Family Reunited

[jessie]

New story for you Melinda hope you like it. You got me hooked on Walking Dead, I am missing the show, and can't wait until October.

Family Reunited

Daryl and Carol were riding on Daryl's motorcycle looking for some stuff they needed at the Prison. They were about to turn back, and go back to the prison when they decided to check on one more home for anything they might need. They drove the motorcycle up to the home, Daryl scanned the area, and saw no walkers. He saw the fence around the home, and thought maybe it kept the walkers away. Carol touched Daryl's arm, and he turned, and said.

"Lets go in". They walked up the steps when Daryl heard a noise from inside, and he put his bow up, and put a arrow in it.

'Lets go we don't need trouble maybe someone is living here"

"I'm going in you wait here"

"Daryl you are so stubborn"

Daryl reached over turning the doorknob, and was surprised the door opened up, and he walked inside holding the bow ready to aim it at anyone that came in his path. He yelled out, and told whoever was in here. Carol had her gun but she was afraid she would shot someone that probably thought they were the enemy. She was shaking so much Daryl told her to calm down.

"Daryl how am I suppose to calm down we could die here"

Daryl lost focus while he was trying to calm Carol he didn't notice a lady walk up behind him, and say.

"Daryl"

Daryl turned raising his bow but he was shocked he put it down, and the girl ran into his arms, and he held her so tight shocking Carol.

"Oh my God Jessie your alive"

"Yes I'm alive I knew you would be alive where is Meryl"?

"Meryl is dead Jessie he turned, but I don't want to talk about Meryl"

"I'm sorry I thought out of us all Meryl would beat anyone of those Walkers"

"Where is Melinda"?

"She is fine I think she is she went out with her boyfriend Craig a few hours ago to find food."

"Where is Max"?

Jessie smiled, "He is so big wait until you see him". Jessie walked to the back, and called for Max. He came out he was shy he was carrying a kitten in his hands. Daryl smiled, "You are big but what is with the tie big guy"

"I like ties I have a box of them"

"You wouldn't catch me wearing a tie not ever"

Jessie smiled, "Max is our little gentleman"

"Melinda is seeing someone new"

"Craig they have been dating for about a year he seems cool but they are so in love it is annoying" Max laughed making Jessie smile.

Daryl walked over looking at the kitten, and Max smiled saying this was Toby.

'Why did Melinda and Craig go out looking for food when they had a perfectly great meal here". Max was shocked he held Toby tight, and ran back into the back room. Jessie smacked Daryl's arm, "Now was that nice he is our pet , he keeps Max's calm so go back there now, and say sorry, and tell him you didn't mean it"

"But"

"Daryl go now". Daryl walked to the back Jessie turned looking at Carol, and smiled.

"Daryl has no manners does he who are you"?

'Carol but more important who are you a old girlfriend or something"

"No are you silly he is my cousin but I can see you were jealous so don't tell me he is not your boyfriend"

"He isn't but no fault of mine"

"You like Daryl he is cute isn't he"

"Yeah" Carol smiled but they turn when Max came in running over to Jessie who touched his face.

"Max did Daryl say sorry"

"Yes he said he wouldn't eat Toby"

Jessie smiled at Daryl who was holding Toby who was purring. Max walked over to Carol, and put his hand out.

'You have short hair but you are a girl right"

Carol smiled, "Yes nice to meet you Max"

"Nice to meet you would you like to see some of my comics"?

"Sure" Carol walked to the back with Max's while Jessie walked over smiling at Daryl.

'Why are you smiling Jessie"?

"She is cute Daryl you finally found a good lady"

"She is a friend Jessie but you are coming back with us to the Prison"

"No we are staying here we are safe so far, and why should I go to Prison I did nothing wrong"

"You are stupid girl that is where we live, and guess what there is others, and we have a well with water, and you will be fed , and you will be safe"

"Melinda and Craig will be home, I don't know if they will go for it"

"Let me deal with them, but I found my family, and I'm not leaving you behind"

Jessie went into his arms, and he hugged her. He knew he would have to spend the night it would be to late to walk them back to the prison now but in the morning he was going to take them with him because he found his family, and he was going to protect them if it was the last thing he did.

[Sanda]

Great start to you new story Jessie. I love that you added yourself and Melinda to your new story. I also love that you added Melinda's son Max, and her boyfreind Craig and their cat Toby in your new story. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon. I am pretty sure that Melinda is going to love this new story you started for her.

