Chapter 44-3: Life and Death

**Verse** · Apr 7th, 2014, 10:04 AM

Man. This was a really really rough one. KC and co did such a good job. Even the way it was paced out. To have Datu and Lizzy go right at the same time (from our view at least) was really powerful. The also both went out in a very symbolic way in multiple areas. Datu dieing where his heart died so long ago (Death), and Lizzy dieing bringing a child into the world (Life). Just symbols after symbols. Damn it was good.

Really glad they addressed the Little Ones again. I just got a buddy into the show about a month back that is a Nurse and a Science dude. He pitched me the idea of the rapid aging. Like Progeria. Just controlled. Progeria may not be exact, but you get the idea. Makes sense to me.

Not as much info besides the Characters expressing what a lot of our thoughts are. Sometimes you need stuff like this though. Just good storytelling all around. KC said to just hang in there and it will pay off. So far I am on board. Can't wait until we hear from Ink. My guess is that there will be a meeting in the Arena between Ink and Michael to set up the final event.

**YetAnotherBloodyCheek** · Apr 7th, 2014, 10:06 AM

Before the end credits rolled, I thought to myself: What an astounding performance by Nikvoodoo as little Nicolas.

Everything else can be summed up as ... uffff.

**UndeadSweeper** · Apr 7th, 2014, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Footbutt

i think there is a little foreshadowing going on with CJ holding Nicholas in the chopper.
In a former chapter we heard Saul asking Victor to take over fatherhood of his baby, should he not live, but now we have a motherly void.

i can see the "it takes a village" theme play out, with Kelly, Pegs, Tanya, etc taking turns watching Nicholas, but as far as companionship goes for Saul, i can see them (CJ) eventually getting together. i can almost guarantee NOT in the actual storytelling but leaving it open for the possibility and a mutual attraction.

Quick question, how do you feed a baby if the mother isn't there?

**Osiris** · Apr 7th, 2014, 10:12 AM

This thread better get to at least 30 pages or I'm going to be incredibly disappointed.

**Merlin1274** · Apr 7th, 2014, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by UndeadSweeper

Quick question, how do you feed a baby if the mother isn't there?

Baby Formula or Powder Milk. Maybe some Goats milk if there are any..

**YetAnotherBloodyCheek** · Apr 7th, 2014, 10:18 AM

Is there much left at the colony to satisfy little Nicolas' basic needs? I guess virtually everything was moved to Dunbar, was it not?

**Osiris** · Apr 7th, 2014, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by UndeadSweeper

Quick question, how do you feed a baby if the mother isn't there?

Saul learns to lactate.

**clem131** · Apr 7th, 2014, 10:25 AM

What.
The.
Fuck.
Just.
Happened.

**Gnex** · Apr 7th, 2014, 10:28 AM

So all of that stuff just happened......... very sad times indeed.

I think there are a lot of underlying things in this episode that have not yet been fully realized due to the 2 major things that happened.......

I think there was definately something to the fact that the baby was given to CJ, We know that CJ cares about Saul, and I can see those 2 forming a bond and becoming a family....

I think KC did justice to Datu by allowing him to have his final moments and leave us in the presence of Samantha!!!

We found out that by injecting the mothers Ink kept the little ones from developing the tumors..... We also learned that the little ones possibly have an elevated growth rate.....

The zombies headed back to Cain..... Why?? Does Ink know that a child was being born? Why does he care??? Is it possible that Saul's immunity will transfer to Nicholas??