Page 53 of Daddy's Little Dreamer

“This is so awesome.” I picked up the matching box they made that also held farm animals and wood people. “I can’t believe you guys made all this.”

“That’s our birthday present to you.”

I tackled Tae in a hug. Thankfully he laughed cause, well, the work in progress failed with his personal space.

“I so love it! Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. It was fun and gave me ideas for some of my own. Daddy thinks we may be able to make them to sell at the craft fairs we do.”

“That’s a great idea. Let me know next time you have one so Daddy can take me. Let’s exchange phone numbers.”

We pulled out our phones right as Brandon joined us.

“Me too. Let’s make a group chat with the three of us. This is gonna be so much fun. Now we have two best friends, Trevor.”

I loved Brandon. He had so much energy like me.

“Wait, I already knew both of you so all three of us have two best friends.”

He was so silly.

“Boys, time for cake,” Mom called out as she popped her head in.

Lately she was all smiles. Not that she wasn’t happy before, but there was an air about her, something completely different now. I was glad she found her person and I really liked Amity and Pressley. Huh, if they got married would that make Pressley my sister? Would I finally be a big brother?

As soon as I stepped into the kitchen, the group began singing to me.

“Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Trevor. Happy birthday to you!”

“Blow out your candles, Birthday Bee, and make a big wish!” Daddy shouted above their cheers

I wished this day would never end. Though I knew it would, the friendships I’d made and the love of my family would last a lifetime. Which was perfect for me.

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