"Hey, Mom!" Sammy yelled up onto the porch where her mother was sitting in her nurse's uniform with Gabriel on her lap.
"Hey, Sammy," Jane said, standing up and walking off of the porch. She looked at Craig but didn't recognize him.
"Hi," Craig said. "Long time no see."
Jane looked at him. "Sammy? Who is this?"
"Oh, Mrs. Thomas don't you recognize me?" Craig asked. "Your daughter practically grew up with me and you grew up with my mom."
"Craig!" Jane exclaimed.
Craig smiled and Jane threw her free arm around him. Gabriel was on one hip.
When they pulled back Sammy took Gabriel from her mother. "Who's this big guy?" Craig asked.
"This is Gabriel," Sammy said. "Tell Craig that you're going to be a year old in two months." But Gabriel turned and placed his head in his mother's shoulder. Sammy laughed.
"I got to get home," Craig said.
"And I have to get to work," Jane replied. "Do you need a ride?" She looked at Craig.
"No," Craig said. "I actually live right across the street."
"Whoa," Sammy said. "Talk about a coincidence."
"Tell me about it," Craig replied. "Well, see you." Craig turned and started to walk across the street.
"He's certainly not the sweet, charming boy you brought home with you everyday now is he?" Jane asked.
"No," Sammy said. "But all-in-all he's still the same Craig."
"Well, I have to get to work," Jane said. "Order a pizza or something."
"Ok," Sammy replied. Jane kissed Sammy on the forehead and kissed Gabriel on the cheek and then took off to the car.
Sammy turned and walked into the house with Gabriel.