That's why he likes Daryl. For all his harsh exterior, his sullen silences, Daryl is inextricably a good, caring person. Whenever he does something, it's for the good of the many. He's more understanding than mot of the self-satisfied stuffed shirts he knew in Washington. Aaron's proud to know him.

"I'm glad you'll be here to help us do it," he says. "I can't think of many people I'd rather have backing me up."