If I'm alone I can move fast," Glenn nodded having faith in his own abilities. "Look," he spoke as he reached out putting a paper holder down on the map drawn on the floor. "That's the tank," he said referring to the tank he had helped Rick get out of when he saved him. "Five blocks from where we are now. That's the bag of guns," he added putting up a crumpled piece of paper not far from the paper holder. "Here's the alley I dragged you too," he nodded pointing to where he had Rick run too after he had saved him. "That's where Daryl, Avery and I will go," he told Rick as he eyed him.
"Why me?" Daryl asked as he leaned against the desk Avery was sitting on.
"Your crossbow is quieter than his gun," Glenn answered as he shrugged. Grabbing another item he put it on the map. "While Daryl and Avery wait here in the alley I'll run up the street, grab the bag."
"But you've got us elsewhere?" Rick asked referring to himself and T-Dog.
"You and T-Dog, right," Glenn nodded as he reached for another item. "You'll be in this alley here."
Looking down at the eraser Glenn had put down Rick raised his eyebrow, "Two blocks away? Why?"
"I may not be able to come back the same way," Glenn answered honestly. "Walkers may cut me off. If that happens I won't go back to Daryl and Avery. I'll go forward instead. All the way up around to that alley where you guys are. Which ever direction I go I got you in both places to cover me. Afterwards we'll all meet back here."
"Hey kid," Daryl said as he eyed Glenn. "What did you do before all this?"
"Delivered pizzas," Glenn shrugged not sure why he was asking. "Why?"
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Getting off the ladder they had been climbing down Avery looked up watching as Glenn and Daryl finished coming down as well. Biting her lip she moved aside so she could let Glenn lead the way to the fence at the end of the alley. She hated to admit it but right now she was nervous.
Hiding behind a trash can once Glenn stopped there she watched as Daryl got his crossbow ready.
"You got some balls for a China man," Daryl spoke as he watched Glenn.
Glenn rolled his eyes at Daryl's words, "I'm Korean," he corrected him.
"Whatever," Daryl replied watching as Glenn left the trash cans and heading out of the fence.
Avery took a deep breath as she watched Glenn leave. All she could do now was pray he came back. Hearing footsteps from where she was hiding she turned to see Daryl who was turning to look as well. Seeing him standing up she followed him stopping when she saw a boy who couldn't be out of his teens yet in the alleyway with them.
When the guy told Daryl not to shoot him she backed away from the confrontation not wanting to be too close if things got physical. Hearing the guy start yelling in another language she swallowed hard. She wished Glenn would hurry up and get back soon because things were starting to escalate as the guy hollered again in another language. Not even answering Daryl's question about if they had seen Merle.
Letting out a scream as she saw Daryl hit the guy she shook her head, "Calm down Daryl," she yelled out, right as she saw two more guys come running through the fence.
Seeing one of the men kick Daryl off the teen she frowned feeling trapped right now. It was only when she saw Glenn come back that she felt just a bit relieved but not much. Grabbing onto his arm quickly as he started to run away she heard the two men say that was it, that was the bag. When they said take it she screamed louder as she felt one of the men grab her from behind and pull her away from Glenn.
When she was put down she watched as they beat Glenn and the moment she heard one of them yelp in pain she bent down to see if Glenn was alright. An action she wished she hadn't done because the moment she did she felt arms around her as one of the men carried her to a car that had just pulled up.
Opening her mouth to scream she felt a hand come down over it and groaned helplessly as she was pushed into the back of the car. The only upside was that Glenn too was put in the same car with her.
Looking at Glenn as the car sped away from the alley where she could hear Daryl hollering she frowned, "We're fucked," she muttered out feeling terrified at this predicament she was in. "We are so fucked."
Jessica sighed to herself as she sat under the awning of the RV. Zoe was talking to her but she hated to admit she wasn't really listening to a word her sister was saying. Her mind kept going back to the group that was in Atlanta. "Do you think they'll find Merle?" she asked her baby sister as she turned to look at her.
