Rick introduces her as the leader of the Commonwealth. John appears at the gates, and bluntly asks who Pamela is.

Pamela is somewhat intimidated by the Sanctuary's appearance, but Rick points out it used to be much worse, and hopes that times have changed. Satisfied, Christopher asks if he can have a baked potato tonight, before they are interrupted by the arrival of Rick and Pamela. He goes on to claim nobody wants to go back to Negan's way while glancing at Mark, who hangs his head in shame. He states that Negan's way of 'taking' made enemies, while their current policy of 'giving' makes friends. John reminds him of the days when Negan was in charge, when everyone was scared and miserable. John is quick to remind him that they have to trade goods for that food, and that the more they have, the better off they are. Christopher questions why they need so much, since they already get food from Alexandria. John goes on to point out just how far the Sanctuary has come since the war, and how much food they're producing for themselves.

Christopher complains that he doesn't like gardening, but John gently reprimands him, explaining that it's not a world of 'like' anymore, but a world of 'need', though Christopher is still dissatisfied. A young Savior, Christopher, asks if they're going to practice shooting later, but John declines, stressing that they already have enough soldiers, but need more people who can grow things. At the Sanctuary, John oversees the other Saviors working in the gardens.

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