Lydia and Henry's relationship in The Walking Dead begins when they are both imprisoned. They form a quick friendship, with Lydia revealing her past to Henry. This friendship blossoms into romance, marked by a shared kiss. When Lydia is compelled to return to her mother, Henry follows her, leading to a physical altercation that may have been Lydia's attempt to convince her mother of her indifference towards Henry. The depth of Lydia's feelings for Henry is revealed when she is forced to choose between killing him or dying alongside him.