Its not the end of the world anymore.
Its the start of a whole new one.
But its a peace, nonetheless, built on the leftover rubble from conflict.
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The idea of Negan, just as his physical form, is still alive.
The once imposing figure remains inside a dark jail cell, shoved deep down away from everyday life.
So Rick keeps Negan locked away, the same as the people themselves lock away their grudges.
Trade brings resources, resources maintain peace, peace keeps the people together.
That also makes Tammy frustrated because she cant see her husband.
At the bridge site, more problems arise when Henry passes out water to all the workers.
Justin wants more than hes allowed so he pushes the boy aside.
Its as Carol says, maybe some people just arent ready to live with one another.
Rick reiterates its not about forgetting, its about moving forward.
Its thehowthats tripping up some people.
Anne is not one of those people.
She feels close to the community when shes painting portraits based on the memories of the living.
Shes also trying to do more than just talk with Gabriel, but something is holding him back.
Maggie, meanwhile, is trying to figure out how to lead.
Georgie, the mysterious woman who appeared last season, also has a presence.
Comic fans believed that her arrival last season teased the Commonwealth community this year.
The Commonwealth, a more technologically advanced society based on apocalyptic standards, is located in Ohio.
Georgie has been sending Maggie letters, hoping to bring her into her community.
One letter Jesus picks up seems to mention a port city Georgie found.
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Alden doesnt waste time informing Rick that hes sounding an awful lot like Negan.
Daryl and Aaron are gathering lumber when the herd arrives.
The group gets him out from underneath, but his arm…
I believe the technical phrase is fed up.
He finds Carol chewing out Justin in her tent, prompting another skirmish of fisticuffs.
Rick finally takes action later that night and expels Justin from the community.
Will this be too little too late as far as Daryl is concerned?
Also, did Rick make the right decision?
What will be the consequences, if any?
And things are beginning to unravel.
It pauses to just watch for a moment before slipping away in the night, unseen by anyone else.
He goes to investigate and sees someone off camera that he recognizes.
