Rick's P.O.V

"Happy Father's Day!" Shouts and pots banging from around the room made me jump from my sleep, to find Judith jumping up and down on the bed and Carl and Michonne banging pots and pans and screaming  like 7 year olds.

Bless them...

"I'm up! I'm up." I exclaimed, sitting up and rubbing my eyes.

"Daddy Daddy Daddy Daddy!" Judith exclaimed through jumps.

"Judith get down before you hurt yourself."

She continued to jump, not paying me any mind so I yanked her up and pretended to suplex her but instead I softly placed her on the bed.
She bursted out in giggles and Carl ran over and began tickling her.

I sat up and put my feet on the floor when Michonne ran over and plopped down on my lap, and anxiously wrapped her arms around my neck.

"Happy Father's Day Rick!" She placed a soft, long kiss on my lips and stared at me for a second.

"Thank you," I smiled, staring at her like I'd never loved as much as I did in this moment-- when she was all over me just because.

She then kissed me once more on my lips, and then on my nose, and then my cheek, and then my forehead and next thing I knew, she was on top of me planting endless kisses all over me while I laughed uncontrollably.

Carl still tickled Judith, which meant --- every one in the room was laughing...For once.

"Oh dad! I have a surprise." Carl said hopping up.
When he ran out the room, Michonne got up too and straightened herself out.

"Those were great kisses." I smiled

She wiped her lips and panted for air while looking over me like she had just beat me up or something.

"I love you, Rick Grimes."

Hm, she's acting awfully strange this morning. She almost never shows sudden bursts of affection, It's always me, and she's never this happy so early in the morning?

"I love you too, what's wrong?" I asked, sitting up and grabbing Judith.

"N- nothing. Just glad to be married to you." She smiled

OH YEAH. Something's up..

"Okay," I shrugged

Suddenly, Carl trailed back in the room with a small tape in his hand.  He had a smile so wide across his face when he handed it to me..

I read the label across it and ---------

"DOLLY PARTON!?" I jumped up

I pulled my son into a hug and squeezed him tightly, "Thank you!" I  exclaimed

"It's no problem dad, you deserve it for how much you do for us."

He pulled away and pat me on the back as I admired the tape in my hand.
Boy,  I can't wait to hear these sweet tunes.

"Well we'd better get dressed and head over to Abraham and Sasha's." Michonne said quickly

"Why?" I asked, confoundedly.

"Fathers day gathering." She said, walking out the room.

"I don't wanna goooo," I sighed

"You have to." Carl smiled

"Why?"

"You'll see."

And then he left me in the room wondering what the hell that meant.
What is going on today?
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Michonne's P.O.V

"Carol I'm so nervous."

"He'll be excited, don't worry yourself too much." She smiled.

She pulled me into a hug, a warm reassuring hug that spoke volumes.

"He's going to be happy." She whispered

I sure hope he will be, because I'm happy and I  want him to be happy----I just want us to be a happy little family.

"Just go in there and act normal." She smiled, pulling away.

"Alright,  I got this." I boasted

I turned back around and trailed out the kitchen, telling myself I got this, and joined the others in the living room.

Everyone had smiles on their faces, laughing and reminiscing, and all the fond memories they spoke of  made me feel a bit nostalgic. I tried not to think about Andre, but somehow his name was stuck on my brain, and I froze up at times staring into space like a weirdo.

Abraham did too at times,  I could tell he was thinking about the 2 kids he used to have. I really hope he's okay. Losing 2 kids must be heart wrenching.. But at least he's got Giovanni Ford.

"Yeah man, It's tiring but It's all worth it." Glenn smiled while tightening his hand around Maggie's.

"Talk about tiring. I was up with G until 3 A.M last night." Sasha chuckled

"But hey it's all worth it!" Glenn smiled

"Why you always so happy, pipe it down Rhee." Daryl said, propping his feet on the coffee table.

"I'm married to Maggie and --- we have a son.. There's all the reasons to be happy!"

Maggie blushed as Glenn went on and on about how amazing his life is, and I felt so great for her. Maggie and Glenn have been in love since almost the beginning of this, I heard, and they've been through a lot together.
She's lost her brother, her mother, her sister, and her father...honestly, Maggie Rhee deserves better.

"Speaking of marriage," Abraham dug deep into his pocket and pulled out a small box..

Wait

He isn't!!!!

"I know today is father's day and I'm supposed to be showered in gifts, but,  I wanna give you a gift Sasha.."
He got on one knee and everyone gasped in awe..

