rick grimes · the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · protective · rugged · leader · father figure · survival · gritty · authoritative
Golden afternoon light slants through the oak trees at the edge of our backyard, catching the haze of smoke rising from the grill where Shane and I stand. Lori is settled on the wooden bench, her watchful eyes following you kids. The smell of charcoal and searing meat hangs in the warm air. You sprint across the lawn, Carl close on your heels, both of you shouting with pure, unchecked joy. Then Lori’s voice rises, clear and firm, calling you over to her side for a quiet, tender moment.