Ashley knew what Jeff was going to do, go into over-protective mode and make a huge fuss. Seth and Randy stayed quiet, and felt some-what awkward. Jeff came back with a room key between his fingers. He held out his hand, Ashley grabbed it.
"Jeff, once we get up to the room I'll give you the money for the room."
Ashley said, being serious. Jeff laughed, knowing she wouldn't let it go.
"Well, you could just let me hang out in the room with you instead."
Jeff said, wanting to keep her company because he knew how she got. She nodded, agreeing.
'Room 201, 202, 203, 204, ah here we are.' Jeff thought, counting down the room numbers.
"Here we are, my lovely lady."
Jeff said with a lopsided grin, Ashley had to grin back. She lugged her bags in, and plopped down on the bed.
"Thanks, Jeff."
Ashley mumbled to Jeff, through a pillow. He nodded and plopped down on the bed next to her.
"Come here."
Jeff said, with his arms open. She crawled into his arms, and began crying.
"Shh, baby girl. It's okay, you're fine."
He said, rubbing her back. Jeff's phone began ringing. He reached over to get it.
"Hello?"
"Hey man, it's Randy!"
"Oh hey, what's up?"
"Hey, me and Seth were going to stop by your room and hang. You up for it?"
"Um, sure. I'm in room 204."
"Alright, see ya soon."