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 .

Question: What might have happened before I saw him ?
Options:
0. He curled his hair .
1. I saw him yesterday .
2. None of the above choices .
3. I had n't seen him for a long time .
Answer: 3