Summary:
High school sweethearts Daryl Dixon and Carol Greene are reunited after a long separation. Will love bloom again after 16 long years apart and an unspoken secret finally revealed?
Rated: E
Categories: Alternate UniverseCharacters: Andrea Harrison,
Carol Peletier,
Daryl Dixon,
Ed Peletier,
Hershel Greene,
Lori Grimes,
Merle,
Rick Grimes,
Shane Walsh,
Theodore 'T-Dog' Douglas,
Tara Chambler
Genres: Angst,
Baby Fic,
Drama,
Hurt/Comfort,
Porn w/ Plot,
POV,
RomanceWarnings: Adult Language,
Carol/Other (Temp),
Daryl/Other (Temp),
Domestic Abuse (Implied),
Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 17
Completed: Yes
Word count: 31402
Read: 6867
Published: December 27, 2017
Updated: February 07, 2018
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Story Notes:
Disclaimer: I do NOT own TWD characters; I just love writing about them. This work is NOT for profit; no copyright infringement is intended.
Alternate universe with NO ZOMBIES! I initially posted this on AO3... its a work in progress. Plenty of background info that is important to the story. Please note: the story talks about Carol & Daryl in other relationships before they end up back together. Enjoy and PLEASE REVIEW!
1. The Call by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 2] (1798 words)
Sometimes a telephone call can change everything...
2. Reflections by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 1] (6128 words)
Daryl reflects on the past...
3. Brother's Intuition by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 1] (1609 words)
Merle's just being Merle...
4. Friendly Advice by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 0] (1908 words)
T-Dog offers support...
5. Down Memory Lane by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 0] (1133 words)
Daryl reminisces... and it leaves him feeling hot and bothered.
6. A Helping Hand by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 0] (1932 words)
Carol gets a little help from an old friend...
7. Saturday by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 2] (1289 words)
Merle plants a seed of doubt... Carol shops... Daryl disappoints...
8. A Minor Misunderstanding by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 1] (1637 words)
Daryl clears up a miscommunication...
9. Anticipation I by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 0] (502 words)
Daryl arrives at Dale's; sees Carol from afar...
10. Anticipation II by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 0] (675 words)
Daryl still takes her breath away...
11. Storm Warning by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 3] (2954 words)
Something's brewing...
12. Home Again by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 2] (1510 words)
Daryl & Carol head to the ranch...
13. Truths Revealed by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 2] (2914 words)
Carol continues her tale...
(Please note, this chapter may contain triggers for some readers. Nothing graphic however but I thought Id mention it.)
14. Flames Ignite by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 1] (2006 words)
Old feelings resurface as Carol and Daryl rediscover what they'd lost...
15. Sunday Morning by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 1] (1149 words)
The sun shines again...
16. Happiness Prevails by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 2] (2061 words)
A happy ending for a most deserving couple... and just desserts for Ed!
17. Epilogue: The Dixons by Brownfoxx [Reviews - 3] (197 words)
A brief follow up...