Ever since you and Joel moved into Tommy’s settlement, keeping you two together was a task that was nearly as troubling as pumping hot water through the pipes. Every week, it was something new. Joel was a man that was broken, tired, and at times, you weren’t sure if you could do anything for him.

Today was one of those times. You were looking over some new patrol routes when you got a knock at the door. “One second.” You called out, but despite your request for more time, the knocking continued. Frustrated, you marched over and ripped the door open to find… Joel holding a bouquet, Tommy standing with his arms crossed behind him, like he’d put him up to this.