EdwardCullenfan2009- C'mon now, I couldn't do that to my second favorite (he's only second because he's not alive on the show. Daryl became my fav) character? I couldn't do that to Vanessa either! Lol.

Castiel Angel Heart- Yay I'm forgiven! Sorry, I had to do something to scare y'all a bit.

ShutxThexFrontxDoor- Well, at least you didn't have to throw a fit for very long :) lol. You're welcome for making it all better, with keeping him alive :D!

ToriD (Guest)- You're welcome. I always reply, and I'm the same way, I mostly only get to write and post. I don't get to read much.

AN: Y'all didn't really think I'd kill off Shane? I mean, c'mon! I'm not that crule! I've gotten too attached to Vanessa to do that! And, this is the final chapter, but never fear! I came up with a really good idea for a sequel! I'm not going to wait for season 4 to start...I was mowing the gas (my summer job since nobody hires 15 year olds :() and I even got a title all ready. It will be called 'Always'. I should post the next chapter this week. Tomorrow is my last day of school (and I only have to go 90 minutes for an exam) so expect quick updates. Oh, and well, I kinda forgot about "The Sorrowful Life" episode...so it happened sometime at night instead (when Merle died) I just want to make this the finally so I can start the next story, I'm truthfully not even in the writing mood at the moment, but today is the only time I can update...so I just wanna get this up so I can start the new one.

Vanessa batted her eyelashes, taking in the feel of the late morning sun. Her head was against a warm, solid surface...not just any warm solid surface, but the one that was her lover's chest. The gentle lull of his heartbeat brought her such peace.

The group had decided the two deserved their rest, especially after the last few hours they'd been through. First, they'd been separated, then Vanessa in her possibly delicate state, ran off after him, she found him with scratches on his face, after all of that, neither of them slept, and the woman ran around like a chicken with her head cut off...and she found her answer. So, yes, they could sleep and just be happy next to each other.

"You're a genius, you know that?" Shane asked, sleep still evident in his already gruff voice. He hadn't been awake long, and after the last twenty four hours, he felt like he needed to enjoy something as simple as holding his wife against his chest, watching her back raise and fall with each breath she took in.

"Hmm," she was still too tired to actually speak. "Even if I wouldn't have found that out," her voice was raspy, for over use and crying. She cleared her throat before continuing. "you still wouldn't have died...you would've been immune either way..."

"You still did what nobody else could," her ran his hand through her dark hair. "And you did that faster than the could've too."

"Only 'cause I was scared of losing you."

"Hey," they heard a voice from outside their curtained cell. Vanessa got up and walked over, lifting the sheet up enough to see Glenn. "You need to get your stuff together, Rick wants us to go."

"Go?"

"He'll explain, just do it."

"Do we have to split up?" Vanessa asked.

"Ness, it's the best way to keep you and Raynie safe. I'll be fine, okay? A walker can't take me out, I won't let some stupid Governor." She sighed. "C'mon, smile for me babe." she gave him a weak smile. "That ain't no smile." he poked her side, making her giggle, on account of her being ticklish. "There we go," he kissed her smiling lips. "I love you."

"I love you too. Be careful."

"Always am, Darlin'. Why don't ya go check on Carl?"

"Okay," she walked into the cell that Carl and Rick shared to find him holding up a picture frame. "Whatcha got there?" she took a seat on the bed next to him.

"Picture," he said coolly. Vanessa examined the picture carefully. It was of Carl, Rick, and Lori from better times. She almost cried upon seeing her sister's smiling face. "I got you this one," he pulled out a second one. It was herself, Shane, and Carl. Both pictures took place at the King County Cafe.

"Thank you," she sniffled and wrapped an arm around him. She could tell he wasn't as he used to be. But, Carl felt as if Vanessa was the only person older than him that he could trust. "C'mon, kid. We better get out there...I'm sure they're waiting on us."

"Okay," he sighed.

They walked out into the court yard and when Rick tried to talk to Carl, he ignored him, and Rick gave a really hurt look. Vanessa looked back at him sympathetically. They climbed into the green car, Beth had taken the front seat, holding Judith, Vanessa, being as though she was the only that could really drive took the driver seat, Hershel and Carl took the two remaining seats in the back.

They drove to a place not too far off from the prison, they could see everything that was happening, well everyone but Vanessa, she was busy with her baby who'd started fussing.

"Hey, shh..." she said softly. A gun shot in very close range brought her away from her child. She looked up to see Carl holding a gun out. Must've been a stray walker, she thought.

"C'mon, we can head back now," Beth said, a rather worried look on her face as she reentered the car.

"What happened?"

"Carl just shot someone...a boy..."

"What?" Beth went on to explain how a stray of the Governor's men had made his way to their set up and Carl had shot him even through he was putting down his weapon. "Not Carl," Vanessa knew her nephew.

By the time they made it back, it was already decided that Shane, Rick, Daryl, and Michonne would go to Woodbury and finish it while everyone else stayed behind. Shane gave his wife a quick kiss on the head before heading into the vehicle with Rick and Michonne. Everyone else got their stuff and settled back into the prison. Vanessa was worried as she spent the whole night waiting for Shane to return. But, she knew she would. After she learned that he was immune, she found herself less worried now when he wasn't by her side.

At dawn, the noise of a rumbling vehicle brought everyone out into the court yard. A huge school bus pulled up and about thirty people came out of it. Vanessa felt strong arms wrap around her waist.

"Well, Darlin', looks like we're gonna have some new guests," Shane kissed her cheek lovingly as they watched the people make their way into the prison.

Everything was going to be okay for once. They were safe and everything was going to be fine. Or was it?

AN: I'm gonna be honest, this chapter was bad! Really bad! It completely lacked detail and I just...UGH! I may do a rewrite if I get time, as I said at the top I just wanted to get this done so that I could start 'Always' It'll be out soon. Sorry for the bad chapter...