Nathan looked at Crystal and said, “Dammit. I forgot that I was meeting my Dad today. I hate to abandon you on your Birthday.”

Crystal: “That’s okay. I have an appointment with Serenity.”

Nathan: “I will wait for you at home tonight.”

“Oh, did you still want to give me a birthday party? What if I can’t come back?” Crystal said half-jokingly.

“You wouldn’t dare stay away!” Nathan said with a playful smile.

On her way out, Crystal laughed as she passed Andy. She said, ...