A Scream in the Afternoon

[jessie]

A Scream in the Afternoon

Rick, Daryl, and Hershel were talking inside all having some lunch when they heard a scream coming from outside. It was so loud, and Daryl jumped up it was Carol, and she was in trouble, and his heart was beating so fast he ran but he felt like he was in a dream he could hear the screams but he wasn't sure where they were coming from. All he could think was somehow a walker got in, or she went to close. He couldn't lose her now they have been so close but he was a fool he never let her know that she was the one good thing in his life. He was going to tell her this weekend that he was falling in love with her, but now it may be to late he was afraid to be the first person to find her because if it was a walker the thought of killing her like he ended Meryl's life was to much for him. He couldn't do it not to Carol not to the only woman that he has loved his whole life. He always promised himself he would never fall in love but Carol was different she never pushed or asked for anything but his friendship. Her smile, and everything about her gave him reason to get up in the morning. He finally got to the door, and flung it open, and he saw Carol on the ground with Beth, and Carl who were frantic. Rick, and Hershel came out, and Daryl ran over, and he saw Carol , and he fell to his knees touching her face, but at the same time he was looking for any signs of blood but their was none. He yelled at Beth, and Carl asking them what was wrong.

"She was laughing, and joking with us, and the next minute she screamed out in pain, and finally collapsed. Is she dead she isn't moving"

"Shut the hell up she is not dead don't say that". Daryl yelled at Beth who went into Carl's arms as he held her. Hershel ran over telling Daryl to carry her inside. Daryl lifted her up carefully, and they all went inside. Carl yelled for Daryl to lay her on the table so Hershel can exam her. Daryl laid her down, and Hershel asked them all to leave except Beth.

"I'm not leaving her"

"Daryl I think I know what is going on my wife was Diabetic, and she has all the signs, but we have no medicine for her here"

"What does she need"?

"I have to find out if she has it but she has lost a lot of weight recently, she is thirsty all the time, and she has had blurred vision, and she is tired. She has told me she has not felt well but I thought , and I prayed it was stress but she is showing the same symptoms my wife had. We need to test her blood with a Blood Glucose Monitor but where would we get one here. I am afraid she is going into a diabetic shock, and it could kill her."

"Do something make it better" Daryl grabbed Hershel, and pleaded making Rick grab him pulling him away.

"There is nothing we can do we have to see if she wakes up"

"Hell I'm staying her watching her die write down what she needs"

"Daryl where would you get it there is no corner store to go to the drug store"

"Write down what we need"

Hershel looked at Beth, and told her to grab a piece of paper, and an pen she ran over to get one. She brought it back, Hershel wrote down everything but he knew Daryl would not get the insulin she needed,and if he did she would need a life time supply, and where would they get it. He grabbed the paper, and walked over to Carol, and grabbed her shoulders , and lifted her toward him. She was unconscious but he whispered.

"You wait until I return, I am not going to let you go do you understand"

He laid her back, and ran out without saying a word leaving Rick, and Hershel speechless as they looked at Carol who was so pale, and Hershel told Beth to get him some water, and a cool cloth. Carl and Rick left the room as Hershel touched Carol cheek, and whispered, "Fight my precious Friend we need you here".

[Sanda]

Great start to your new story Jessie. Poor Carol. Please let Carol be ok. I don't want Carol to die in your story.

[jessie]

Chapter 2

It has been hours Hershel stayed beside Carol he tried to get fluids into her. She started to wake up, and she was so weak but Hershel was so happy he almost cried.

"Sweetie your awake"

"What happened"?

"You collapsed outside"

"Oh I'm so sorry I have to get back to work"

"Hey , Hey you lay back you are sick young lady"

"I'm not young but I'm feeling better"

"Carol this is serious I think you have diabetes you have had all they symptoms recently. You are thirsty, you lost so much weight, and your tired, and weak recently"

"I don't think it is Diabetes Hershel"

"I think it is Carol"

"No Hershel we have had it rough the last few months. We have so many mouths to feed , and not enough food. Judith is almost 2, and she needs proper meals but most of us barely get enough to eat so I have saved my food for her, and little Billy Carrie's little boy. I couldn't watch children going hungry, but I knew I was making myself ill but I didn't care"

"Do you realize how stupid that is Carol. You help out with the look out, and we need you strong, and alert, and you starving yourself was foolish, and now Daryl is out there God knows where looking for insulin, and needles for you"

"What"?

"He was frantic he ran out of here without thinking. He cares for you, and you did something so stupid"

"I wanted to protect the children, I didn't protect my Daughter but I could protect the children here now"

"I know what happened to Sophia was horrible, and heartbreaking but it was not your fault Carol."

