'The Walking Dead' Season 5 Spoilers: Recap for Episode 12 'Remember'
On last Sunday's episode of "The Walking Dead," Rick and his team meet the people of Alexandria, which Aaron claims is a safe haven for all of them.
The group enters the gates of the sanctuary, and they agree to check their weapons as they get acquainted with their new environment. The survivors are awed by the resources available at Alexandria, as the place has electricity and running water, among others. Elated, Michonne brushes her teeth for a long time. Maggie sniffs some clean laundry, and Rick takes a shower and shaves off his beard. Everyone still feels a little skeptical, but they are appreciative about the amenities.
A woman named Jessie comes by and offers to give Rick a haircut. Jessie a mom to two boys, and one is Carl's age named Ron. Carl meets Ron, who invites him to play video games with his friend, Enid, a sullen girl who also came from outside. Later, Carl tells Rick what he thinks of the people.
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"They're weak. I don't want us to get weak too."
Rick meets Deanna, the woman in charge of Alexandria. It turns out that Deanna used to be a congresswoman for Ohio's 15th district. She wants Rick's group to stay because they need people who have been "outside". She checks in on all of the survivors and assures them that they will have jobs in the safe zone.
Meanwhile, while everyone tries to adjust to being in Alexandria, Darryl appears unaffected by it all as he's the only one who hasn't used the amenities and is seen nonchalantly skinning and gutting a possum at a porch. Later, he makes fun of Carol for wearing a sweater and a pair of khakis after her shower.
On a perimeter check, Deanna's son Aiden takes Noah, Tara, and Glenn with him. Immediately the three learn that Aiden has a tendency to be bossy and impulsive. Aiden finds a walker and chains him to a tree, and Tara almost gets bitten. Aiden yells at her after Glenn kills the walker.
Back in Aleandria, Glenn berates Aiden and a fight ensues. Aiden asks him mother why she let the survivors in, and Glenn tells him "Because we actually know what we're doing out there." Aiden throws a punch, which Glenn ducks, then Glenn punches Aiden. Deanna reminds everyone that Rick's group is there to stay and she thanks Glenn for punching her son.
Later, Deanna gives Rick and Michonne their jobs—both of them will be constables of Alexandria.
"The Walking Dead" airs on Sundays at 9 p.m. on AMC.
