His frustration grows as he discovers Merle escaped by cauterizing his own stump, leaving only a trail of blood.
While the scouting party is away, the survivor camp on the outskirts of Atlanta is suddenly overrun by walkers . This leads to significant casualties, most notably Amy (Andrea's sister) and Ed Peletier (Carol's husband). Key Character Developments 4. Vatos
As the two groups prepare for a violent standoff at the Vatos' base, it is revealed that the base is actually a nursing home . The "gangster" persona of the Vatos was a facade designed to protect the elderly residents they were caring for after the staff abandoned them during the outbreak. Rick ultimately shares some of his weapons with them. His frustration grows as he discovers Merle escaped