"I was her Mother"

"My Children died my Wife died was it my fault is that what you think"?

"No of course not"

"Stop blaming yourself this virus is taking our loved ones away. We love you, and we will make sure Judith, and Billy get enough food. You will never stop eating again do I make myself clear"

"Yes Hershel"

"I hate yelling at you but I'm so mad I could spit"

"Hershel how am I going to get Daryl back"

"We will have to wait but I'm sure he will be back with what we need"

"He will hate me you know him"

"Hate are you a fool that man is head over heels in love with you. The thought of losing you killed him, and he was willing to risk everything to save you"

Carol laid back and curled up, and started to cry.

"Sweetie Daryl is strong he will be OK, I just know it"

Carol didn't say anything she was still feeling sick, and week, and dizzy but right now the thought of losing Daryl because of her made her want to curl up, and die.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Poor Carol in this story. I am so glad that Caorl woke up. I hope that she is going be ok and that she doesn't have diabetes. I hope that things work out for Carol and Daryl in your story and that Daryl won't be too mad at Carol for starving herself to make sure that the kids get something to eat. I hope you update this awesome story really soon. This is one of my favorite stories of yours.

[melinda]

this is really good, I so love your wd stories, they are awesome. I hope Carol is ok and that Daryl doesn't get mad at her for not looking after herself. Cant wait for more

[jessie]

Chapter 3

That night Carol was on her bed praying for Daryl to return when Rick came in with Judith. Carol sat up wiping tears from her eyes, as Rick came over standing in front of her just staring.

"Rick what is wrong why is Judith still up"?

"She has been fussing she seems to want you as soon as I mentioned your name she calmed down". Carol stood up she was weak she has been trying to eat but because she has been starving herself basically for two months she had to eat very little so her stomach would keep it down. Carol put her arms out to Judith, and she wanted Carol it was obvious but Rick pulled her away not letting Carol hold her.

"What are you doing she wants me"?

"Yeah well I don't need her to want someone that could careless about her feelings when you die, and leave us to explain why "

"What"?

"You could have died what were you thinking"?

"About your little girl, and Billy not myself"

"You are selfish she is my child I never asked that of you"

"Stop yelling at me"

Judith started to scream she was upset at her Daddy for making Carol cry, but Rick walked out with Judith leaving Carol shaking. She sat on the bed she couldn't believe how cruel Rick was she hated him right this moment. She was not selfish how dare him. Hershel walked in carrying a glass of juice , and he walked over sitting beside her.

"Here drink this it is good for you"

"Go away Hershel"

"Once you drink this"

Carol grabbed it spilling most of it on herself as she drank it, than she glared at Hershel.

"You are angry at me I see"

"Yes you all are making me feel like I'm selfish , I was trying to protect the children how can that be selfish"?

"It was selfish but Rick is just angry he feels you made him out to be a bad parent because you gave up food you needed for his child"

"I never called him a bad parent"

"He feels that way he feels he needs to protect Judith, and Carl, and you took it upon yourself to almost die to protect what he should have"

"I never thought of it that way"

"Yes you never thought but in the future you might"

"Has anyone heard from Daryl"?

"No"

"God we have to go looking for him"

"Where Carol"?

"I don't know somewhere"?

"No we will wait he he will be back I'm sure"

"It has been two days Hershel something is wrong"?

"Hush we don't know that but if something did go wrong it is Daryl choice not yours"

"You know that is a lie Hershel he is doing it for me"

Hershel got up, "Yes he is doing it for you Carol you have something to live for, and he is out there trying to find what he needs to save the woman he loves". Hershel kissed Carol on the forehead, and walked out leaving Carol to think about what he just said.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I feel horrible Carol in this chapter. Hershel and Rick are being to mean hollering at her because she starved to herself to keep the children fed. :'(I hope that Daryl comes back soon and he won't be too harsh with her starving herself to feed the kids.

[melinda]

wow this was really deep and insightful. I don't know how you do it but your writing just gets better and better and it was pretty d**n amazing to begin with! I love the introspect here between the characters, I wish we got to see more of Carol on the show. Please keep going, and I'll repeat myself..I think you would be a hit on ff.net with your amazing WD stories!@

[jessie]

Chapter 4

That night everyone were thinking something bad had happened to Daryl, and they were not sure how Carol will take it if he never returned. Hershel, Glenn, and Rick would love to go out to find him but they had no way of knowing what direction he went. They were outside just looking out trying to see any sign of him when Glenn said.

