Summary:

Carol is a Physical Therapist, and Daryl is a veteran in need of healing. Life had been torturious for both of them, leaving them heartbroken, worn down, and insecure of their self worth. 

Can they find their self worth, and happiness, in each other?

Rated: M
Categories: Alternate Universe
Characters: Carol Peletier, Dale Horvath, Daryl Dixon, Michonne Hawthorne, Negan, Phillip Blake, Rick Grimes, Sophia Peletier, Tara Chambler
Genres: Angst, Drama, Fluffy/Comedy, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 35 Completed: Yes
Word count: 129742 Read: 29522
Published: September 05, 2017 Updated: February 28, 2018

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1. Chapter 1 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 11] (3544 words)

Introduction for our characters as well as a few cameos.

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2. Chapter 2 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (3387 words)

More background for our two characters. Thank you for commenting! 

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3. Chapter 3 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (3146 words)

Alright guys, first meeting :D

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4. Chapter 4 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3168 words)

A little more background for our power duo, and an introduction to a possible antagonist. 

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5. Chapter 5 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (4135 words)

Hi guys. There are a few small flashbacks, and they will be in italics. Here's the second appointment for our favorite duo.

Chapter Warnings: Mention past trauma and violence (non-graphic)

6. Chapter 6 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (3786 words)

This takes place a few weeks after their second appointment. Daryl and Carol try to deal with their unresolved feelings for each other in their own way. 

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7. Chapter 7 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 8] (3443 words)

Okay so I wasn't planning on getting this done till monday but I realized very quickly that that would be mean of me to extend the angst through the weekend, so I was able to punch this out for y'all 

We finally learn the extent of what happened with Sophia as well as more of Carol's background. AND FEEEELLS!

I sincerely appreciate the comments, hope you enjoy!

8. Chapter 8 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (3208 words)

Alrighty. Sort of filler, but we get to meet new people at this gym for veterans. Also, the plot thickens...

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9. Chapter 9 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (3782 words)

Updated two days in a row y'all. I'm on a roll! 

So this is the entire first date, filled with some angst and a lot of fluffy.

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10. Chapter 10 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (3785 words)

This is set just a little ways into the future. Sophia has a rough time but Carol and Daryl are there to save the day for her.

I know this is slower than some stories but I love taking the time to describe certain steps into their growing relationship. I'm a hopeless romantic that way XD. 

Fluffy with a little bit of angst. Enjoy loves!

11. Chapter 11 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (4239 words)

So you know how when you sometimes write chapters that you switch parts of the chapter from the middle to the beginning... then back to the middle again... yeah that was me on this one XD

This one is a bit longer to make up for me skipping a day again, and a little bit on the angsty side, but very sweet as well. Enjoy loves!

Chapter Warnings: Mentions of non-consent/rape and abuse 

12. Chapter 12 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (4125 words)

Just a little halloween special as tribute for the upcoming holidays. A little more backstory from Carol's side. Nothing but fluff, and FINALLY... a little smexyness!

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13. Chapter 13 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (4474 words)

Got some confrontations happening in this chapter. Just a bit of fluff and angst, but not bad.

Thanks again for commenting on my story, y'all are the reason I keep going with this. You guys are awesome!

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14. Chapter 14 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (2994 words)

Just some nice fluff and introducing characters to one another. I love your comments, thank you so much for being so interested.

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15. Chapter 15 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (4690 words)

My god, I was going to punch this chapter out of it killed me XD. Btw, I thought that new Caryl hug in the promo was adorable, and it gave me a ton of Caryl feels... even if the dialogue needed work. 

Anyways, Day 1 of our favorite couple's weekend getaway. This trip will be spaced out in a few chapters b/c I feel we deserve to see one-on-one time with them. 

Get ready for some slight angst, fluff, and little smuttyness :D. Enjoy loves!

16. Chapter 16 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3496 words)

Hey guys! Sorry, life got in the way so this might be the only chapter this week. I'm going to WSC Atlanta as well, hopefully I'll have enough time for another chapter next week but we'll see.

So this is officially day 1 of their romantic getaway. Enjoy loves!

