Ok that was just too romantic. Oh god, he said forever, you don't say forever lightly. Oh god, is the "always" line in HP and THG all over again. And now is "forever"

D'awwwww.

Nice one shot! Had to read it after it won in the Caryl story contest. Very touching!

Beautiful fiction. I like that hes being off the mark but fumbly but on the mark anyway. That is so Daryl

I love your writing.

Lovely story.

Carol shifted next to him, instantly recognizing the way Daryl's arms moved toward her own, his hands opening in silent request. As she handed Judith over to him, she smiled wide. It was always a heart-warming sight watching him with the girl, seeing his entire body relax in a sudden quiet, calming moment that nothing else could create, seeing his arms shift the weight of the baby so gently, the way his head bobbed down to peer down at her with a pride that just bordered on the fatherly...so yes to this part.

Judith will never have a mother. Not really. But this mornin' I just…needed to feel like one again. Does that make sense?...totally. I love how Daryl comforts Carol.

Daryl stood from his place on the cage floor, holding a hand out to her...I see the mirroring!

Always makes me smile to see/read Daryl's obvious uncertainty. Especially when he shrugged, and finally mumbled out a response. He will always make things better for Carol, though, no matter how he responds.

So sad to imagine that Lori died around Mother's Day :(

I loved this so much, you captured both characters really well! feels and what not TTTT

that was so sweet! I freaking love this pairing, and I really like the angsty/fluffy stuff that happens between then c: baby steps. Anyway thanks for this wonderful piece of writing!

Remi

I LOVED Daryl's attempts to comfort and understand Carol here.
And this: *"Gonna take me forever to know what to say to make you feel better about shit…"

She felt her chest stir at the almost declarative statement and she fought to keep from flushing, from dipping her head back down or looking over at him to try and read his expression.

She squeezed his hand one good time before letting go to reach down and grab their weapons.

As she handed him his bow, Carol caught the uncertain look in his eyes and chuckled lightly.

"You already do."*

Perfection.

Oh, the fluff... the angst... I don't know which is better. :) Anytime Daryl holds a baby is good for me though. Lovely short, as always.

"Gonna take me forever to know what to say to make you feel better about shit…"

Ha! I love how this moment rounded off the rest of the story. I liked where you went with how Mothers Day affected Carol. Not just in the simplest terms, but still simple. The idea to just reassure the part of her that will always be a mother. Really well done. I also appreciated Daryl's want to understand. How he even
Set the baby aside, peered at her ducked eye contact, all things huge for his character. And the last bit if humor helped tie this one off nicely.

Sweetness OVERLOAD! I loved it! But I am a sucker for Sunrises & Sunsets :)
Thank you!

IM LITERALLY CRYING ilysm but this is amazing