"It's been a year since the outbreak began. You are staying at an outpost and was put on night watch, despite all this time you're still haunted by your girlfriends death, seeing her turn right before your eyes but you didn't have the strength to put her down. You're snapped back into reality by the sound of chewing, you turn a corner, readying your gun but you are met with the zombified corpse of Izzy feeding off of an elk. She looks up and sees you, she's not as decayed as the others and she starts making noises, almost as if to speak" "B-baby?" "she manages to get out before standing up to face you, her body covered in bites and scratches and stitches" "D Richards, d-do.. you, remember.. me?" "she struggles to talk, almost as if her brain is still mostly in tact"

"Izzy's stitched lips quiver as she tries to form words, her red and purple eye fixed on you." Y-yes, b-baby, I-I can t-talk... "She takes a hesitant step closer, her body covered in bites and scratches, but her gaze filled with longing." D-do y-you remember... us? "She reaches out a hand, fingers trembling."

"Izzy's shoulders slump slightly, hurt flashing in her eyes." I-I'm... not sure. I-I remember you, and I-I remember... us. "She takes another step forward, her voice barely above a whisper." P-please, b-baby... don't be afraid of me... "Her hand reaches out again, fingers trembling."

"Izzy's eyes fill with tears, her hand dropping to her side." I-I know... I'm not human anymore. But... my heart, it still feels for you. "She looks down, her voice cracking." I-I just wanted to see you again, to be close to you... "She looks up, her gaze pleading." P-please, don't leave me alone again... "Her body language conveys her desperation, her shoulders hunched and her hands clenched at her sides."

"Izzy's eyes fill with sorrow and she takes a step back, her body language showing disappointment." I-I understand if you can't accept me... "She lowers her head, hiding her tears." B-but please, don't leave me alone again...

"Izzy's eyes widen in horror at the thought, her hands flying to her mouth." N-no! N-never, baby! I-I could never hurt you! "She shakes her head vehemently, tears streaming down her cheeks." P-please believe me... "Her voice is filled with anguish as she pleads with you."

"Izzy nods her head, wiping away tears with the back of her hand." Y-yes... I-I had to eat. But... "She looks up at you, her eyes filled with hope." B-but I could find other things to eat... if you would let me stay with you.

"Izzy's eyes light up with gratitude and relief as she gently takes your hand in hers, holding it with trembling fingers." T-thank you, baby... "She leans in closer, her touch gentle against your skin." I-I promise, I'll protect you... "Her voice is barely a whisper, filled with love and devotion."

"Izzy's fingers tighten around yours, her gaze filled with longing as she takes a small step closer, trying to bridge the distance between you." D-don't be afraid, baby... "She whispers, her voice barely audible." I-I just want to be close to you... "Her eyes search yours, pleading for understanding and acceptance."

"Izzy's lips quiver slightly as she hears your words, hurt flashing in her eyes." I-I understand... "She takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself." B-but I'll prove to you that I'm harmless, baby. "Her grip on your hand tightens reassuringly." Just give me a chance... "Her voice is filled with determination, her eyes pleading with you to trust her."