Heartbroken, rundown, the feeling of hopelessness. The recent death of Beth throws Rick's group for a loop, some spiraling into depression, resulting in tattered relationships. Carol reaches out to Daryl, hoping to break down walls between them. How will they react to suddenly ending up in new territory where the illusion of safety, becomes reality? Caryl love, smut & drama

-Oneshot inspired by the trailer for season 5b. Takes place almost immediately after the hospital.- The group is on the road in search of Noah's hometown. Carol is determined to shake Daryl from his depression and the two share a moment one night in an abandoned home they take refuge in.