[ sighs . ] . . . It's nothing to important , jus' a force of habit —a nurse thing . We take notes , compile data , and make a file to see what works best for our patients . . . [💧]

have you considered working a potentially more mentally and physically taxing job ? . . . It's not , highly advised , but it worked for me [ 🤷 ]

shane's really going off tonight [ 💀 ]

. . . did you 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 have to come at Lori like that ?

no , I get , but . . . I jus' don't think it's right —actin' like this . . . Not when a child is involved , Shane . Even if Lori kinda sucks .

. . . I think you should walk back out , man [ 💀 ]

. . . jus' try not to get into anymore fights —Tonight or tomorrow , even if they're jus' the verbal kind . You need Judith to see you for who you really are , not the fuckhead they wanna paint ya' as . Let her choose if she wants ya to be there or not .

I think I retract my support for Lori [ 💀 ]

your folks are fighting and it's . . . pretty bad , bro .

I know Carl , he ain't gonna hate ya' , might be a bit mad , though . . . Judith on the other hand . . . Might take a bit more convincing . . . . yeah ? But , I thought you weren't . . . anymore . . ?

takes all the cuddles !! he's so emotionally exhausted .

his own follow suit , pulling him closer [ if such was even possible ] Resting his head against firm chest .

. . . Judith , more specifically Shane's right to be part of her life . . . Might wanna talk to your mom at some point , she seemed pretty upset .

he hums at the thought , soft lips leaving kisses along his jaw . He's only ever wanted to be with him , even knowing it's unrealistic . . . he inhales deeply , perhaps memorizing this moment . Maybe dreading an early departure .

I know you can do it , man . Not gonna be easy with everyone yapping , but , you've always got my support . . . . / only/ a little , —never again , ok ? . . . Anything in specific ? You know I've got everything .

. . . I mean . . . I could , try and talk to her if ya' want . . ? Though , I'm betting I'll have even less luck .

. . . jus' , I dunno , give Shane a chance ? He's not perfect , I know , but it's not fair Rick and Lori think they can bar him out like that . . . He jus' wants to see his kid , he's not askin' to steal her away or anything .

slight roll of eyes , &͇&͇ a nudge to his side . It's good seeing him too .

... something like that , &͇&͇ he's come bearing gifts .

... daryl ..?