A Safehouse - London

[itsananomaly]

It had been a few days since they had made it to the safe house and they had more or less settled into a routine as much as it was possible to do so in the circumstances. Becker and Danny were recovering from their injuries but they were starting to feel better and they were starting to get out of bed some more and Sarah thought that since Becker and Danny were getting better that they could have a nice birthday celebration for Cutter and Connor since they hadn't really been able to do that before everything had happened. "So what do you think?" she asked as they sat at the table for dinner that night, "we have enough ingredients to make a couple of birthday cakes, I could make them tomorrow and we could finally celebrate the Professor and Connor's birthday?" [Adapted in parts from Series 3 Episode 6 'For the Birds'. Preplayed with the amazing anomaly_research_nerd NFB for distance but OOC welcome!]

Becker(thearcfamily)	"Think it could be a good thing... for all of us" Becker said with a small smile. "Some semblance of normalcy in all this chaos. Time to focus on something other than Christine and everything." "Agree, they deserve it after everything they have been through" Danny said with a nod. "And Becker's right, it would do all of us some good too I think!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter actually looked a little embarrassed at the idea of celebrating his birthday, even though he was rather touched by the offer for Sarah to make him and Connor birthday cakes, "you would really do that for us?" he asked softly, smiling a little at that. "Of course Professor," Sarah smiled, "we never did get to really celebrate either of your birthdays with everything happening, I think we all definitely deserve to have a celebration after this,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"She has a point there" Connor said with a small grin. "But you guys really don't have to if ya don't want to and...." "We want to, Connor" Jenny said with a small eye roll. "Stop trying to make excuses not to."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled, looking over at Connor, “looks like we’re celebrating our birthdays after all,” he said and then he looked back round the table, “thank you for doing this for us,”
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Hey while Sarah and Jenny work on the cake, Hils and I can work on figuring up some sort of decorations" Danny said with a grin. "That is, if the gals don't mind the kitchen work. I just know anything I try to make has a 99% chance of turning out inedible!"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah grinned, “we definitely don’t mind, do we Jenny?” Jenny shook her head to show she didn’t mind, “but if you also need help with the decorations, we can definitely help us well,” she told them.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"I'm sure we will need help at some point," Becker said with a laugh as he finished the last of the definitely rationed beer in front of him. "So what can we do to help out?" Connor asked as he stood. "Maybe wew can help with the decorations and getting the place set up?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Well it is supposed to be for your birthday but since there's so few of us I think we could take the extra help," Sarah admitted, "if you and the Professor wouldn't mind getting the place set up, maybe getting some more firewood and helping Becker and Danny with the decorations?" "Of course," Cutter smiled as he looked over at Connor, "we can definitely do that, Connor what do you think?"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Sounds good. How about I take the Professor and we go tackle thatr firewood first?" Danny suggested. "Connor can help Becker get started on the things in here." Danny knew Becker's leg was still giving him some trouble so trapsing around outside probably wasn't the best. But he also knew Becker and knew just keeping him in bed was only going to frustrate him. Getting the safehouse ready and set up was hopefully a nice compromise.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter nodded, "that sounds like a good plan and then we can come back and help with setting up the decorations as well," he said, he looked over at Danny, "between the two of us we shouldn't take too long with the firewood right?"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Not long at all and then we can get everything else taken care of" Danny said with a nod as he stood and went to grab his jacket. "Alright we'll get started in here them while you guys do that" Becker said, knowing what Danny was doing and honestly appreciating it a bit more just then a his leg really was bothering him a good bit that day. "Alright I will go raid the office we found in back and see what I can find and we can get started" Connor said with a grin.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled at that, despite everything that had been happening, he was looking forward to being able to share his and Connor's birthday with the team. "Well then I suppose we better get going then," he grinned as Sarah and Jenny headed towards the kitchen to start making the cake. "Shall we get started with the firewood Danny?"