17. Chapter 17 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (4771 words)

Hey, I surprised myself and wrote a new chapter for this week XD. WSC Atlanta was amazing. I met both Norman and Melissa and they're both amazing ppl.

But anyways, this is basically just a whole lotta smut, b/c they deserve it! 

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18. Chapter 18 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (3438 words)

Hi guys. Thank you so much for sticking around to read this story, I know I've been slacking a bit. I'll try harder to get these chapters out.

I was going to have one more chapter of their vacation but it wound up being extremely long, so I cut it to two more. Nothing but fluff and smut

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19. Chapter 19 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3582 words)

Okay guys, chapter warning for this one. It'll be a very brief flashback in italics, like what Daryl had before, but it's slightly intense, so trigger warning. 

Otherwise, everything else is just fluff, slight smut, and all around sweetness and comfort.

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Chapter Warning: Past non-consent/rape, violence

20. Chapter 20 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (3296 words)

Hi guys. This chapter has been kicking my bootie all over the place. I tried to help my writer's block by writing a new separate story... and now I just want to write that instead of this story XD.

Anyways, hope you like it. It's another filler, but things will definitely pick up in the next few chapters.

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21. Chapter 21 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (4277 words)

So things are going to be picking up for our favorite couple the next few chapters. This is basically a fluffy and smutty preparation for what's to come.

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22. Chapter 22 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 6] (4164 words)

Alright guys, this is a mixed bag full of emotions. There's fluff, drama, and a fair dose of violence. I hope you guys enjoy!

Chapter Warning: Violence

23. Chapter 23 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (4486 words)

The aftermath of Negan's wrath. I punched this out as fast as possible for you guys. I apologize if there's any grammatical errors, I sort of edited it.

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24. Chapter 24 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3301 words)

I am so freaking sorry that it took this long to get a chapter out. My computer updated and I wound up losing my draft for the chapter... so after I had a meltdown, I wrote this up again XD.

I'm a little iffy on this chapter b/c I changed it so many times. I really hope you like it. 

Italics are used for the nightmares.

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25. Chapter 25 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3633 words)

Got some feels coming for ya. Don't worry, all happy in the end!

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26. Chapter 26 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (4009 words)

Alright kiddos. This is a little bit of a filler, but it fills up a few little plot holes if you look close enough.

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27. Chapter 27 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 5] (3486 words)

Alright guys, this one's a little tough b/c we're going to be dealing with more of Daryl's story overseas, as well as another secret from Carol's past. 

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Chapter warning: Past violence

28. Chapter 28 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (2888 words)

Alright guys, so the next few chapters are going to be a bit angsty. But remember, I always write a happy ending no matter what. We'll get through it together!

Chapter warning: violence

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29. Chapter 29 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 2] (3449 words)

Alright, so angsty/feely chapter here with a slight twist from last chapter. I'll explain at the end notes.

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Chapter warning: Violence

30. Chapter 30 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 1] (2974 words)

Alright y'all. Just a heads up, I'll be starting a new job wednesday so my time will be more limited to write this, but I'll do my best to update at least once a week.

This one's a little on the rough side with angst and violence, but I promise this'll be the final ending of Daryl and Carol's torture. 

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Chapter warning: Violence

31. Chapter 31 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 1] (3661 words)

The aftermath of the crazy. Only three or four chapters left to this story, unfortunately, which makes me sad. But thank you guys so much for commenting and reading my story 

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Chapter warning: past violence

32. Chapter 32 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 1] (4130 words)

Hi guys. I'm really sorry it's been a while since I've updated. Even though I love the new job, it's definitely a lot to take on and I hardly have time to write this.

Anyways, a bunch of fluff and some smut in this chapter :D

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33. Chapter 33 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 4] (3494 words)

Hi guys! Got some cute feels and a big surprise guest for Daryl in this one. 

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34. Chapter 34 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 3] (2824 words)

Hey guys! Sorry it took so long with an update. Unfortunately there will only be one more chapter after this. But thank you to everyone who has stuck by with the story. Your comments mean the world to me!

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35. Chapter 35 by LeeLeeWoflpack [Reviews - 7] (4477 words)

Final chapter guys. Thank you so so much for sticking through this story. You all kept it going for me.  . I hope this ending is satisfying for you all.