Happy Birthday, Looka (and Guy too)

Up until four years ago, Guy wouldn't have considered himself lucky to have his birthday on Valentine's Day. Now that he has a soulmate to share that day with, it really boosted the magic of the holiday.

"Morning, honey!"

Guy opened his eyes and saw his wife Michellee only inches in front of him.

"Happy birthday!"

"Thank you, babe!" He kisses her. They press their foreheads together for a long time, gravity pulling one of Michellee's hair curlers out.

"Uh-oh!"

Guy chuckled. "It's okay."

"Anyhow, the kids and I have a whole lot planned for you today!"

"Really?"

"Oh yeah!" Then she pushes herself up. "Come on! Let's go wake them up!"

The parents first entered Guy Jr.'s room and slightly shook him, whispering, "Wake up, son. It's Daddy's birthday."

The boy just groaned slightly, unwilling to wake up. Michellee then began tickling him. "Mommy, stop!", he said laughing.

"Good morning, Junior. There something you want to say to Daddy?"

The small one leapt up and hugged his father. "Happy birthday, Daddy!"

Guy smiled and returned the hug. "Thank you, Junior."

"Sissy has to say it too!"

"You're right. Let's go wake her right now."

——

Little did the others know, E.B. was already bright and early. As it so happened, today was her boyfriend Looka's birthday too.

First thing she did: called him up.

"Happy birthday, Looka!"

"E.B.! Thank you!"

"So...what's going on in Ookia?"

"The usual: nothing anymore."

"Well, how's Sonja?"

"She's good too!"

"Got anything planned for your big day?"

"Just the same old thing. A giant dinner with Mom and Dad, although Aunt Rona and Sonja will be there too this year."

E.B. nodded; although that was the first time she heard the Dookess be referred to by her first name. "Well, it's my stepdad's birthday today too, so I'll be doing whatever with him."

"Cool. Hope you have fun!"

Just as he said, Guy, Michellee and Junior burst into E.B.'s bedroom.

"Wake up, Sissy!" He made sure she was up by jumping on her bed.

"Junior! Don't do that!" The boy just giggled.

"But it's Daddy's birthday! You gotta say something!"

"You're right." She gets up and walks over to Guy. "Happy birthday, Dad", she says as she hugs him.

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The first thing that happened: Michellee and E.B. helped make a large breakfast for Guy. Junior still wasn't quite ready to help them out; the poor kid was upset when his mom told him he needed to wait just a little bit longer. Nonetheless, he eagerly waited while sitting on his dad's lap.