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A week has passed and it’s time for the Spain Grand Prix. Liam’s second grand prix and he was prepared to get spoil again. Media day was more likely to be Liam’s day. He came into the paddock looking stylish as he was wearing the same outfit as Max. A RedBull polo and jeans. Everyone in the paddock came quick to see Liam matching with Max and the awes that awed was loud.
Liam was in George’s arms, waving at fans like he’s the main spotlight for the day. George brought him over to the Mercedes motorhome and the first person he runs to is Marcus Dudley, George’s racing engineer. Why? Because a week ago Marcus promised Liam that if he comes again to the race, he’ll give Liam a chocolate. And just like he promised, he gave Liam a whole box of Cadburys chocolate just for Liam.
Liam was left with the Mercedes engineer this time and he didn’t mind it that much since he was with Marcus. He was showing Liam a data of his dad’s lap time and everything. Liam nodded like he understands, he’s just here for attention and pampering.
Somehow, Liam got lost in the Mercedes motorhome and he was walking around the place like he owns it. He accidentally went inside Toto’s office and climbed onto his chair. He was spinning around on the chair until Toto suddenly came in.
Toto wasn’t even shock that he’s here, he’s just concern on how nobody realised that Liam is here.
“Where’s your dad,hm?” Toto asked him as he walked over to Liam and spin the chair for him. The two were having fun until George suddenly came bursting into Toto’s office worriedly. He sighed in relief when he saw Liam was there playing safely with Toto.
He had his hand over his chest, he was worried that Liam was lost somewhere and some random dude kidnapped him. “God, you scared me, Liam.” He said as he went over to Liam and picked him up. Toto just grinned at him, he knew the feeling too well because he also got a mischievous toddler himself.
George brought Liam to the garage, just wandering around the paddock for fun. Liam was holding George’s hand while his other hand was busy digging into the Cadbury that Marcus got for him. He showed Liam some of the other team’s car and just bring him around the paddock.
Not long after, George was called back to the Mercedes garage for team meeting. Before he left, he brought Liam over to RedBull garage and gave him to Max.
“Look after him, okay? Also don’t let him eat anymore chocolates he had enough for a day.” George left Max with a kiss and waved Liam goodbye before he runs over to the Mercedes garage.
Liam who still had a bag full of Cadburys was just about to stuff his face again with more chocolate, got his bag confiscated by Max. He looked at Max with his little pouty face, hoping that it’ll trick Max into giving it back. Of course, it didn’t work and Max instead hid it somewhere else.
“Papa! I want my chocolate!” He stomp his tiny feet on the ground, his little grubby hands tried to take back the chocolate but Max had already hid it. Max didn’t say anything and gave him the glare to shut Liam up, and he did. He pouted and crossed his arms, he was throwing a fit not Daniel Ricciardo came.
Daniel noticed how pouty he was and decided to cheer him up. He grabbed Liam’s hand and brought him out to the paddock. He patted Max’s shoulder and gave him a thumbs up.
“Don’t worry, I can handle this kid.” Daniel said confidently. Max just smirked and shrugged his shoulder. Liam would be fine with Daniel, both of them shared the same IQ level.
Daniel and Liam walked around the paddock again, until Daniel stopped in his tracks. Liam stopped as well and looked up at him in confuse. Suddenly Daniel kneel to Liam’s level and had that mischievous smile.
“Okay Liam, who ever runs back to the RedBull garage first wins and gets chocolates.” Liam immediately perked up when he heard the word chocolates. Daniel was proud of his idea and he was ready.
“Alright, you ready kid?” Daniel asked as he saw how determined Liam was. He nodded quickly and got into position.
“Alright, one, two… and three!” Liam ran so quick his tiny legs giving everything he got. Daniel was just jogging behind him, laughing at the way Liam was running.
He ran so fast and as he was about to reached the RedBull garage, he tripped. He scrapped his knees against the surface. Daniel was behind him and he quickly ran over to Liam in shocked. Liam was bawling his eyes out and when he sat up, both of his knees were bleeding out.
Max who just came back to the RedBull garage, saw his kid crying on the ground. He pushed by people and came to Liam, pulling Liam into his arms and wiped away his tears.
“What happened, baby? Are you okay? God, you’re bleeding so much. My poor baby.” He said as he got out a napkin and damp it on his bloody knees, trying to stop the bleeding. Daniel was watching the whole thing and he ran to somewhere and came back with bunch of medical supplies. He dropped the medic bag on the ground and tried to help.
“What did you do, Daniel.” Max snapped his head towards Daniel because he knew Liam was with Daniel. Daniel just gave him a weak smile before he confessed his crimes.
“Erm… I made a little challenge.. I said to whoever reach the RedBull garage first wins and gets chocolates.. and he almost won, until he fell.” Daniel looked at Max with a very guilty face. Max groaned and forgot how stupid Daniel can get. He quickly rubbed on some rubbing alcohol on Liam’s knees while Liam continues to cry onto Max’s shoulder.
While Max was putting band aids on Liam’s knees, George came. He was just walking around the paddock, wanting to find Liam and when he saw Liam crying on Max’s shoulder, he ran so quick even he was about to fall down.
“What happened? Oh my god? Is my son, okay? My baby! What happened, oh my days. My son is hurt. Can he breathe? Can he wal-“ Before George could go on, Max hit his head hard. If he didn’t he wouldn’t shut up. Max finished putting band aids on Liam and looked at his face. He gave Liam a kiss before answering George.
“He’s fine, George. Daniel just made some stupid challenge with him, he ran and he fell and he scraped his knees.” Max said casually and Liam was clinging on to Max. His tears were drying up but he didn’t want to let go off Max.
George was so worried about Liam that he didn’t even feel the pain when Max hit his head. “My poor baby.. I’m so glad he’s alright.” George said as he went over to Liam and kissed him. Liam looked up to George and his grubby hands reached for George.
George happily took him in his arms and continued to kiss him. He was bouncing Liam up and down, trying to comfort him and kept saying he’s brave just for going through a bloody knees situation.
The day was ending and it ended in a very chaotic way but it was very memorable for Liam. He sat in his carseat and fell asleep with his mouth hanging opened. George was the one who’s driving today while Max is in the passenger seat, constantly looking back at Liam to see if he’s still sleeping.
“He’s fine, he’s sleeping and you know the moment he sleeps, nothing can wake him up. Unless if it’s you playing FIFA.” George joked as he shot a playful glare at Max. Max let out a scoffed and hit his side.
“Shut up, it wasn’t my fault that he woke up.” Max said as he leaned his head onto George’s shoulder. George kept driving steadily and time to time he would turn his head and kiss Max’s head. The car ride was peaceful and quiet until Max suddenly spoke up.
“Do you want to give Liam a sibling?” That sudden suggestion made George jerked. He almost ran the red light because of Max. His mouth was hanging in shock before Max leaned in and kiss him.
He pulled away just before the lights turns green. He gave George a playful nudge. “So what do you say, hm?” Max definitely wants to give Liam a sibling with how persistent he’s being.
“You better get ready then Max.”