Judith was the first one open to giving him a second chance, as she regularly visited him when no one else would.
Judith’s relationship with Negan was one of the character’s most fascinating changes in Season 9.
It should be interesting to see how this relationship continues to change, especially with Negan now living outside of his cell.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s bat-wielding villain spent over six years in prison after being taken down, and has had the time to reflect on the errors of his Savior ways.