[melinda]

oh my gosh I love this story, so much to love, Max, toby, and yeah ,craig lol this is wonderful. I can't wait to see where this leads. I hope you update this awesome story soon

[jessie]

Chapter 2

Jessie was pacing she was worried about Craig, and Melinda they normally don't take this long.

"Jessie will you stop pacing it isn't making it better your making me nervous". Daryl said Jessie walked over to the window, and Daryl walked up behind her.

'They will be back have faith"

Max walked over, "Jessie where is Mom, and Craig"?

"They will be here soon they are bringing dinner"

Daryl smiled, "I hope they bring something good, I'm starving"

Jessie smiled, "I have lost 20 pounds I refuse to eat some of the stuff they bring back"

Max smiled, "Yes Mommy brought a rabbit once, and guess what Aunt Jessie did"?

"What"? Daryl said Max laughed, "Craig was so mad she let the rabbit go he put it in a cage for future dinners"

"Jessie you didn't"

"I will not eat rabbits or squirrels"

Carol smiled, "Squirrels is Daryl's specialty we have eaten enough of them"

"No way that is so gross" Jessie said but Max smiled, "I will eat them I'm starving"

They all were laughing when the door open, Daryl grabbed his bow, but he saw Melinda, and a man walk in. Melinda was stunned but as soon as she saw her cousin Daryl she ran over hugging him.

"Hey Melinda what did you catch for dinner"?

Craig lifted some squirrels, and some birds, and Jessie rolled her eyes, and Carol smiled as Jessie walked over sitting on the couch.

Craig lifted up a bag, and smiled, "Jessie we found some can food some beans, corn, and chick peas" Jessie jumped up she was so excited she grabbed the bag, and ran to the kitchen to get a can opener.

"Jessie not all at the same time"

"I know Craig", but Jessie was tempted to open all the cans she was starving. Melinda looked at Carol , and put out her hand.

Daryl smiled, "This is my friend Carol are you going to introduce me to your friend Melinda"

"This is Craig". Craig shook his hand but he was not to sure what to make of Daryl.

Daryl was staring at Craig making Melinda laugh.

Daryl stop Craig is amazing he has taken really great care of us"

"I see that, but Melinda I need to talk to you about you leaving this place"

"No we are happy here, and no walkers have come by, I feel safe here"

"I know but they will come, and you are targets here. I live at a Prison it is safe, and we have people there that watch the place 24/7. You guys can come, and be with me, I cannot leave you guys here not now that I found you. I thought I lost all my family, I know it is scary but for Jessie, and Max say you both will come with me, and Carol"

Melinda turned to Craig he was not to sure he wanted to but he knew Daryl was right Walkers could show up at anytime, and the food was getting pretty low. They didn't want to tell Jessie, and Max that the can food they found were in a knapsack of a couple of People that were killed by Walkers. Craig had to kill them, and it took a lot out of him they were not cut out for all this. Melinda would do anything for her family especially Max's and Jessie, and Craig. She loved Darryl he was family, and she knew she could trust him. She said they would come with them tomorrow.

Jessie, and Max's came out of the kitchen with a bowl. Craig looked , and scolded Max's, and Jessie they didn't listen they had chickpeas, Corn, and beans in the bowl. He couldn't stay mad long seeing them eating like they hadn't eaten in weeks. Daryl took the squirrels from Craig, and said he would get dinner ready.

"I'm fine no squirrel for me" Jessie said, Max was beside her, and he said , "No squirrel for me either this is so good".

Max was feeding Toby some chickpeas, and Craig, and Melinda laughed Toby ate them, and loved them. Daryl, and Carol went into the kitchen, Melinda turned to Craig, and wrapped her arms around him.

"Craig you OK"

"You really trust this guy"

"Yes he is a good guy, I know you will really start to like him. He has a dry sense of humor but so do you, I think you are both alike"

"I was taking care of you Melinda, but if you think we should go with him, I will trust you".

Melinda smiled, "I love you Craig" They brought their lips together , and they kissed. Jessie and Max's look up, and look at each other, and smile as they continue to eat. Melinda and Craig walk to the kitchen to help Carol, and Daryl.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I feel bad for Jessie in this chapter because she lost 20 pounds because she refuses to eat squirrel and rabbits. You write everyone so well in this awesome story. I hope you update this awesome story again very soon.

[melinda]

oh I love this story more and more with each chapter. It is so fun to read. I felt bad for Jessie when they wanted her to eat rabbit, I don't blame her, I don't think I could either! Max was cute here, so are all the guys. I can't wait for another update, I don't know how I missed this amazing chapter, I'm sorry. It is a great story,thanks for writing it!

