Ash had just about finished a video chat with all of his traveling companions. He noted how some of them had turned into couples. There was Misty and Tracey, May and Drew, Dawn and Kenny, and Iris and Clian. Pretty much everyone except Max. All that was left was Brock.
He saw Brock being a Pokémon Doctor. "Hey Ash, long time no see." "Hey Brock. Hows the doctor business treating you?" "Same old, same old. So what's been going on in your life?" He told him all about his trips through Unova and Kalos. They were surprised to find out they both met Cilan. "So, who are these guys you're traveling with?" "Well, there's Clemont. He's a scientist, cook, and the Lumiose Gym Leader. Although his inventions don't always work, he shows that Science is so Amazing! Then there's his little sister Bonnie. She's always taking care of our Pokémon even though she's too young to be a trainer. And then there's Serena. I met her before my journey through Kanto even began. As if fate would have it, we've met each other for the first time in years. She a Pokémon performer, makes the most delicous sweets..." Brock interrupted, "Sounds like you really like her."
"Well, yeah, we're friends." "Not what I mean. Tell me Ash, do you ever feel a little nervous around her? Find her cute?" He thought about it. That was exactly how he felt. "Yeah, now that you mentioned it." "It sounds like someone has been bitten by the Love-Bug type." Was it true, did he really feel that way about her. What if she didn't feel the same. Maybe he really did love her, but it didn't feel like the right time.
"You better tell her how you feel about her before its too late." Then a woman's voice was heard in the phone, "Doctor Brock, we have a Charmander that needs your help." "Duty calls. Happy Birthday, Ash." With that, he logged off. Love...Brock had to be right.