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Aye let's do this" Danny replied with a nod as he headed for the door. "We'll be back soon with enough wood to top off the pile. if we see anything else worth grabbing food wise will let ya guys know where it is when we get back and we can look at heading back out later for some foraging if there's anything worthwhile out there." And with that Danny headed out thankful that the weather had decided to hold out for them.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as he followed Danny out the door, "we'll see you all later," he called as they headed outside, "so where do you think we should start first?" he asked as he looked around at the vast grounds of the safe house.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Well, I think we have pretty well cleared the area immediately around the place for the easiest stuff. So how about we head off that way a bit?" Danny said as he nodded towards a small grouping of trees. "There's probably some good branches and such we can use without having to traipse too far away." Danny headed doff towards the trees and nodded approvingly as he looked around. "So, how are you holding up?" he asked after a few minutes of silently searching for suitable firewood. He looked at Cutter knowing that everything had to have been a lot and though he didn't want to push he wanted Cutter to know he was there if he needed to talk- about anything.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter nodded as he followed in that direction so that they could start collecting firewood, "its ... some of this still doesn't seem real," he admitted quietly, "I used to be afraid that I would wake up back in the hospital and everything would be a bad dream and now .... I don't know what's worse," he said as he bent down to start picking up some branches. He shook his head as he tried to clear his thoughts, "how about you? I know things were pretty bad for a while after we got to the Safe house, I'm sorry that you had to go through that,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny reached over and put a comforting hand on Cutter's shoulder. "The memories can be rough. I used to have that same fear after a few of the cases I've bee a part of over the years. it sticks with you but you learn to adjust and adapt, even if they never truly every go totally away." Danny bent down to grab a small branch to take back. "And yeah, I'm doing alright. Sore and stiff, gonna have some nice colors going on for a while but... I'm on the mend. And there's nothing for you to apologize about Nick, it was Becker and I that got ourselves into it this time" he said with a small pained laugh.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter nodded, still feeling guilty, “I know what you mean about the sore and stiff part,” he said quietly, “the physical therapy was definitely the worst thing about the hospital,” he paused, “well one of the worst things,” he amended, “if you’d like I can give you some of the exercises me and Connor had to do in our sessions?” he offered.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"That would be good, thanks. Definitely can't hurt any, and I'm definitely not as young as I was the last time I got lad up and had to do PT" he said with a smirk. I will take all the help I can get" he said as he shifted the branches she had gathered in his arms and bent down for another one.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter gave a small grin at that as he picked up some more branches, “then I can definitely do that, anything to help make it a bit easier, I know after a few days of being in that bed I was going stir crazy,” he paused, “actually I didn’t last that long I tried to make an escape attempt as soon as I woke up,” he admitted, which would probably come as no surprise to Danny.
Danny(thearcfamily)	"You?? resist medical are and not heed wiser advice to stay in bed?" Danny did his best to sound shocked and surprised. He then laughed and shook his head. "Yeah that checks out. We are pretty alike in a lot of ways" he said as he tilted his head and grinned at Cutter. "I know we... didn't exactly start off on the best of terms. You and me and Connor. But I... I hope you know now how much this team, including the two of you, mean to me."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter managed a smile at that, "in my defense I was on a lot of painkillers at the time, it seemed like good idea," he said a bit sheepishly and then he returned that grin, "well it was certainly an interesting start to our relationship but I'm glad Lester did hire you, you're a good team leader Danny,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"That means a lot, coming from you," Danny said with a sincere smile. "And I give you my word, I will do my best to lead this team. I have big shoes to fill but I think I am up the challenge. And I'll have you around to tell me when I am falling short, so we'll be good to go I think" Danny smiled as he grabbed a couple more branches and looked at his and Cutter's load. "I think we are good to head back- can always come out again before it gets dark if we think we need any more before tomorrow. Whatcha think?