After Rick's sacrifice to save his group, everyone believed he was gone, apart from a couple of people who dedicated a long time to search for their friend.
Jadis reveals her Civic Republic Military allegiance to Rick in Millenium Park, but he's focused on escaping; despite threats, Rick and Thorne assist Michonne in joining the consignment program, leading to a rift when Michonne defies orders.
Rick and Michonne find themselves in the ruins of Greenwood. Despite Michonne's plea to return home with her, Rick is determined to complete Okafor's mission to reform the Civic Republic Military into something better.