I looked around, Rick smiled and so did Carl, Daryl kept a straight face, Glenn ran his fingers through his hair repeatedly, Maggie held her hands over her mouth, Carol squealed quietly and I just watched in shock.
I really couldn't believe my eyes.

"A few nights ago, Sasha, you said I had choices. You have them, too. Could be 30 years for us here. That's still too short.."
He said, smiling up at her.

"Is that how you ask someone to marry you?" Sasha laughed

"Sasha Williams will you marry me?"

Sasha nodded uncontrollably and Abraham jumped up, sweeping her off her feet.

We all clapped as he planted kisses on her forehead.

I love these two, they're so in love.. You know, I love everyone who finds love in the apocalypse. I just love people.

"Oh my God, that was so cute." Carol smiled

"You gonna marry Carol next, Daryl?" Maggie teased

" 'Course I am." he grinned.

Wow, first time I've seen him smile today.

Giovanni began to get fussy so Sasha happily pulled from the hug to tend to her daughter, leaving Abraham wiping his tears with his back turned toward us all.

Sasha grabbed Giovanni and sat back down, still smiling very widely.

Abraham turned around and Rick was there, meeting him with a handshake.  They did some complicated handshake and ended it with a hug.

"Woop woop Abe!" Glenn shouted, with his hands cupped over his mouth.

"Yaaaaaatta boy!!!" Rick rowdied.

I shook my head and turned to Carl.

"You ready?" he whispered

"Not really," I smiled shyly.

"Come on you got this!" he assured.

No one could hear our conversation because we spoke so low.

"Carl I'm literally shaking." I held my hand out to him so he could see how badly my hand shook.

"Just get it over with." he smiled

"Attention!" Carl shouted, jumping up.

Everyone stopped clapping and placed their attention on him.

I can't believe he's doing this.

"We have one more gift!" He said

And then It was go time.

I pulled the card I made from under my bottom and nervously handed it to Rick.

"Happy fathers day Dad, if you will please read this out loud!" Carl exclaimed

Rick stared at the card and then at me like I was crazy... "Okay?" he chuckled.

Rick cleared his throat and the room was dead quiet for him to speak.

"Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
You're a great Dad and we really appreciate you.
Thanks for all you do, you really are incredible
Not to mention, absolutely indelible.
You are amazing, breath taking even,
Hell, even handsomely deceiving.
Rick you're the holy one, the God, the czar of this plan,
I guess you could call us the Rick Grimes Clan.
So thank you for making us smile everyday and giving us your time,
...... God dangit I'm all out of words that even rhyme!
Guess what we're trying to say,
In a rather surprising way,
Happy father's day
From your wife and your three kids,
And if you don't get this... God forbid."

Rick looked up from the card and smiled at me, "this is sweet but I-- I don't get it." he said

Oh my God, how come I'm so in love with this man and he can't even solve a riddle!

"Re-read the last part.." Carl said

"Happy father's day from your wife and three kids and if you don't get this, God forbid?"
He scratched the back of his neck in confusion and stared around at all the other confused faces.."I don't have three  kids? Oh wait, Jay.."

"No.. Not Jay." Carl proclaimed

"OH MY GOD!" Maggie exclaimed

"What?" Rick asked, worriedly

"Three kids Rick!! She's pregnant!"

Rick's head slowly turned and his eyes finally met mine in despair....

Everyone was silent, you could hear a pen drop.

"Surprise." I smiled shyly

"Come here." He jumped up.

He ran over to me and placed his big hands on my twine thin waist, pulling my hips to his.

"I'm gonna cry." Carol said, fanning her face and walking out the room.

He placed his forehead against mine and we stood there staring each other in the eyes like this was some sort of romance novel.

"Michonne, Michonne..." he stammered

"You're having my baby?" he smiled, as tears began to run down his face.

"Yes!" I nodded, running my fingers through his curls and down his neck, trying to hold back my own tears.

"I'm so happy.. Michonne, I mean it!" he exclaimed.

And then another pair of arms wrapped around us and I looked down to find Carl clutched on tight.

Abruptly, everyone burst out in clapping and awing and tears even.

Rick pulled away from crying on my forehead and kissed my lips, he then bent down and got on one knee and placed his head against my stomach.

He placed a kissed on my stomach while still looking me in the eyes and smiled.
He looked around at everyone and threw a fist in the air.

"This is the best fathers day ever!!" he shouted.
He held his arm out to Judith and she joined in on the family hug, gripping tight to my leg.

Carl's arms were around my shoulders and Rick had his wrapped around my waist while Judith clung to my leg..
I looked down at my family, how happy they are that I'm having a baby..

This is what I live for.

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Excuse the typos :')