It took a three hour walk, but you made it back to the Oasis. You were tired and thirsty throughout the trip, but nothing was going to stop you from making it back.

A guard on the tower noticed you. He called out to the other guards below.

Guard: It's the Chancellor! Open the gates!

The gates started to open, and two guards came out to help you inside. You waved them off.

You: I'm fine. Just take me to the conference center.

The guards nodded, and walked you over to a car. You drove over to the conference center, and entered the building. You turned to the guard.

You: Tell Clementine I'm here. Lee and Louis too.

Guard: They're actually inside the conference room, sir.

You nodded, and walked in. The three of them turned to the door, and were surprised to see you.

Clementine: Oh my god.

Clementine ran over and hugged you. Louis smiles along with his uncle.

Louis: Jesus, man. You look like shit.

You chucked as you left Clementine's embrace.

You: Thanks, buddy.

Lee: You good? What happened??

You: I went to the Hilltop. The treated my wound and I stayed there for a bit.

You lifted up your shirt, showing the bandage covering the arrow wound.

Clementine: Christ...what'd they do?

You: An arrow to the side. I'm fine now, nothing to worry about.

You lower your shirt, and continue speaking.

You: I got caught up in some things on the way here. My car got totaled.

Lee: Glad to see you back in one piece, Y/N.

You nod, then remember Rebecca.

You: Rebecca...the baby? What happened?

Clementine smiles.

Clementine: The baby is fine.

Your eyes light up. Thank god for some good news.

You: Good.

Clementine: You want to go see him?

You smile.

••

You and Clementine were at a small office building that used to be a family readiness center at the base. It now served as a day care center.

There, you saw AJ in a room sleeping in his cradle. You smile as you look down at him.

You: Wow, he's beautiful.

Clementine: My eyes light up every-time I see him.

Clementine slightly frowns.

Clementine: If only Rebecca got to see him.

You place your hand on top of hers, which was resting on the edge of the cradle.

You: You know she is. She'll always be watching him.

Her frown turns into a slight smile once more.

The both of you keep looking at AJ. You choose to bring up what had transpired earlier that day.

You: I went after Negan. I tried to kill him.

Clementine turned to you.

Clementine: What?

You: We fought a few miles from here. He got away.

You sighed.

You: I wanted to get it over with...maybe the war would've been over if I killed him. I don't know.

Clementine points at your wound.

Clementine: Did he give you that?

You: No. We just got a few hits in.

Clementine takes a breath.

Clementine: Trying to go after Negan yourself was risky. If he would've killed you...

You: You don't need to worry. I can handle myself.

Clementine: Still. We need you alive, Y/N. I need you alive.

You nod, and look at AJ again. You need to be there for the community, Clementine, and AJ.

You smirk.

You: You ever thought of having a kid? Maybe a sibling for a AJ?

Clementine chuckles.

Clementine: Really?

You: I mean...not right now. But in the future.

Clementine: Let me get used to being a mom before I decide to have one of my own.

You chuckle.

You: Yeah, I gotta ask Rick for some dad tips.

A/N: Short chapter this time. Next part is gonna be a blast.