Will it? Oh, that’s good to hear!
*he whines, tightly hugging the toy with tears in his eyes*
A: Papa, he won’t let go.
C: Oh – Angela, don’t take it from him. Hang on… *he reaches and tears off the tag and gives it to the cashier to scan*
Will it? Oh, that’s good to hear!
*he whines, tightly hugging the toy with tears in his eyes*
A: Papa, he won’t let go.
C: Oh – Angela, don’t take it from him. Hang on… *he reaches and tears off the tag and gives it to the cashier to scan*
Will it? Oh, that’s good to hear!
*he
tries to chew on a few but is usually stopped, he likes few of the toys
brought to him, but clings to one of the stuffed animals Angie brought
over*A: Papa, he likes this one!
C: Ooh, that’s great! I’ll get that for him then. Find a teething ring too, will you honey? I think I’m almost done here.
A: Okay! *she finds a little soft plastic ring with liquid and glitter inside and puts it in the cart*
*he yawns, tiredly looking at the rest toys and watching as Angie put the teething ring in the cart*
*Angie walks to the front of the cart and peers at Max* Hey, Maxy. You getting sleepy?
*grumpy lil tired baby noises*
C: I think he’s about done here. So am I – let’s go get these things paid for and get him into a real diaper. *he moves to start pushing the cart to the register*
*he reachs up for Carlos again, cooing softly*
*Carlos smiles and offers him his hand to hold* We’re almost out of here, buddy – I promise. Angie – put things up on the counter for me honey?
A: Okay, Papa!
*tinyest hands holds his hand, Max makes random noises*
C: Hey, buddy. Gimme a second, I need to get my wallet out, okay? *he pulls his hand away and gets out his wallet.*
*Angie reaches for Max’ toy to put it on the belt*
Will it? Oh, that’s good to hear!
*he
tries to chew on a few but is usually stopped, he likes few of the toys
brought to him, but clings to one of the stuffed animals Angie brought
over*A: Papa, he likes this one!
C: Ooh, that’s great! I’ll get that for him then. Find a teething ring too, will you honey? I think I’m almost done here.
A: Okay! *she finds a little soft plastic ring with liquid and glitter inside and puts it in the cart*
*he yawns, tiredly looking at the rest toys and watching as Angie put the teething ring in the cart*
*Angie walks to the front of the cart and peers at Max* Hey, Maxy. You getting sleepy?
*grumpy lil tired baby noises*
C: I think he’s about done here. So am I – let’s go get these things paid for and get him into a real diaper. *he moves to start pushing the cart to the register*
*he reachs up for Carlos again, cooing softly*
*Carlos smiles and offers him his hand to hold* We’re almost out of here, buddy – I promise. Angie – put things up on the counter for me honey?
A: Okay, Papa!
Will it? Oh, that’s good to hear!
*he
tries to chew on a few but is usually stopped, he likes few of the toys
brought to him, but clings to one of the stuffed animals Angie brought
over*A: Papa, he likes this one!
C: Ooh, that’s great! I’ll get that for him then. Find a teething ring too, will you honey? I think I’m almost done here.
A: Okay! *she finds a little soft plastic ring with liquid and glitter inside and puts it in the cart*
*he yawns, tiredly looking at the rest toys and watching as Angie put the teething ring in the cart*
*Angie walks to the front of the cart and peers at Max* Hey, Maxy. You getting sleepy?
*grumpy lil tired baby noises*
C: I think he’s about done here. So am I – let’s go get these things paid for and get him into a real diaper. *he moves to start pushing the cart to the register*
Will it? Oh, that’s good to hear!
*he
tries to chew on a few but is usually stopped, he likes few of the toys
brought to him, but clings to one of the stuffed animals Angie brought
over*A: Papa, he likes this one!
C: Ooh, that’s great! I’ll get that for him then. Find a teething ring too, will you honey? I think I’m almost done here.
A: Okay! *she finds a little soft plastic ring with liquid and glitter inside and puts it in the cart*
*he yawns, tiredly looking at the rest toys and watching as Angie put the teething ring in the cart*
*Angie walks to the front of the cart and peers at Max* Hey, Maxy. You getting sleepy?
Will it? Oh, that’s good to hear!
