Walking Dead Recap: Better Angels

With only two episodes remaining in the second season of AMC’s The Walking Dead, it seems increasingly likely that we’ll see some major story movement. With a prisoner in custody and one of their own to bury following the events of last week’s episode, the fans and characters alike are eager to get moving–and likely only one of those groups is dreading the months of quiet to come…As always, remember that these recaps are intended for viewers who have already seen the episode, or for whom spoilers are a non-issue. SPOILERS ON.As Hershel’s truck tears down a dusty road, with Shane behind the wheel accompanied by Andrea, T-Dogg and Daryl, the audio brings us to Dale’s funeral. The quartet are checking the fence line, intercut with images of Rick’s eulogy for their fallen member (yes, they’re in attendance). Rick says that Dale called the group broken, “but that the best way to honor him is to unbreak it.” He suggests taking charge of their lives and proving to him that the group can still succeed. As he says this, the four from the truck are seen taking out a group of walkers in swift and brutal fashion.At the campsite, Hershel has invited the survivors into the house to stay with him. He tells Rick that fourteen people in his large farmhouse will not be a problem, and that it is in fact safer than having them outside, along with fifty head of cattle, attracting the attention of walkers. Rick quickly sets up some basic security measures, telling members of the group to park vehicles at the exits, move their gear inside or stand guard. Hershel tells them that he’s going to equip the basement with enough food and water to sustain them for a few days in the event of a siege. Rick puts Shane in charge of setting up guard shifts and decides to take Daryl with him to cut Randall loose away from the farm.