Somehow he managed to disentangle himself from the bag over his shoulder without losing his grip on Gavin.
"What'da say?" he asked the boy, balancing him on his hip. "Can you say 'hi' to Ms. James?" Gavin looked up at Alec, then swiveled his head to take in the strange lady. If there was recognition he didn't show it, burrowing into Alec slightly, and peeking around at Bea, which made Alec chuckle. "Aw, come on, I know you're not shy."