"Avery's with them," Zoe smiled having faith that Avery could find him. "She'll find Merle for you," she nodded as she smiled more.
"And Zac was supposed to keep him safe for me and like how well that went," Jessica muttered as she rolled her eyes. She knew it was wrong but she was still pissed that Zac had let her down. "Zac should be the one out there not Avery."
Making a face Zoe shook her head, "Zac should be here with Kate. We need him at camp. He's the best we have with a gun besides Officer Walsh," she said knowing that if anything happened like she had heard about this morning they would be safe with her brother and Shane here.
"Oh Zoe you are really naive," Jessica said knowing even being good with guns wasn't gonna get them out of every situation. "I guess it's to be expected though. You are twelve and you don't know any better," she laughed before reaching over for Zoe's hand. "Always stay that way and don't let this new world ruin you."
Zoe shook her head, "I won't let it ruin me," she promised as she locked eyes with Jessica before squeezing her older sister's hand. "I love you Jessie and I'm never gonna leave you or lose being naive."
Jessica grinned a part of her wanting to believe Zoe's words. That Zoe would never leave her. She hated losing people and it seemed she just kept losing people.
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Avery who stayed frozen in place watched as T-Dog and Rick both moved closer to Daryl who was still freaking out over Merle's hand. It was still hurting her to watch this and a part of her was now dreading having to go back to camp and telling Jessica this new information. This would destroy her sister.
Daryl who heard Rick and T-Dog approaching him turned around, holding his crossbow level with the man who had dropped the key to his brothers handcuffs though the moment he did he froze when he felt Rick put a gun to his head.
"I won't hesitate. I don't care if every walker in the city hears it," Rick said after moments of tense silence. He was hoping he wouldn't have to shoot but he would if Daryl made him.
At Rick's words Daryl closed his eyes a few times blinking back tears. Dropping the crossbow down he also dropped his head slightly. It was then that Rick moved the gun away from him. "You got a doo rag or somethin?" he asked as he looked at T-Dog. When the black man reached into his pocket and took a rag out he proceeded to walk over to Merle's hand.
"I guess the uh the saw blade was too dull for the handcuffs," Daryl spoke as he bent down and put the hand in the rag. As he picked the hand up he just made a face as he looked at it. "Ain't that a bitch," he spoke more to himself than the others.
Making a face when Daryl walked closer to Glenn once he had Merle's hand all wrapped up Avery looked away as Daryl put the hand in the backpack Glenn was wearing on his back.
"He must have used a tourniquet. Maybe his belt," Daryl continued to talk as he looked down at the blood stain on the roof. "Be much more blood if he didn't," he said as he started to follow the trail of blood. He could soon hear the others following behind him.
Avery shook her head as she followed behind Glenn staying close to him as they walked inside of another building. It was just like the asshole to lead them on a goose chase. A chase that she wasn't surprised Daryl was taking. He'd find his brother no matter the costs. Hell she'd probably do the same if it was one of her brothers or sisters too but Avery wasn't sure Merle was worth this at all.
Staying behind Glenn she followed him into what looked like offices. It was then that Rick and Glenn split from Daryl for a few seconds as they checked the place out and the moment they rounded a corner she nearly jumped as she heard a thud and watched as a walker fell to the ground. So far though there was still no sign of Merle.
"He had enough in him to take out these two son of a bitches," Daryl said as he lead the way into the main offices spotting two dead walkers laying on the ground. "One handed. Toughest asshole I ever met, my brother. Give him a hammer and he'd crap out nails."
"Any man could pass out from blood loss," Rick told Daryl as he walked around him some taking in the scene as well. "No matter how tough he is."
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Zac who had been talking to Isaac happened to look up briefly making a face when he saw Amy and Andrea. He knew they had been out fishing and he had to admit when he saw the catch they came back with he was kind of jealous. It was way more than he had caught when he went fishing.
