In the present, Daryl blames Carol for several recent tragedies, including the disappearance of Connie. The episode ends on a heartbreaking note as Daryl tells Carol he won't stop her if she wants to leave, and Carol tearfully agrees that their luck has indeed run out. Quick Facts

Eventually, Leah gave Daryl an ultimatum: choose her or his mission to find Rick. When Daryl finally chose to stay with her, he returned to the cabin only to find her gone.

Over several months, their hostile first meeting turned into a romantic bond as they shared their past traumas.

Carol joins Daryl on a hunting trip. Their relationship is noticeably strained, with Carol questioning if their "luck has run out" following the heavy losses of the Whisperer War.

Directed by David Boyd and written by Nicole Mirante-Matthews, this "bonus" episode explores Daryl Dixon’s mysterious years in the woods following Rick Grimes’ disappearance. It focuses on Daryl, Carol, and the introduction of a major new character, Leah. Key Plot Points

Five years prior, while Daryl was obsessively searching the river for Rick’s body, he met (played by Lynn Collins) and a young puppy (later named Dog ).

They find an abandoned cabin where Daryl becomes visibly shaken. Carol finds a hidden note under the floorboards that reads, "I belong with you. Find me," prompting Daryl to reveal its backstory. Flashbacks (The Leah Arc):