The Walking Dead
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There were fireballs, flashbacks and flash-forwards, and finally, the long-awaited semi-return of Rick and Michonne.
(Were all of those introductory flashbacks worth giving away that she wasnt in any real jeopardy of dying?
Anyway, leaving little R.J. parentless and killingbothhis siblings would have been far too cruel.)
Or so it seems when Luke cant survive his walker-bit amputation.
They know that neither amputation nor anything else can save her.
Before the big showdown, Mercer gives the outsiders a chance to flee back to A-town.
And it aint thewalking dead.
Remember that weird moment of kink between her and Lance when he was tied up a few episodes ago?
(Appropriately enough, the record player that sets off the blast is Pams.
With the Commoners saved and Pam jailed, its time for a wine-fueled feast and some serious waterworks.
(Does she see Glenns eyeball, too?
So like forgive me, she says, if some days, I just cant look at you.
Its a heart-wrenching moment for both of them, one that rings true.
Maggie and Carol lead her to a bed where she cuddles with Coco and gets a prayer from Gabe.
As he lifts the baby from her arms, Gabe whispers, Well see you again someday.
But its no surprise the biggest moments belong to Carol and Daryl.
Instead, he shares a few quiet moments with Carol, whos taken over Hornsbys gig.
Instead, Daryl hops on his hog and speeds away.
Their bond is so deep that neither wants to risk ruining it with romance.
This explains the gear Michonne is lovingly admiring.
Consignee Grimes, youve been located and are instructed to surrender, says a booming voice from the chopper.
Remain in place with your hands up.
Its like he told you.
Theres no escape for the living.
Who are these people?
What has Rick been consigned to?
Why does he break into a smile?
Its a new start and the future looks brighter than ever.
Not every loose end needs tying up, for sure.
Only three people who died at the Battle of the Commonwealth were worth a brick on the memorial wall.
TheDeadhas ended, but the ones who live arent going away anytime soon.
