There's always more. From where Alexandra stood it was a positive reminder. It was a reminder that they were still alive. The only time there wasn't more was when you were dead. Still, Negan's words were simultaneously a chilling reminder that the word more could mean for better or for worse. The world had begun the opening stages of rebuilding and they were getting by more comfortably but feuds for territory were still present. For all she knew Rick's people may have turned down the peace offering and a lingering animosity could eventually blow up.

"I can tell when you're thinking too much." Negan turned to her as they sat side by side on the front porch enjoying the warm air that lingered late in the afternoon. Joseph sat playing with a yellow toy monster truck in front of them, aimlessly driving it around.

Alexandra gave a barely there smile and placed her hand on top of his on the arm rest. "You know me too well."

"No such fuckin' thing." He let out a breath through his nose and raised his eyebrows. "You know... you're going to worry yourself to death if you're not careful."

"I've tried everything," she told him. "I've taken walks around the town, tried to keep myself busy down at the med building..." Alexandra managed a chuckle, "I tried yoga with Kismet."

"That's not everything," Negan squeezed her hand gently.

"What am I missing?" Alexandra stared at him, slightly desperate for answers.

"Me." He cleared his throat and looked her in the eye. "I don't think I'm a bad fuckin' listener... and if I'm any good at reading you I'd say your worries revolve around the kids... and me... and what Rick's group may or may not be thinking."

She grinned and then let out a sigh. "Right so far."

"And all of those things we're in together," Negan went on, "So if you want to talk, cry or fuckin' scream you can come to me doll. I'll keep my big fuckin' mouth shut for once and let you have the floor."

Alexandra nodded. "Thank you." She reached a hand up and brushed through his salt and pepper hair before giving him a kiss on the lips.

"I love ya honey."

"I love you too Negan."

The light smacking of Lucy's footsteps over the concrete sidewalk that led to the house made both of them turned as she shouted, "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy!"

Negan extended his arms and she ran into his hands as he scooped her up and held her high over his head. "What's up kiddo?" He glanced toward the street where Sarah gave a wave and wandered down toward the farm.

"Can we do the bike?" Lucy asked with a laugh.

He swung her down so her feet grazed the ground and then lifted her high above his head again. "What I didn't hear you?"

"Can we do the-"

Negan swung her again, making her laugh a little harder.

"Careful," Alexandra added from the side with a smile.

"The bike," Lucy huffed out as he continued to tease her, swinging her up and down before finally setting her on the ground.

"Alright," Negan agreed, "Let's go."

"Shoulders," Lucy demanded with a big smile that her father couldn't deny. He stood up and hoisted her up onto his shoulders before carefully taking the steps down into the yard.

Alexandra felt a pain in her chest watching Negan limp away. She was sure even such a small body like Lucy put significant strain on his body but he never showed it.

He quickly helped her onto the bicycle and a few minutes later they were halfway down the street.

From the other side Shelby walked, giving a wave that Alexandra returned. She anticipated her walking past the house but she paced the walkway and gave a smile when Alexandra offered her the seat where Negan had been.

"How are you Shelby?" She gave her a hug and assumed something was on her mind.

"I just came to talk."

"Well I'm available all night." Alexandra grinned.

Shelby looked at Jospeh as he used the pillar in the railing to stand up. She smiled when he rattled off the word, "Ma ma," several times in a row and Alexandra scooped him up.

"Your pregnancies..." Shelby began. "They went well?"

Alexandra nodded, pressing her eyebrows together at first as she thought and then her eyes lit up. Before she could think of a way to ask without seeming too forward, Shelby went on.

"Me and Casey have been winging it... trying not to think of all the potential bads but..." she let out a tiny laugh, "But I'm... I think I might be pregnant."

Alexandra smiled wide and let out a chuckle. "Oh my gosh, that's great!" She leaned over and gave her a hug, prompting Joseph to whine as he was partially stuck between them.

"Oh sorry JoJo," Shelby said. She took in a deep breath and looked back to Alexandra.

"Have you told Casey?"

She nodded. "Yeah. God, none of this would have been possible when we were moving from place to place out on the road. You all must've thought we were creeps lurking around the Manor before we all finally met but that was the best thing that ever happened to us."

"We're rebuilding." Alexandra smiled. "I'm so happy for you Shelby."

"If we have a boy I want to name him Richie... I hope we have a boy." Her eyes made their way to Joseph again.

"We'll make sure to take good care of you," she vowed. "Nancy's going to be thrilled. She was such a positive person to be around when I was pregnant."

"How bad is it? The birth process..."

"Well..." Alexandra chuckled. "It's not pleasant... but I can assure you it's worth it."

Shelby smiled. "That's all I really need to know I guess then."

"I'm so happy for you guys Shelby. Do you want to come in and have some apple pie? Sarah and I made two earlier today around noon. We can talk."

"I would love that," Shelby told her with a nod. She reached out for Joseph. "Can I hold him?"

"Of course." Alexandra handed Joseph over, who whipped his head around when he couldn't see his mother. "I'm right here baby." She ran a hand over his head and then led the way inside.

"Thanks Alex," Shelby said.

"Any time."