Remember When...?

50.

August 19th, 2020

Ben

I stand in front of the hotel with my hands in my pants pockets. I was wearing a black hoodie, with the hood on my head, gray sweatpants, and my slides with white socks. Ally and Liam will be getting off the coach bus soon, so that's what I'm waiting for.

Just as I thought it up, she was coming off the bus with our five month old son. She had him strapped to her chest, with his baby bag on her shoulder. They handed her her duffel bag and she walked my way.

"Welcome to Florida." I exclaim.

"It's hot." She said.

I laugh, taking the bags from her.

"I'd be concerned if it wasn't." I say.

On our way into the hotel, they swabbed us. Then they let us go on about our business.

"I don't think I'll ever get over them sticking a swab so far up my nose that I wanna sneeze." Ally exclaimed, adjusting her mask.

I grin as we wait for the elevator. Kyle Kuzma was waiting for the elevator as well, with his girlfriend Winnie. He gives me a curious look but I shake my head. Winnie however, was in complete awe over Liam.

"Don't do it." Kyle warned her.

"I'm gonna do it." She ignored him.

I watch her approach Ally, who was quite startled by her presence.

"I didn't mean to scare you. I just wanted to see your baby." Winnie said.

"Oh." Ally laughed nervously.

Winnie looked over Ally's shoulder at Liam. "He's gorgeous."

"Thank you." Ally replied.

"How old is he?" Winnie asked.

"He'll be 6 months on the 26th." Ally exclaimed, running her thumb over his curls.

They bond over the baby for what feels like forever until the elevator comes. Kyle and I stood off to the side as they did so, just amazed with how fast women can become friends.

"I've never seen anything like it." Kyle said, shaking his head.

"I think it's a female thing." I say.

"It definitely is." He replied.

Winnie looked at Kyle and he shook his head. Then she looked at me and her eyes widened. I guess she was so focused on Liam that she had no idea that he's my kid. I mean, why else would I be standing here?

We get to our floor and I nearly have to pry Ally out of the elevator. She was trying to get Winnie's number but the doors were trying to close. Kyle and I look at each other with widened eyes as they attempt to do this.

Ultimately, they succeed. Then they wave at each other and the doors close. I just look down at Ally as she saves the number into her phone. She notices me looking and blinks at me.

"What?" She asked.

"Really?" I exclaim.

She looks down at Liam before looking back up at me. "I don't understand what the problem is."

I just shake my head, leading her in the direction of my room. I open the door and let her in first, then I follow by closing the door behind us.

"This looks comfy." She exclaimed.

"It is." I place the bags down on the chair, taking my mask off.

She starts to unstrap Liam from her chest. Then she hands him to me and I kiss his head.