If it was just a misunderstanding, we could clear it up when the chance came.

Aurora gave me an exasperated look. "Fine, I'll go, but only because of you!"

"You're the best." I winked at her, picking Mikey up from the carpet. "Mikey, tomorrow's your uncle's birthday. How about we go out and pick a gift for him?"

I remembered Derek's birthday, of course. I'd already prepared a present.

But if we're celebrating with his friends... well, my original gift might be a bit ...