"God why did he run off like that is he a fool"?

"Would you have ran off if it was Maggie unconscious"?

"Yeah but we need Daryl, he is our food source we are running low"

"I will go out tomorrow, but I'm not bringing home a squirrel or a rat"

Glenn smiled, "You remember when he ate a Owl, and complained he was hungry he would eat anything"

Hershel smiled, "I could eat a squirrel right about now if I have one more gross grass salad I will be sick"

"I know Beth thinks it is healthy but it is gross"

"Come on guys she doesn't have much to work with"

"I know Hershel we appreciate everything she does"

"Rick you know Carol will lose it if he never returns she is blaming herself"

"I know but it is her fault"

"Oh come on Rick she was thinking of the kids, you have to know that" Glenn said.

"I know Glenn but she could have died, and no one asked her to starve herself. I can take care of Judith, and I would go without for my own child."

"I'm sorry but Carol is hurting, and I think we all are being hard on her. I know Daryl is out there for her but she doesn't deserve to be feeling like crap from us, and if Daryl is gone she will need all of us to be there for her"

"We are there for her Glenn don't worry about that"

Glenn and Rick were talking when Hershel grabbed his binoculars, and whispered.

"Guys I think someone is over there by those trees"

Rick grabbed the binoculars, and was looking he could see Walkers walking close to the trees he saw someone walk slowly from the tree, Rick turned, and ran down the stairs with Glenn following him. Hershel looked out, and prayed it was Daryl, and that he was not hurt.

Rick ran to the gate, and Glenn ran down further, and was banging on the steel bars to draw the Walkers to him so Rick could open the gate. Rick waited until it was safe he opened the gate, and he yelled out for Daryl who started to run for the gate. He looked fine but Rick prayed he was not bitten by a Walker. Daryl got inside, and fell to his knees he was exhausted he was scratched up. Rick locked the gate , and ran over to Daryl, and asked him if he was OK. Daryl grabbed Rick, and asked him if Carol was OK.

"She is fine I'm asking about you were you bitten your bleeding."

"No I was not bitten man I was out in the woods for 2 days, and two night so yes I'm bleeding. I couldn't find any of that medicine on the list. I went to two hospital, and there was not a single drop of medicine everything was cleaned out. I let Carol down again first with Sophia, and now I couldn't get her medicine she needs to survive. Is she still in a coma, I need to see her"

Glenn touched Daryl's arm, and helped him up.

"Daryl it is so good seeing you we all thought something bad happened you were gone so long"

"I should have stayed out there until I found what we needed but I gave up like the coward I am"

"Stop Carol doesn't need medicine she needed rest, and food that is all"

"What"?

Rick walked over, "She was starving herself to feed Judith, and Billy she was dehydrated, and hungry she is much better"

"She starved herself are you serious"

"Daryl she feels bad enough please take it easy on her" Glenn said but Daryl got up pushing him aside as he walked toward the prison he needed to see Carol but when he saw her he knew he couldn't promise he wouldn't lose his temper.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I am so glad that they found Daryl and that he going to be ok. I just hope and pray that Daryl isn't going to be hard on Carol when he finds her now that he has found out that Carol starved herself to feed Judith and Billy. I hope you update this awesome story again really. I love this Walking Dead story you are writing even though I am not a fan of this show.

[melinda]

this is so good, I hope Daryl doesn't get mad at Carol for her sacrifices. I hope that they can become close soon and realize that they need each other. Thanks for updating, I love your walking dead stories!!

[jessie]

Chapter 5

Daryl walked inside Maggie, and Glenn walked over but Daryl said very quietly.

"Where is Carol"?

"Upstairs she is with Billy and Judith she spends most of the day with them. She has been so" Daryl walked away not waiting to hear what Maggie was about to say. He walked upstairs, Maggie turned to Glenn they had a bad feeling Daryl was going to yell at Carol, and they felt bad for her.

Daryl walked down the hall to her cell, and he could see her on the floor sitting with Billy, and Judith was in her lap. She was talking to Billy as she rocked Judith. Billy turned seeing Daryl, and he smiled as he pointed.

'Daryl"

Carol turned she couldn't believe her eyes he was alive, and he was home. She got up laying Judith on the blanket, and she touched Billy's face.

"You read your book, I want to talk to Daryl OK Sweetie"

"OK Carol". She got up, and walked over to Daryl, and she went to touch him but he put his hands up.

"Daryl I was so worried about you, I need to explain"

"Rick and Hershel said you were starving yourself for the kids, what were you thinking"?

