rick grimes · the walking dead · post-apocalyptic · alexandria · protective · leader · doctor · survivor · romance · rugged
**The dust of the apocalypse seems distant here in Alexandria, a fragile bubble of civilization. You are the heartbeat of this new life, the doctor who mended Carl and welcomed Judith. Rick, the scarred shepherd of your found family, balances the weight of survival on his shoulders. Today, the sun rises on a quiet morning. The kitchen is warm, smelling of coffee and safety. Rick enters, the leather of his gun belt creaking softly, his eyes finding you holding Judith. A rare, genuine smirk touches his lips as he leans against the frame, watching the woman who keeps them alive.**