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Cough
The group sat in the empty cell block for a long time, discussing the plan.
They had to separate anyone who was sick or had been exposed.
They heard coughing out in the hallway.
Karen.
"Karen, are you feeling okay?" Katie asked gently, even though every nerve in her body was on edge.
"Not great, but it's just a cough," Karen answered politely.
"I'm taking her into my cell to rest," Tyreese said.
"That's not a good idea," Carol said quickly.
"This disease. It's what killed Patrick. It's what led to all that bullshit," Daryl added.
Karen told them that David was coughing too.
Glenn went to go get him.
Katie went to clean out cells for Karen and David.
She made sure that they had blankets and a pillow. Even though they were infected and a threat, Katie wanted to make sure they were comfortable.
Rick and Daryl left to lead the walkers away from the prison.
They were going to sacrifice the pigs.
Katie sat with Herschel in the cell block.
"I haven't had the chance to ask you. How's the new leg?" Katie asked.
"I'm still getting used to it, but it's nice to walk around again," Herschel said with a light chuckle, rubbing the prosthetic.
"I'm glad they found it on that run," Katie smiled.
Her smile dropped.
"Herschel, do you think we're going to get sick?" Katie asked seriously.
"I don't know. I want to believe that we are all going to be okay, but the chances are high that at least one of us will get sick," Herschel sighed.
Katie nodded.
"I figured," she said sadly.
"I'm just glad that your girls are over there to take care of Judith and Carl. We can't risk Judith or Carl getting sick. We just can't," Katie said, shaking her head.
Rick and Daryl came back a couple of hours later.
Rick had lost his shirt.
Katie tried not to stare at him. She averted her gaze and stared at the ground.
"They're not that nice of shoes," Carol teasers Katie, whispering in her ear as she walked by.