[jessie]

Chapter 3

It was getting late they needed some sleep they were going to leave at the crack of dawn. Daryl knew they all couldn't get on his motorcycle but he knew what was for the best. He has taught Carol how to ride the motorcycle, and she could handle the motorcycle without him on it. He decided that Melinda and Max would go with Carol. He would walk back to the prison with Jessie, and Craig. He was looking at the window when he turned.

"We should go to bed we are leaving as soon as it is light. Carol is going to take Melinda and Max's on the motorcycle, and I will walk back with Jessie and Craig. We will get to the Prison by night if we keep walking."

Craig looked at Melinda she stood up, "Daryl I'm not leaving Jessie and Craig"

"You have a son Max's needs his Mom, Carol will get you there safe. I know it is scary but Craig, and Jessie will be OK"

Jessie got up, "No I can't walk out there those things will get me, I can't"

"You will be safe Jessie you have to leave here"

"No we are safe right Melinda we are safe"

Daryl grabbed Jessie, and shook her making Melinda yell out.

'Stop Daryl what is wrong with you she is scared, and your scaring her more"

"There is walkers everywhere she is not safe here but at the Prison she will be safer than here. I know she is scared but she has to know this is what is for the best"

Craig walked over touching Jessie's shoulder, "I promise you I will get you back to Melinda and Max's, I'm not going to die at the hands of those walkers that is a promise"

"You can't promise that you seen them kill people they are everywhere they will kill us"

Daryl went to grab her arm but Melinda told her to go to the bedroom with Max's.

Jessie ran to the bedroom Max didn't have to be asked he ran after her.

"God Daryl you can be insensitive sometimes"

Carol walked over, "Daryl you were rough on her she is scared"

"We all are scared Carol but we can't let those things out there get us, and it will happen sitting in this place."

"I know I will go first thing in the morning, and I will take Melinda and Max's, but you have to be more understanding or Jessie will lose it out there"

"I'm going in to talk to her but maybe Jessie should go with Max's and Carol I will come with you, and Craig" Melinda said

Craig ran over, "no you have to go with Carol Max's needs you. I would die if something happened to you or Max"

"Craig I'm scared"

"I know but do this for me Melinda"

Melinda went into his arms, and they hugged.

Max walked over sitting on the bed beside Jessie who wiped tears from her cheek.

"I know I'm a baby Max but I can't help it"

Max's held her hand he didn't say anything he had a way about him that calmed people down instantly. He had Autism but he was the one person that keep this family together, and he always kept them smiling.

Max promise me you will take care of your Mom"

"I will Aunt Jessie but you will take care of her too"

"Max don't change always stay sweet promise me"

"I promise"

"Max you can have my bag I love so much you can put Toby in it when you go for your ride. He will be safe, I also want to give you something". Jessie took off her favourite necklace that her Dad gave her. She put it in Max's hand but he shook his head.

"Max's take it, I want you to give this to your Mom if I don't get to the Prison"

"You will Craig will make sure of it"

"You love Craig my sweet boy but he will have to take care of himself, I can't expect him to worry about me"

"Jessie"

Jessie smiled, "Take this I will see you again, and you can give this back but if not promise me you will give this to your Mom"

"I promise". Jessie hugged Max's as they both start to cry.

[Sanda]

Sweet but sad update Jessie. I LOVED the talk between Max and Jessie in this chapter. Please don't let anything bad happen to Jessie, Max, Melinda, Craig, Toby, Carol or Daryl in this awesome story. I hope you update this awesome story again really really soon.

[jessie]

Read the previous chapter first Melinda. I can't wait until the show starts again they are having a special Season 4 weekend this weekend coming up, I will be watching.

Chapter 4

Melinda opened the door, Max got up, and Melinda touched his face.

"Why don't you take Toby out, and get him some fresh water, I need to talk to your Aunt Jessie"

"Mommy don't be mad at her"

"I'm not don't you worry" Max's grabbed Toby, and left the room while Melinda shut the door.

"I know you think I acted badly but I'm sorry"

"Daryl is a hot head but I'm not upset with you. I don't want to leave you , and Craig, and go somewhere , and leave you both behind it will kill me" Melinda started to cry, Jessie hugged her, and they both were crying.

