In a surprising turn of events, one of the inmates, a quiet and seemingly unassuming man, proposed a way for Rick's group to prove their worth - they would help with a problem the inmates had been facing, a horde of walkers that had been attracted to the prison's loudspeaker system, which one of the inmates, in a moment of desperation, had used to call for help, not realizing the danger it would attract.

However, as they cautiously made their way towards the prison, they noticed something odd. The gates were wide open, swinging gently in the breeze. A sense of unease settled in the pit of their stomachs. This didn't feel right.

Negotiations were tense. Rick, Daryl, and the others tried to convey their peaceful intentions, but the inmates were wary, having been betrayed before. As the standoff continued, it became clear that the inmates were not going to let them in without a fight.

The episode "Inmates" revolves around Rick and his group arriving at a prison, hoping to find safety and supplies. However, they soon discover that the prison is inhabited by a group of inmates who are hostile towards them.