"I am sorry that I put you in harms way but I'm not sorry for thinking of them over myself. I know it was not smart, but they are so young, and innocent, and I wanted to see them happy. I let my baby girl down I didn't want to let them down too." Carol turned, and whispered, 'Look at them Daryl they don't deserve to be in this crazy world they need us to make sure they will be around when this crazy disease is cured"

Daryl was so angry but he felt a calm come over him. She was the most selfless person he has ever met. She was willing to harm herself to protect the children how could he be mad at that"

Carol turned, "I know you are angry, and I understand but please forgive me for making you run out of here to save me, I will never ever forget what you did for me"

Daryl moved close, "You stupid girl don't you know I would die if I lost you. I almost didn't come back, I fought so hard to get the medicine but I couldn't there is none out there. I was afraid I would come back, and find you gone, and it hurt so bad"

Carol has a tear fall down her cheek, Daryl lifted his hand touching it ever so lightly as he whispered.

"I have never been in love but I am feeling something right this moment, and it scares me to death"

Carol smiled, "Oh what are you feeling"?

Daryl took his hands, and placed them on her shoulders as he pulled her close. He didn't kiss her they were so close as their bodies were so close they could feel each others heartbeat. He moved his lips to hers not kissing her but she could feel his warm breath on her mouth as she willed his lips to come over hers in a moment of passion she has dreamed about for months. He suddenly pulled away, and turned making Carol cry out.

"Please don't go"

Daryl turned, "I don't want this moment to be in front of the children they are staring, I want this moment just to be us. I will be back after supper if you want me"

Carol smiled, "Yes I will be here waiting"

Daryl walked out but he turned, and they just stare at each other. He than walked away, and Carol was so happy she jumped up , and down but turned seeing Billy staring at her. She composed herself, and walked over sitting beside him but she was so excited she thought she would go crazy she didn't know what her future held for her but even if she had one night alone with Daryl that would be enough for her. She deserved to be happy, and she had a feeling Daryl was going to put a smile back on her face.

[Sanda]

Cute update Jessie. Carol and Daryl and so cute and adorable together in this chapter. I am so happy that Daryl kept his composure and that he didn't yell at Carol in front of Billy and Judith. I am so happy that Daryl wants to see Carol after dinner and take their relationship to the maybe the next level without Billy and Judith around. ;D I hope you update this awesome story again really soon. I love reading your Walking Dead stories even though I don't watch the show. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.

[melinda]

aw daryl loves carol! I can't wait to see what happens next, this is another favorite of mine, I love how you write for all of the characters

[jessie]

Final Chapter

Chapter 6

Carol cleaned up, and was sitting on her bed waiting for Daryl. She felt like a silly school girl getting all excited over a boy she has been hoping would ask her out on a date. Carol didn't know what the future held but she sure hoped Daryl cared about her half as much as she loved him. She looked up, and saw Daryl come in, and she noticed he showered, and put on a clean shirt for her.

"Hey it is ok to come in right"?

"Yes I was waiting for you, I thought maybe you changed your mind"

"No I showered, and everything for you woman"

Carol smiled, "I noticed you look quite handsome"

"You look nice too"

Carol touched the bed, and told him to sit down. He walked over sitting down, and Carol had to laugh he was nervous she could tell.

"Relax Daryl I don't bite"

Daryl smiled, and Carol moved closer making Daryl stare at her.

They sat staring at each other, and it was Carol that made the first move as she brought her lips over his. She could feel his body react to her touch , and she ached for him in the worst way. She moved her hands under his shirt, and lifted his shirt over his head as her lips went to his chest making him shut his eyes. He got up pulling her to her feet as he started to peel away her clothing all the while their lips came together in a shattering kiss. He lifted her up, and laid her back as he got in bed with her covering her body with his. Hungry for him she cupped his face in her hands, and pulled him into a passionate kiss. They came together as one, and made love with so much tenderness, and passion it wasn't long before they both were brought to their release, and collapsed into each others arms. She was shivering not from being cold she has never felt this kind of love before. She wanted to cry but they were not tears of sorrow they were tears of joy. She was in love, and she knew Daryl loved her back, and together they would help each other get through whatever it took to survive. She knew she may not survive another day in this scary world they are living in now, but if she should die this moment she would die happy because right this moment Daryl made her feel like she belonged, and she was loved something she really has never felt her whole life. Daryl was her Angel he was the one that made her realize life is worth living  as long as you had something to live for, and she knew Daryl was worth fighting for. They both fell asleep holding each other, and the only regret they had this day was what took them so long to finally get it right, but they knew they finally did, and life was going to be better as long as they had each other.

The End