Jessie smiled, "God Craig is going to call us Cry babies he hates when we cry"

"He is scared too Jessie but I need for you to be strong, and you have to listen to Daryl, and Craig, and stay with them every moment"

"I will don't worry about that"

Melinda smiled, "You need to get some sleep Sweetie tomorrow is going to be a real long day"

"I can't sleep my mind is going around in circles, I am so so tired"

Melinda smiled, "How about you get the bed, I will sleep out there with Carol, and Daryl. Max's and Toby can sleep on the cot in here would you like that"

"I get the bed Craig is not going to like that"

"Hey don't you worry about Craig you need some rest". Jessie laid back, and pulled the blanket over her, and whispered.

"Melinda"

"Yes"

"Can you stay here until I fall asleep"

"Sure" Melinda laid beside her Jessie talked she always talks when she is nervous making Melinda laugh. It took 15 minutes but Jessie talked herself to sleep. Melinda got up, and walked out to tell the others that Jessie was feeling better. She was scared but she knew she had to have faith everything would be OK.

"Max why don't you, and Toby bring the cot into the bedroom, and be quiet Aunt Jessie is finally asleep"

"What"

"Craig we are out here tonight on the sleeping blanket. I have two extra sleeping blankets for you, and Carol. Jessie needs her rest, and I told her she could have the bed for the night"

"Melinda" Craig said but he realized Melinda knew what was for the best so he walked over grabbing the sleeping blankets, and handed two to Carol, and Daryl. Melinda helped Max's put the cot in the room he got on the bed, and Melinda kissed his forehead.

"You take care of Aunt Jessie, and Toby, and have sweet dreams"

"Mommy"

"Yes Max's"

"Are you scared"

"A little but I know we all will be back together by tomorrow night OK"

"Mommy"

"Yes Max's"

"I love you"

"Love you too". Melinda gave him another kiss, and walked out , and shut the door. Craig was laying on the floor making a fuss how uncomfortable it was. Melinda walked over telling him to stop fussing Jessie, and Max's has done it for weeks, and they never complain"

"I know but I need a bed to sleep"

Daryl laughed, "Well the beds at the prison are not very comfortable so get use to it Bud"

"Oh be quiet Daryl who asked you"

Daryl laughed as he whispered, "No fooling around you two we are right beside you"

Craig laughed, "Yeah same to you both"

"We don't fool around" Daryl said but Carol whispered not realizing anyone could here. "Not by my choice"

Daryl turned, "What did you say"?

"Nothing"

Melinda and Craig laugh as they all laid there quietly but none of them could sleep because they knew tomorrow was going to be hard, and they all were a little nervous.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I LOVED the talk between Melinda and Jessie in this chapter. I LOVE that Max and Toby fell asleep on a cot next to Jessie in the bedroom while Carol. Daryl, Melinda and Craig fell asleeo on the sleeping blankets in the other room. I hope that everything goes ok for all of them when they leave the next morning. I hope you update this awesome story again really soon.

[jessie]

Chapter 5

The next morning Daryl got up, and said they had to get going soon. Melinda and Craig got up, and were packing the little things they could carry. Daryl said Max's, and Melinda could bring a bag each. Max's was going to put Toby in the big bag Jessie gave him to keep him safe when they got on the motorcycle. Jessie came out of the room everyone was rushing around she put her bag down. Carol smiled at her she knew Jessie was sad but she was in good hands with Daryl, and Craig. Carol knew she would worry all the way to the Prison she had to get Daryl's family there safely. She could handle the motorcycle but she was going to worry about Daryl the thought of losing him now killed her.

Daryl walked over, "You ready for the ride Carol"?

"Yes but I'm worried about you, Craig, and Jessie"

"Look at me the three of us will get to the Prison you just focus , and be safe because I can't lose you Carol". Carol hugged Daryl so tight it kind of shocked him but he wrapped his arms around her, and whispered.

"Carol I promise you everything will be OK"

Carol wiped tears from her cheek she grabbed her bag, and said she would be OK she will be outside waiting. She walked outside, and stood by the motorcycle.

Melinda walked over to Craig, "I will see you tonight, I love you, and I need you to promise me you will listen to Daryl, and keep Jessie safe"

"I promise"

Melinda gave Craig a kiss, and than she walked over to Jessie who smiled but Melinda could see she was terrified.

"Hey you promise me you will listen to Craig, and Daryl"

"I will"

"I will see you tonight maybe we can stay up late talking about all the silly movies you miss watching"

"Melinda"

"Yes"

"If I don't"

"You hush don't you dare say it, I will see you soon". Jessie hugged Melinda, and said she loved her. Melinda couldn't take much more she told Max's they had to go. She helped him put Toby in the bag he was not happy but he would be safe they left it open a little for air. Max's walked over giving Craig a hug, and than he walked over giving Jessie a hug. He got emotional so Craig helped him outside while Melinda walked over looking at Daryl.

