"I mean, it's nice but...also not the goal I guess? I mean don't get me wrong, I like a compliment as much as the next guy but...." He just shrugs before continuing. "I think other things."

Things like Billy, and of course going to the beach with his daughter. It was something his parents hadn't been interested in when he was young, but he wanted his girl to have a better life than he did. One that wasn't deprived of as much as he was. Not that his life was tough, his family had money and spent holidays in other countries...but that mostly stopped once he was old enough to stay by himself without causing a fuss. That wouldn't happen with Liz.

"I mean, I also ended up with other things on my mind I guess. We all did. Helped that you were the new and interesting hot guy in town. Nice car, nice looks, nice smile..." There's a bit of a grin as he shakes his head. "Maybe I'll give you my number? Call you when I'm looking to head that way with Lizzie and you can show us around?"