Annie hummed as she pulled into the driveway of her workplace. The early morning traffic had been steady but light, making it an enjoyable ride to work.

　　She was in an inexplicably good mood this morning. Perhaps because today was her birthday. She barely celebrated her birthday, to her it was just a regular insignificant day. This year's birthday wasn't insignificant in any way.

　　Her mother and sister had called to wish her well on her birthday. Naomi too had ...