Yes, well, given how much of it is his own doing, I don't think that's really worth catering to tonight. You deserve a night that revolves around your needs, not navigating around what everyone else is doing!

[ she lets jade's hands go free so she can retrieve a box off of the bed. it's gift-wrapped with a "happy birthday!" tag. ]

This is a bit early, but I decided that, given the current state of affairs, you might appreciate it now. Nothing so elaborate as last year, but I haven't been allowed the opportunity to plan so far ahead, either.