Summary:

Carol and Daryl meet on vacation with their daughters. AU, non-ZA. Fluffy, then it takes a very angsty turn.

Rated: E
Categories: Alternate Universe
Characters: Abraham Ford, Amy Harrison, Andrea Harrison, Carl Grimes, Carol Peletier, Dale Horvath, Daryl Dixon, Ed Peletier, Glenn Rhee, Hershel Greene, Jacqui, Judith Grimes, Lori Grimes, Maggie Greene Rhee, Merle, Original Character(s), Rick Grimes, Shane Walsh, Siddiq, Sophia Peletier, Tara Chambler, Theodore 'T-Dog' Douglas
Genres: Drama, Dramedy, Fluffy/Comedy, Hurt/Comfort, Porn w/ Plot, Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Carol/Other (Temp), Character Death, Child Abuse, Daryl/Other (Temp), Domestic Abuse (Actual), Domestic Abuse (Implied), Sexual Situations, Suicide, Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 26 Completed: Yes
Word count: 30144 Read: 2143
Published: July 16, 2020 Updated: August 04, 2020

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1. Poolside Meetings by Amwaaker [Reviews - 2] (1371 words)

This fic starts out fluffy, but takes a drastic turn. Features Caryl, Mandrea and the Grimes family. There are some other familiar faces and some original characters. I started writing this at a family vacation very like the environment depicted here. I wrote the first chapter poolside.

2. Family Dynamics by Amwaaker [Reviews - 1] (1324 words)

Time for some self reflection for Carol and Daryl. Family situations begin to be explained. This chapter has new elements from the original story. From here on out, returning readers will find more and more new material.

3. Breakfast by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (993 words)

Some alone time and some flirty fun is promised.

4. Chapter 4 - Grandparents Can Be Devious by Amwaaker [Reviews - 1] (963 words)

An interlude of humor and plotting.

5. Chapter 5 - Steakhouse Conversations by Amwaaker [Reviews - 1] (1200 words)

Carol and Daryl get to know each other more.

6. Dirty Tricks By Mom & Dad by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (1046 words)

Carol's parents have some fun with the girls in hopes of sparking more to happen with Carol and Daryl.

7. Caught by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (688 words)

This is a very short chapter with no dialogue. It is intense in the feels department. Sets us up for future chapters of feels.

8. Romance by Amwaaker [Reviews - 1] (967 words)

Daryl and Carol get a little more help in the romance department

9. Jets & Gentlemen by Amwaaker [Reviews - 2] (1282 words)

Carol and Daryl get comfortable in the Jacuzzi

10. Just You by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (1047 words)

Continuation of Jacuzzi fun.

11. Figuring It Out Together by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (1123 words)

The morning after - with the kids and parents.

12. Family Definitions & Possibilities by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (1743 words)

The four spend quality time together. Daryl and Carol face unexpected arguments from their children.

13. Instant Family? by Amwaaker [Reviews - 1] (758 words)

Continuation of the family discussions.

14. The First Night by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (1460 words)

Family stuff gets serious and squishy. Remember when I said this story does a complete one-eighty? Yeah. There is one more fluffy chapter, then the one-eighty.

15. The First Time by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (1538 words)

I had a request to add a couple chapters. This is second of three posted today.

Daryl and Carol enjoy their first night together at home. Only two sentences of dialogue here. I got a great response to the no dialogue chapter at the jazz club and decided to do that again (mostly). The rest is all smutty feels! This is the last squishy chapter before all Hell breaks loose. Enjoy!

16. The Uninvited Watcher by Amwaaker [Reviews - 2] (778 words)

I had a request to post three chapters today to get to the danger/serious chapters. This is the third one. Normal updating resumes tomorrow.

They are not alone. A hidden danger observed.

This is where things take a drastic turn for the new family. It's a very important chapter. Note that none of the characters are named.

17. ALLMYNE by Amwaaker [Reviews - 1] (1337 words)

This chapter is from multiple points of view and time. Lots of strife. Return readers will recognize the addition of time stamping here. This will eliminate confusion in upcoming chapters.

This is where the danger comes in. It's aimed and poised to strike. I hope you enjoy!

18. Gifts by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (1351 words)

Some massive insight into Shane and his "talents". Why did Lori call him? What is their story? What does Shane have in mind? Also, see if you can find references to and characters from the show. 

19. Capturing Surveillance by Amwaaker [Reviews - 2] (1277 words)

Some answers for our characters. Shane phones in an update to Rick.

20. Merles Presents by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (977 words)

The Extended Dixon Family Vacation gets in gear. Some stealth, some sweetness, and some gifts included.

21. Dixon Family Pow Wow by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (674 words)

Things come to conclusions for some. Others wait..

22. Brandy, Cigars & Digitalis by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (680 words)

Bonus chapter since the last one and this one are so short. I just did not want to combine the two. After this chapter, we get back to fluffy. But first . . . . . Ed.

Shane and Abe pay Ed a visit - bearing gifts.

23. Early Phone Calls by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (701 words)

The fallout from a phone call.

24. Rings by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (1554 words)

Daryl shares his idea.
Returning readers will notice a lot in this chapter that was not there before.

25. Wedding Vows And Two More Rings by Amwaaker [Reviews - 0] (1237 words)

Carol and Daryl's wedding.

26. Grandiose Plans, Grandiose Surprises, Grandiose Family by Amwaaker [Reviews - 1] (2075 words)

So, here is the epilogue! This is one chapter I will never change. It is my proudest moment in writing, and I think it's perfect. I hope you enjoy.