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Stifling a grin, Zack released her "See you toht, Katy"

Chapter 28

Kaitlyn was surprised to see herUsually, her mo up so early?"

"Don’t you knohat day it is?"

Kaitlyn looked at her otten today is your birthday?"

"It is? It is! Oh ot that!"

"Zack Ravenscroft ged her daughter "Ah, young love, it’s a wonderful thing Happy birthday, sweetie"

"Thanks, Moht, but I wanted to spend today with you, just the two of us, like we used to What would you like for breakfast?"

"Blueberry pancakes, bacon, and toast" It had been her favorite breakfast ever since she was a little girl

"Coht up"

Kaitlyn followed her mother into the kitchen When she started to help, her mother shooed her away "Not today Just sit over there and watch"

Rolling her eyes, Kaitlyn hopped up on the stool in the corner "What kind of party?"

"Oh, the usual, you know Balloons and presents and dancing under the stars" Elena put the bacon in a pan, riddle When the pancakes and bacon were almost done, she dropped the bread into the toaster

"At least let me set the table," Kaitlyn said

"Already done" Elena placed everything on a tray and carried it into the dining room

Kaitlyn trailed at her heels "Oh, Mom," Kaitlyn said when she sa her mother had decorated the room "It’s lovely"

A pink cloth covered the table A crystal vase held a dozen roses There were colorful balloons everywhere, a dress-up silver crown beside her plate

Kaitlyn grinned when she saw the crown Heras she could remember It wouldn’t be a birthday without it

"Please, sit, Your Highness," Elena said She placed the tiara on Kaitlyn’s head "The roses are from your father"

"They’re beautiful"

"Best eat those pancakes while they’re hot," Elena said

"Looks good, as always" Kaitlyn helped herself to several pancakes, three strips of bacon, as well as a slice of buttered toast

"Milk or orange juice?" Elena asked

"OJ"

"This is nice" Taking a seat across frohter, Elena filled her own plate "I’ve ether"

Kaitlyn nodded When she lived at Wolfra hours to the ones her father kept so she could spend time with her parents In Tahoe, her hours had been erratic Sometimes she adhered to mortal hours; so Zack

She smiled inwardly Zack She could hardly wait to see him

"So, what do you want for your birthday?" Elena asked

"I don’t know It’ll be pretty hard to top what you gave raduation and my birthday last year"

"True"

"I really don’t need anything," Kaitlyn said

"Well, think about it"