It was that simple.

It was time for me to come home.

Im going back, says Lincoln.

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Im going back to shadow a director, and my intention is to direct next year.

Why return even on a limited basis to the series he just left?

I cant be that far away because I cant bear it, laughs Lincoln.

Thats how much I am invested in the show and the continuation of the story.

And it appears LincolnsWalking Deadstory just took a pretty big turn.

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