"Hey..." She starts, placing her hand on top of his. "What's wrong?" She asks, trying her best to hide the concern in her voice.

"It's nothing. Everything is fine, I promise. Just... Can you please give me a hug before we go?" Eric asks, staring up at her pleadingly.

Alex's eyes soften at his request and she nods her head before leaning forward and hugging him. "I love you so much." She whispers against his chest. He pulls away from the embrace after a few minutes and glances out the window, a small smile forming on his lips. "Let's go, shall we?" He asks her before starting up the car...