Warning: Both comic book and television series spoilers ahead

The previews for this week’s episode project a very grim view of our survivors. They have lost 2 of their own in a matter of days, they have no place to call home, they have no vehicle, and now, they are out of food and water. Food isn’t too big of a deal, but water definitely is. You can survive weeks without food, but going without water for only a couple of days can kill you. So, yeah, I’m a little worried.

But I also noticed that they are only about 60 miles from Washington D.C. (and also from Alexandria, VA), and that got me thinking. Could they be close enough to Alexandria to encounter comic-book Aaron this week? For those who are not familiar with the Walking Dead comics, Aaron is one of 2 recruiters from the Alexandria Safe Zone. If you want to join the Alexandria community, you can’t just walk up to the door and ask. Instead, Alexandria finds YOU. 

Aaron would scout the surrounding area for other survivors who he thought would “fit in” and be able to contribute to Alexandria. He would observe them from afar for a few days, and if he came to a favorable decision, he would then show himself and invite the survivors to come to Alexandria.

Lastly, and perhaps the biggest hint of them all, is the fact that IMDB lists the actor Ross Marquand  in the credits for the episode. It has been known for a while that Marquand had been cast in the series, and while it has yet to be confirmed which character he will portray, most believe it will be Aaron.

All I can say is that I really hope all of this happens and very soon. This group needs something positive in their lives, a lifeline to pull them back up. I think a good person like Aaron and a safe haven like Alexandria are exactly what they need.

Episode 5.10 of The Walking Dead  is titled “Them” and airs Sunday at 9/8c on AMC.

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