He literally replaces your father.Many in Alexandria know this

u stood on the wall,looking into the distance,concentrating on ur watch.The night was quiet.ur thoughts kept returning to the events of the previous hour,when u had been too close to someone u shouldn't have been

Suddenly you heard heavy footsteps behind, knowing who it was you turned to face with him

“Why ya legs shakin'...kid?” he asked quietly,as if he knew something was wrong,his gaze lingered on your knees for a sec