*he
tries to chew on a few but is usually stopped, he likes few of the toys
brought to him, but clings to one of the stuffed animals Angie brought
over*
A: Papa, he likes this one!
C: Ooh, that’s great! I’ll get that for him then. Find a teething ring too, will you honey? I think I’m almost done here.
A: Okay! *she finds a little soft plastic ring with liquid and glitter inside and puts it in the cart*
Will it? Oh, that’s good to hear!
*tiny grabby hands* an-gee! an-gee!
*Carlos hands him off to Angie and starts to clean up. He wipes his hands clean with some upholstery wipes he had and ties up the trash bag before getting back into the driver’s seat.* Okay, let’s go!
*he giggles and looks out the window again, watching the world pass by*
*they all soon arrive at the store and Carlos found a parking spot on the street. He got out and opened the door for Angie.*
C: Okay – c’mere, Max! *he reaches for the baby*
pap! pap papa! *he laughs and reachs for Carlos*
*Carlos picks him up and Angie hops out, closing the door behind her. Together they head to the store.* So… diapers, teething ring, maybe a bit of food…
*he yawned and looked around the store, waving at the few people he saw*
A: And a toy!
C: Uh… why?
A: Babies need toys! And big Max had a teddy bear. But get him one that isn’t falling apart and isn’t covered in dirt.
C: Uh… yeah, okay then. Maybe he’d like a blue one?
*baby babbling as he reaches for random colorful things in the shelves*
C: Well, we’ll see what’s in the baby section for toys.
*they head there and Carlos starts to do the Adult™
thing and compare prices and stuff. Angela keeps bringing toys to Max – two at a time to see what he likes better*
I mean, I have to I guess. But I had no idea – you guys are just kids, aren’t you??
huh… have you ever seen anyone turn into a zombie? do you think zombies could become real?
*frowns slightly* I’ve never seen that. And honestly… I’m not sure. Traditional Zombies, probably not. But… one could say that you are sort of a zombie… right?
….. oh yeah… life is weird
… Was that a joke?
*he.. looks confused* joke..?
You’re not technically alive so… I thought you were making a joke by saying ‘life’. I’m sorry…
*he blinks* it’s alright.. i often forget that i’m not really ‘alive’ anymore too…
You’re alive in the important ways.
*he chuckles slightly* yeah, i guess
*glances at Max* You are though. Okay? You’re still here and kicking against all scientific explanation. That’s amazing.
*he smiles softly* thanks Carlos
*smiles* You’re welcome, Max.
*after a minute longer of driving they pulled up close to the store.* Ah, here we go…
Will it? Oh, that’s good to hear!
*tiny grabby hands* an-gee! an-gee!
*Carlos hands him off to Angie and starts to clean up. He wipes his hands clean with some upholstery wipes he had and ties up the trash bag before getting back into the driver’s seat.* Okay, let’s go!
*he giggles and looks out the window again, watching the world pass by*
*they all soon arrive at the store and Carlos found a parking spot on the street. He got out and opened the door for Angie.*
C: Okay – c’mere, Max! *he reaches for the baby*
pap! pap papa! *he laughs and reachs for Carlos*
*Carlos picks him up and Angie hops out, closing the door behind her. Together they head to the store.* So… diapers, teething ring, maybe a bit of food…
*he yawned and looked around the store, waving at the few people he saw*
A: And a toy!
C: Uh… why?
A: Babies need toys! And big Max had a teddy bear. But get him one that isn’t falling apart and isn’t covered in dirt.
C: Uh… yeah, okay then. Maybe he’d like a blue one?
I mean, I have to I guess. But I had no idea – you guys are just kids, aren’t you??
huh… have you ever seen anyone turn into a zombie? do you think zombies could become real?
*frowns slightly* I’ve never seen that. And honestly… I’m not sure. Traditional Zombies, probably not. But… one could say that you are sort of a zombie… right?
….. oh yeah… life is weird
… Was that a joke?
*he.. looks confused* joke..?
You’re not technically alive so… I thought you were making a joke by saying ‘life’. I’m sorry…
*he blinks* it’s alright.. i often forget that i’m not really ‘alive’ anymore too…
You’re alive in the important ways.
*he chuckles slightly* yeah, i guess
*glances at Max* You are though. Okay? You’re still here and kicking against all scientific explanation. That’s amazing.