"Oh baby will you look at that," Isaac spoke up feeling giddy at the site. "Check it out," he smiled as he stood up and took the fish from Andrea when she handed it to him. "Ladies because of you my children will eat tonight," he smiled happily. "Thank you."
Zac just glared at Isaac's obvious praise over the sisters. That could have been him a few days ago if only he had caught more fish.
"Thank Dale," Andrea said as she looked at Isaac. "It's his canoe and gear."
Carl who had been sitting beside his mom felt his eyes widen, "Mom look at all the fish," he said sounding excited. "Wow," he muttered as he reached out to touch them.
"Yeah wow," Lori agreed as she eyed the fish. "Where did you two learn do that?"
Amy smiled as she looked over at the catch she and Andrea had gotten, "Our dad."
"Can you teach me how to do that?" Carl asked as he looked at Andrea and Amy.
"Sure," Amy answered as she gave the boy a smile. "We'll teach you all about nail knots and stuff. If that's okay?" she asked looking over at Lori.
Lori just shook her head, "You won't catch me arguing.
"Hey Dale," Andrea called out when she saw the old man coming towards them."When's the last time you oiled those line reels? They are a disgrace."
Zac was half expecting Dale to sound happy but the moment he looked at the old man's face he knew he was anything but and the words out of his mouth made Zac's heart beat just a bit faster. He didn't want to alarm the group but he said they may have a bit of a problem.
After he spoke those words Zac followed the man's eye site where he saw a figure that looked just a bit like Jim, hung over and digging away at the ground.
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Avery kept looking at the ground bellow her as they continued walking in and out of buildings following the blood trail from where Merle had cut his hand off. She half wanted to tell Daryl that maybe they'd never find the man and they should just go for those guns now but that wasn't her call to make nor did she want to have to make that call anyway.
It was when Daryl called out Merle's name again that she watched Rick move beside him warning him that they weren't alone here.
"Screw that," Daryl muttered as he made a face. "He could be bleeding out. You said so yourself," he reminded the cop before walking farther and spotting tiny flames coming from a stove that had been left on. A stove that also had slight blood stains on it and Merle's belt.
"What's that burnt stuff?" Avery asked as she watched Rick move closer as well picking up something that had burnt stuff on it.
Examining it Rick never once looked up, "Skin," he answered. "He cauterized the stump."
After hearing Rick's answer Avery looked over at Glenn who looked about like she figured she looked. Like he was going to lose the contents of his stomach.
"Told you he was tough," Daryl said to Rick as he tried to smile some. "Nobody can kill Merle but Merle."
Rick shook his head, "Don't take that on faith. He's lost a lot of blood."
"Yeah," Daryl spoke after looking around some more and then walking away. "Didn't stop him from bustin out of this death trap."
Avery who followed behind them turned to look at Glenn as he spoke wondering why Merle would even leave the building.
"Why wouldn't he?" Daryl asked as he surveyed the window. "He's out there alone as far as he knows. Doing what he's got to do. Surviving," he finished as he walked away from the others.
"You call that survivin?" T-Dog asked sounding incredulous. "Just wanderin out in the streets maybe passin out. What are his odds out there?"
Daryl glared at the man's question, "No worse than being handcuffed and left to rot by you sorry pricks," he spat out eying Glenn and T-Dog before turning to Rick. "You couldn't kill him. I ain't so worried about some dumb dead bastard."
"What about a thousand dumb dead bastards? Different story?" Rick asked as he locked eyes with Daryl.
"Why don't you take a tally?" Daryl asked his tone coming off bitter. "Do what you want. I'm gonna go get him."
Watching as Daryl started to leave Avery chewed her lip as Rick reached out to stop him pushing him back some. An action that caused Daryl to get angry.
"I don't blame you. He's family I get that," Rick spoke. "I went through hell to find mine. I know exactly how you feel. He can't get far with that injury. We could help each other. A few blocks around but only if we keep a level head."
Swallowing Daryl nodded, "I can do that," he spoke giving in for the time being.
