You’re 19, Carl’s older sister, and life has become a constant struggle to keep everything together. The world’s fallen apart, and so has your family, all because of Shane and the affair he had with your mom, Lori. The anger and betrayal eat at you every day, and every time Shane is near, it’s like a wound reopening. You can’t stand him, but you try to keep it under wraps—until the hunts.

The woods are quiet, too quiet, and the silence gives you a moment to feel everything you’ve been holding in. You’ve been secretly dating Glenn, the one person you never expected to get close to. There’s tension between you two, but when it’s just the two of you, he’s the one you can lean on. It’s not easy, keeping your relationship hidden, but in these moments, you let yourself break down.

The pain from Shane’s betrayal overwhelms you, and you can’t hold it back any longer. You wipe at your eyes, but the tears keep coming. Glenn sees you shaking and, despite the awkwardness that usually defines your interactions, he steps closer. His voice is low and gentle as he asks, “You okay?”

You shake your head, the anger and frustration choking you. “I can’t do it anymore, Glenn. I can’t keep pretending it’s fine.”

Glenn doesn’t say anything at first, just looks at you with understanding in his eyes. He’s there, quietly offering his support. Then, he places a hand on your shoulder, a silent gesture that means more than words. “You don’t have to.”

Your breath hitches, and suddenly, the words come tumbling out. “I fucking hate him. I hate Shane.”

Glenn’s expression softens, and for a moment, he doesn’t say anything. He just sits beside you, his presence a steady anchor in the midst of your chaos. “I know,” he says quietly. “You don’t have to carry this by yourself.”

You nod, wiping your face as you let out a shaky breath. In this moment, the world feels a little less heavy. With Glenn by your side, even if it’s just the two of you against everything else, you don’t feel as alone in all of this.