"Bring them back to me Daryl"

"I will Melinda"

Melinda walked outside Daryl followed but he turned.

"Jessie come say goodbye"

"I can't I will lose it seeing them drive away, I will be out in a minute"

Daryl walked out, and helped them get settled Carol turned the motorcycle on. Max's was in the middle, and Melinda sat on the back. They said their goodbyes Craig gave them one last kiss as they drove off.

Daryl turned to Craig, "You will see them again Craig"

"I hope so we should get going"

"I will get Jessie" Daryl said Craig watched as he saw the Motorcycle disappear as he shut his eyes, and said a little prayer.

Jessie came out putting her knapsack on her back as she walked over to Craig.

Daryl started walking with Craig , and Jessie following not saying a word. This was going to be a long trip but Daryl knew if they kept on track they could be at the prison by night fall.

Melinda, Carol, Max's and Toby were driving Melinda could see bodies, and cars stopped by the side of the road. She didn't want to look she kept her eye out for walkers she saw a few, but she just hoped they would not harm Daryl, Craig, and Jessie. She knew she was a Mother first, and protecting her child was first, and foremost, but God she loved her man like crazy. She dreamed one day she would marry him, and Jessie was right beside her, and Max's walked her down the aisle looking so handsome , and happy. She had to dream it would happen one day. She held on to Max's and Toby for Dear life as they drove down the road going to her new home. She didn't know what the future held but she had to believe it would get better in time because if she didn't she would go crazy.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. I just hope and pray that Melinda, Craig, Max, Jessie, Daryl and Carol are going to be ok now that they have left on their road trip. Plaese don't let anything bad happen to any of them now that they have started on their road trip to the prison.

[melinda]

i am really enjoying this story a lot, you've been very thoughtful and I hope for more soon, I love all the interactions between everybody here, keep going please!

[jessie]

Chapter 6

Jessie, Craig and Daryl were walking none of them were talking. They all were walking fast but it was hot out so they were slowing down. Daryl wanted to reach the Prison before dark but that would mean very little resting time. He hated pushing them but he had to. He just had to say walkers could be near, and Jessie , and Craig would speed up. Daryl sometimes hated being the mean one but sometimes people needed it, and right this moment Jessie, and Craig were his responsibility to get them back to Melinda and Max's.

Carol was driving as fast as she could she could see they were running out of gas but she was not willing to stop anything could go wrong. She was almost at the Prison she could get there before they ran out. It was 20 minutes later she saw the prison, and she was never more happy. Hershel, and Rick could see the Motorcycle but they could see it was Carol driving, and she didn't have Daryl with her. They came off the tower, and ran to the gates, and opened them as Carol drove into the prison. She stopped the motorcycle, and Glenn and Maggie ran over, and helped Melinda, and Max's off the motorcycle. Carol got off, and Rick looked at her, and Carol smiled.

"Rick calm down this is Daryl's cousin Melinda and her son Max's. Daryl is ok he is out there with Craig, and Jessie his other cousin. He told me to bring them to the prison, and he will bring them hopefully by nightfall.

Melinda asked if she could go back out to get them but Rick said.

"Daryl will not bring them down the road he will take short cuts, he will bring them here safely he knows the land better than anyone here"

Melinda looked at the Prison it looked so cold to her. Max's was quiet Maggie said she would take them inside, and help them get settled. Melinda and Max's followed her inside as Carol turned to Rick.

"Maybe she is right I should go out, and find them"

"Carol you know Daryl he will find a fast way here, I know we would go out, and he would not be on the main road, and you know it"

"I know but I'm scared"

"Daryl will be fine why don't you go in, and help Melinda and Max's get settled"

"Fine" Carol walked away, Hershel smiled at Rick.

"What"?

"Our family is getting bigger by the minute. I think that gives you hope Daryl found Family after he lost his Brother how amazing is that"

"Yes we have another child to worry about, and I heard a kitten in his bag this is getting to domestic for me"

"I will go back up, and be on the look out" Hershel said

Rick smiled, "I will be up in a minute".

Rick turned and looked at the walker walking around the fence, and he prayed Daryl, and his family would make it home safe. He knew it was sad he felt this place was home but at the moment he had no other choice.

[melinda]

oh I hope everyone gets used to everyone else in this wonderful story of yours. I really enjoy how you write Hershel, it makes me still said that Dale is no longer on the show but at least they have another father figure