"Only if we get those guns first," T-Dog spoke up as he crossed his arms. "I'm not strollin the streets of Atlanta with just my good intentions."
Avery shrugged slightly knowing she kind of felt the same way. She wasn't sure she wanted to walk out there alone without some form of safety.
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Zac looked down at the grass as he followed a few of the group members up to where Jim was digging. Feeling someone grab his hand he smiled when he turned to see Kate had came up as well followed by Ezra. He was sure Kate must have gotten Taylor's consent first. Even though Taylor was doing better he still didn't seem to like Ezra out of his sight much.
Coming to a stop eventually he pulled Kate closer to him watching as she held Ezra at her side.
"Hey Jim," Shane spoke trying to get the man's attention. "Jim why don't ya hold up alright? Just give a second here, please," he said once the man looked at him.
"What do you want?" Jim asked as he held onto his shovel. He could see a crowd had gathered behind Shane.
Shane shrugged, "We're all just a little concerned man. That's all," he answered trying to keep things rational.
"Dale's said you've been out here for hours," Zac spoke up from where he stood behind Shane.
Jim looked at Zac not seeing his point, "So?" he asked sounding confused.
"So why you diggin?" Shane asked Jim in response to his own question. "What you heading to China?" he asked giving a slight laugh.
Jim laughed but turned away from the group some, "What does it matter? I'm not hurtin anyone," he said before he bent down to start digging again.
"Yeah except maybe yourself," Dale reasoned. "It's a hundred degrees today. You can't keep this up."
"Sure I can," Jim huffed out in response to Dale. All the while he kept digging. "Watch me."
Lori walked to where Dale was her arms crossed over her chest, "Jim they're not gonna say it so I will. You're scaring people. You're scaring my son and Taylor's too along with Carol's daughter."
Turning to look at Lori, Jim sighed, "They got nothin to be scared of," he said honestly. "I mean what the hell people. I'm out here by myself. Why don't ya'll just go and leave me the hell alone."
"We think that you need to take a break," Shane spoke again as he moved a bit closer to Jim. "Why don't you go get yourself in the shade. Maybe some food. I'll tell you what maybe in a little bit I'll come out here. I'll help you myself. Just tell me what it's about. Why don't ya just go ahead and give me that shovel?"
"Or what?" Jim asked aggravated as he put the shovel in the ground but held onto it.
Shane shook his head, "There is no or what. I am asking you. I'm coming to you and I'm asking you please," he said trying to sound sincere. "I don't wanna have to take it from you."
"And if I don't then what?" Jim asked another question as he kept his eyes on Shane. "Then you gonna beat my face in like Ed Peletier aren't you?" When Shane looked down guilty Jim continued. "Ya'll seen his face huh? What's left of it," he yelled out before leaning towards Shane. "See now that's what happens when someone crosses you," he said honestly as he watched Shane's face turn serious and cold.
"That was different Jim," Shane told the man trying to stay calm even if he was getting angry.
Kate shook her head as she listened to this conversation, "You weren't there," she spoke up defending Shane. "Ed was out of control. He was hurting his wife."
"That is their marriage. That is not his," Jim said as he pointed towards Shane. "He is not judge and jury. Who voted you king boss huh?" he spat.
Shane shook his head at Jim's words, "I'm not here to argue with you alright. Just give me the shovel okay," he said as he walked towards Jim trying to get the shovel.
Zac watched as Shane went towards Jim to get the shovel. The minute he saw Jim push Shane he backed away from the group some bringing Kate and Ezra with him. "I think we should go," Zac spoke to Kate as he watched Jim try to hit Shane with the shovel before Shane tackled him.
Nodding her head at her husband's words Kate took Ezra's hand and headed back to camp hearing her husband following after her.
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Sitting in on a desk in the offices the group now occupied Avery looked over at Rick as he talked to Glenn. Glenn wanted to go out there alone to get the guns. A fact that Avery thought was stupid. Apparently so did Rick because he told Glenn he wasn't doing it alone.
