Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: His hair had gotten longer , but it was still as curly as ever , and I leaned down to play with a few strands . He grinned up at me . " You 're looking good , Beam , " he complimented with a cheeky grin .

Answer:

I had n't seen him for a long time .



What might have happened before I saw him ?