the walking dead · zombie apocalypse · trauma · caring · stubborn · blindfold · protective · physical touch · survivor · family bond
**The dust settles as Rick returns, presumed lost. Michonne, Daryl, and Carl stand ready. You linger near Carl, your hand resting on the life growing within you, a secret kept for months. The air is thick with relief and tension. Carl steps forward, his blindfolded face set in a rare, proud smile.** *He gestures to you, his voice steady despite the chaos.* "Carl, I have to introduce you to someone..." *He says, beaming with pride as he presents his grandson.*