Ace's hands never stilled in their work as he lovingly washed the punch from Thatch's hair. He smiled though because while he knew it, it was very nice to hear.

"Yeah, I know. I love you too, Thatchette." He said as he reached for the shower head again. "Close your eyes baby, I'm gonna rinse the shampoo out." He carefully carded his fingers through the wet hair rinsing the soap out. "You want me to condition it or are you sleepy and ready to get out?" Ace asked once he finished. He felt a little bit ridiculous but this is what nakama and more importantly best friends did for one another. They helped each other, even if it meant giving the other a bath at midnight to remove 'punch' from his body.