Alex's P.O.V.
I put my hand on my chin, "A police officer huh? I wonder if he came here to investigate a crime or something. Maybe he isn't such a bad guy."
"I still don't trust him," Allen huffed, "Just because he's apart of the police, doesn't mean that he's innocent. Far from it. He could be abusing his power. He could use the amnesia to his advantage."
"You're just being paranoid," Sam waved, her hands relaxing onto her stomach, "I don't see anything wrong with being nice to new people. Don't forget Allen. You were a newcomer once. Alex and the rest of Echo welcomed you with open arms. Can't you do the same for Cody?"
"She has a point," I added, "Even I was excepted easily. Even though there were only four other people in town when I moved in. Not including Neil. Don't you think you can give him the benefit of the doubt? He did lose his memory after all. The last thing he needs is to be attacked. And it makes Echo Village look bad. We don't need to be wiped off maps again."
My husband sighed, "I'm fully aware of that you two. But I can't help but worry you know? I want Alison to be safe. My child is my top priority."
"Don't worry about that," I clutched Alison closer to me, "If he does try anything to my kid, then he'll be in a lot of trouble. Although I might get in trouble for hitting a member of the police."
"He might not even remember that," Sam put another piece of fruit in her mouth, "He did lose his memory. We should give him the wallet back. I think I'll do it."
"Sounds good."
"Agreed," I nodded, running my hand down Alison's hair.
"Do you think that Neil and Rod are finished showing Cody around town?" Allen asked as we walked home from Sam's house that night. It got pretty dark out and Alison was walking next to us. She was holding each of our hands. The only thing lighting us up was the street lights I had placed.
"They should have," I responded, "Echo isn't too big. But who knows how long they were talking to people. It's fine if it takes a couple of days for them to talk to everyone. This is a growing town."
"So true. Hey Alison, would you like either of us to carry you?"
The child's eyes brightened at her father's question, "Yes! Mommy carry me!"
"Alright," I lifted her up, grinning widely, "Did you have fun at Sam's today?"
She nodded, "Yes! I love Sammy!"
"That's cute," Allen smiled at us, "I really love days like this. It's nice to spend time as a family."
"True," I nodded, "Our family will be even bigger once Sam's son is born."
I just hoped that Cody coming to town wasn't an omen. But I couldn't help the nervousness I felt. My life was pretty good at the moment, but who knew what he would bring to Echo Village.