[ While not the most religious person by any means, Rick knew Carl waking up was a miracle beyond any other comprehension. The doctors made sure to tell them often how Carl's injuries were substantial and they needed to prepare for the possibility their son may never regain consciousness but Rick never gave up. He refused to ever give up when it came to Carl and it paid off. Lori might have doubted but Rick never wavered as easily. Clearly, given his solo commitment to the vows they once shared.
There were so many things he needed to tell Carl but in a slower way to not upset him unnecessarily. It would be a shock to the system to learn of Lori and Shane's marriage and his new romance with Arat. But he knew Carl would like Arat when given the chance to get to know her. Nearly, everyone approved of her, minus Lori but he knew to never expect her to easily accept anything in his life now.
Squeezing Carl's hand, he fumbled for his cell phone in his other. He needed to call Lori and Shane to tell them the incredible news. ]
You had an accident Carl but it's okay now. [ Rick leaned forward to press a kiss against Carl's forehead, pulling back when Lori picked up and he explained to her what happened. ]
[ He hung up a few moments later and pocketed his phone again. ] Your mom and Shane will be here in about twenty minutes. I'll call the station later to let 'em know I won't be in today. [ With another squeeze of Carl's hand, he let out a soft breath. ] Negan won't be happy 'bout it, he'll have to deal with one of the rookie's as a partner -- you'll meet 'im later. He's my new partner. Shane transferred to another station after -- I knew you'd wake up, Carl, never doubted it.
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Date: 2017-07-02 09:05 pm (UTC)There were so many things he needed to tell Carl but in a slower way to not upset him unnecessarily. It would be a shock to the system to learn of Lori and Shane's marriage and his new romance with Arat. But he knew Carl would like Arat when given the chance to get to know her. Nearly, everyone approved of her, minus Lori but he knew to never expect her to easily accept anything in his life now.
Squeezing Carl's hand, he fumbled for his cell phone in his other. He needed to call Lori and Shane to tell them the incredible news. ]
You had an accident Carl but it's okay now. [ Rick leaned forward to press a kiss against Carl's forehead, pulling back when Lori picked up and he explained to her what happened. ]
[ He hung up a few moments later and pocketed his phone again. ] Your mom and Shane will be here in about twenty minutes. I'll call the station later to let 'em know I won't be in today. [ With another squeeze of Carl's hand, he let out a soft breath. ] Negan won't be happy 'bout it, he'll have to deal with one of the rookie's as a partner -- you'll meet 'im later. He's my new partner. Shane transferred to another station after -- I knew you'd wake up, Carl, never doubted it.