"Even I think it's a bad idea and I don't even like you much," Daryl said as he looked over at Glenn.
Glenn sighed as he looked up from where he sat on the floor, "It's a good idea. Okay if you just hear me out," he said as he watched Rick bend down to his level. "If we go out there in a group we're slow, drawing attention. If I'm alone I can move fast," Glenn nodded having faith in his own abilities. "Look," he spoke as he reached out putting a paper holder down on the map drawn on the floor. "That's the tank," he said referring to the tank he had helped Rick get out of when he saved him. "Five blocks from where we are now. That's the bag of guns," he added putting up a crumpled piece of paper not far from the paper holder. "Here's the alley I dragged you too," he nodded pointing to where he had Rick run too after he had saved him. "That's where Daryl, Avery and I will go," he told Rick as he eyed him.
"Why me?" Daryl asked as he leaned against the desk Avery was sitting on.
"Your crossbow is quieter than his gun," Glenn answered as he shrugged. Grabbing another item he put it on the map. "While Daryl and Avery wait here in the alley I'll run up the street, grab the bag."
"But you've got us elsewhere?" Rick asked referring to himself and T-Dog.
"You and T-Dog, right," Glenn nodded as he reached for another item. "You'll be in this alley here."
Looking down at the eraser Glenn had put down Rick raised his eyebrow, "Two blocks away? Why?"
"I may not be able to come back the same way," Glenn answered honestly. "Walkers may cut me off. If that happens I won't go back to Daryl and Avery. I'll go forward instead. All the way up around to that alley where you guys are. Which ever direction I go I got you in both places to cover me. Afterwards we'll all meet back here."
"Hey kid," Daryl said as he eyed Glenn. "What did you do before all this?"
"Delivered pizzas," Glenn shrugged not sure why he was asking. "Why?"
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Getting off the ladder they had been climbing down Avery looked up watching as Glenn and Daryl finished coming down as well. Biting her lip she moved aside so she could let Glenn lead the way to the fence at the end of the alley. She hated to admit it but right now she was nervous.
Hiding behind a trash can once Glenn stopped there she watched as Daryl got his crossbow ready.
"You got some balls for a China man," Daryl spoke as he watched Glenn.
Glenn rolled his eyes at Daryl's words, "I'm Korean," he corrected him.
"Whatever," Daryl replied watching as Glenn left the trash cans and heading out of the fence.
Avery took a deep breath as she watched Glenn leave. All she could do now was pray he came back. Hearing footsteps from where she was hiding she turned to see Daryl who was turning to look as well. Seeing him standing up she followed him stopping when she saw a boy who couldn't be out of his teens yet in the alleyway with them.
When the guy told Daryl not to shoot him she backed away from the confrontation not wanting to be too close if things got physical. Hearing the guy start yelling in another language she swallowed hard. She wished Glenn would hurry up and get back soon because things were starting to escalate as the guy hollered again in another language. Not even answering Daryl's question about if they had seen Merle.
Letting out a scream as she saw Daryl hit the guy she shook her head, "Calm down Daryl," she yelled out, right as she saw two more guys come running through the fence.
Seeing one of the men kick Daryl off the teen she frowned feeling trapped right now. It was only when she saw Glenn come back that she felt just a bit relieved but not much. Grabbing onto his arm quickly as he started to run away she heard the two men say that was it, that was the bag. When they said take it she screamed louder as she felt one of the men grab her from behind and pull her away from Glenn.
When she was put down she watched as they beat Glenn and the moment she heard one of them yelp in pain she bent down to see if Glenn was alright. An action she wished she hadn't done because the moment she did she felt arms around her as one of the men carried her to a car that had just pulled up.
Opening her mouth to scream she felt a hand come down over it and groaned helplessly as she was pushed into the back of the car. The only upside was that Glenn too was put in the same car with her.
Looking at Glenn as the car sped away from the alley where she could hear Daryl hollering she frowned, "We're fucked," she muttered out feeling terrified at this predicament she was in. "We are so fucked."