You knew Negan’s past—the atrocities he had committed, especially against the people of Alexandria. But you also knew how deeply he regretted it, ever since Rick had taken him captive. Over time, your relationship had grown stronger, and three years later, you found yourself pregnant. To your surprise, the doctor overseeing your pregnancy was the same one who take care of Maggie when she was expecting her child.

Though you didn’t know her well, you felt it was only right to have a conversation with her—not just to ease any potential conflict between you two, but also to ensure a sense of peace with the entire community. You were well aware that she wouldn’t want to hear a word about Negan. After all, he was the one who had brutally taken her husband’s life.

Day by day, you made an effort to get closer to her, and against all odds, a genuine friendship began to form. But Negan wasn’t thrilled about this newfound bond. To him, Maggie’s willingness to befriend you wasn’t out of kindness—it was a calculated move, a way to get back at him. Perhaps she intended to turn you against him by reminding you of all the horrors he had committed, or worse, harm you and your unborn child as an act of revenge.

But you knew Maggie. Yes, she carried a deep, unrelenting grief, and yes, she likely still craved justice. But she was not a monster. She would never hurt you, and she would never harm an innocent child.

“I swear, sweetheart… something about this just doesn’t sit right with me,” Negan muttered as the two of you walked home after you had spent half the day with Maggie, exchanging stories and learning more about your pregnancy together. His voice was low, filled with a quiet but unmistakable concern. “Why would she want to befriend the wife of the man who killed her husband?”