'Bonjour' Saffron said smiling down at Charles on her phone.
'Bonjour' Charles said smiling back 'uh where is he?' He asked scanning the screen.
'He's right here' she said panning the phone down to the baby who was sitting on her thighs.
'Oh he is so adorable. I can't believe he's three weeks already' Charles smiled.
'I know. He gets his first round of vaccinations in 3 weeks can you believe it?!' She asked tearing up.
'So we will all finally be allowed over after then?' Charles asked.
She nodded laughing 'yes once he's done his 6 weeks of quarantine then you can come over'.
'So' Charles said frowning 'where's super Max?' He asked.
'He didn't say anything?' Saffron asked.
Charles shook his head.
'He flew to Italy for the Grand Prix this weekend' she said turning her attention away from Charles and to the baby in front of her.
'But he's only been home with you for two weeks?' Charles asked confused.
'Yeah but his work is important. Plus babe is super dependant on me for the moment so' Saffron said shrugging.
'And it really doesn't bother you that he went?' Charles asked.
She shook her head 'I encouraged it. He's going to hopefully bring home his 9th championship'
'At the expense of his family'
'He can't give up near the end of the season'
'But you can't do this alone'
'I'm a woman Charlie' she frowned 'I can do anything'.
He nodded and gave up the potential argument though he was still perplexed that Max would actually leave his wife and new baby at home. He eventually hung up and got ready to meet some of the other boys for dinner. He grabbed his phone, wallet and room key and shoved them into his pockets before heading downstairs where he waited for Carlos.
'Hey mate' Carlos said shaking his hand 'ready for dinner?' He asked.
Charles smiled and nodded taking his hand. They left the hotel and headed into the car.
'So I spoke to Saffy today' Charles said looking out the window.
'Oh really?' Carlos asked raising an eyebrow.
'Yeah. Her and the baby are doing well' Charles smiled.
'That's really good. Do you have any photos?' Carlos asked.
Charles pulled his phone out 'he's pretty cute' he said showing Carlos a photo.
He smiled and zoomed in on Saffron admiring her looking down at the baby before zooming out. He returned the phone to Charles.
'Max is so lucky' Carlos said frowning.
'Yeah' Charles said looking back out the window 'I wonder if he'll be at dinner tonight?' Charles asked.
'What?' Carlos asked staring straight at him.
'I said I wonder if Max will be at dinner tonight' Charles returning back to Carlos.
'What do you mean? He's not at home with his baby?' Carlos asked now fully invested in the conversation.
'No apparently he's in Italy Looking to get his ninth championship' Charles said.
'What about Saff and the baby?' Carlos asked concerned.
'Apparently she told him to go get it?' He asked himself 'I think those were her words. To be honest sometimes when she talks I can't understand because she's talking to fast' he laughed.
'I get like that with Lando. But Saff. I could listen to her for hours' Carlos said smiling to himself.
'Do you think it was worth it?' Charles asked looking at him raising a brow.
A solemn look washed over Carlos's face and he turned to look back out the window 'no' he said quietly.
'I thought so' he said before looking back out the window.
The boys eventually arrived at the small Italian restaurant and were ready to consume their body weight in Italian food. As they parked up and wandered in, they were immediately met by Lando, Pierre and Yuki. Carlos took a seat next to Lando and Charles a seat next to Pierre and directly in front of Carlos. They each picked a beverage before divulging in what they were planning on doing in the upcoming winter break. As they discussed their prospects of skiing and maybe heading somewhere warm they were joined by more of the boys who took their seats at the long table.
'Hey is Max here?' Carlos asked Checo who took a swig of his beer.
'At dinner?' Checo asked looking down the table 'no' he said shaking his head.
Carlos frowned 'I mean in Italy'
'Yes he is' Checo laughed.
'Why no dinner?' Carlos asked.
'Said he was tired or something?' He shrugged 'hey did you see how new baby?' He smiled.
'Yeah' he said smiling 'gorgeous boy'.
'Why do you wanna know about Max?' Checo queried.
'Oh I just wanted to hear more about the baby' he smiled.
But that wasn't true.
He wanted to confront Max about his baby. About leaving his wife at home with a new baby.