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled warmly at that, "I can definitely do what I can to help, even with my limited capacity with the ARC." he assured Danny, and he looked down at his pile of branches that he had collected, "I think that sounds like a good plan, we've got a pretty good stack here, to last us through the rest of the day, I think we can head back now,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	Danny nodded and with a quick glance around to find where the safehouse was he started off, leading them back the short distance. They stopped off at the woodpile at the back of the safehouse and then with the wood situated headed in to see how the others were fairing with things. "The braves woodsmen have returned with enough to get us through the rest of the day and night" he said proudly giving a classic Danny smirk to Jenny and Sarah as he and Cutter walked in.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter couldn't help but grin at that as he followed Danny inside the house, "how is everyone going in here?" he asked as he looked around the room to see what everyone was up to.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Our heroes! We won't freeze to death tonight" Sarah said with a mocking swoon but she grinned at Danny and Cutter. "Thank you, will be one less thing to get in the way of the celebrations tonight. And Jenny and I are making decent progress so far- cakes are almost ready to go into the oven I think."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter grinned at that, "I can't wait to try it," he said, "thank you again for doing this for us, especially with how everything has been these last few weeks and even months," he looked over at Connor with a smile, "how are the decorations coming along?"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"We got some paper chains and stuff made up already" Connor said as he stood and showed off the rather lengthy chain he andBecker had made that was currently wrapped around him like he was living Christmas tree or something. "Afraid we are limited on colors, and most of the paper is old blank pages from the storage room" Becker said as he attached a few more pieces to the end. "But I don't think it's too bad considering what we have to work with!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled, "it just makes the celebrations even more special, its going to be an amazing event," he told them, "is there anything I can do to help with setting up the decorations?"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"If you boys wanna help with the decorations and moving the furniture around a bit Jenny and I will finish up here in the kitchen" he said giving Jenny a nod. They had some things they needed to talk about still after all.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	"Sounds good," Cutter grinned, "Okay we'll take care of making sure everything is moved around and set up and we'll be ready by the time the cake finishes in the oven," he smiled.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Perfect, thanks guys!" Sarah said as she turned and looked around the kitchen. "Now.. I believe that's just about everything until the cakes come out...." Sarah was intentionally avoiding making eye contact with Jenny because she knew Jenny still wanted to 'have a talk about Becker' and Sarah wasn't sure she was quiet ready for that just yet.
Jenny(thearcfamily)	"Well aside from cleaning up the rest of the kitchen that is," Jenny grinned as she looked over at the mess in the sink, she knew full well why Sarah was avoiding eye contact with her but she wasn't going to let this one slide, "do you want to do the washing up or the drying?"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Oh I can handle it... you.. you go and relax, keep the boys out of trouble and...." Sarah trailed off when she saw the look on Jenny's face. "Oh fine, I'll wash" she said reluctantly as she made her way to the sink and got the water started.
Jenny(thearcfamily)	"That's what I thought," Jenny grinned as they got set up at the sink to finish cleaning up, "so ... " she said after a few minutes of silence had passed, "anything new with you that you'd like to discuss?" she asked, giving Sarah her chance to talk about her feelings for a certain head of security.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Huummm?" Sarah said looking up for the bowl she had been washing, feigning confusion. "Oh well, I mean there's a lot that's happened but I think we are all doing ok for the most part... now that Cutter hasn't tried too many more surprise escape attempts." Was she avoiding the question? Yes, yes she totally was.
Jenny(thearcfamily)	Jenny raised an eyebrow at her, "yes its good that Cutter hasn't attempt to escape any more but that's not what I meant, I was referring more to your love life, if there was any particular guy who'd caught your fancy recently? she smirked, waiting to see what denial Sarah would give her this time.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah laughed, a laugh that was perhaps a little too loud and forced sounding as she shook her head. "Love life? Who has time to fall for a guy with everything we are going through?" Sarah glanced at Jenny and then back to the dishes as she finished one bowl up and handed it over for Jenny to start drying.
Jenny(thearcfamily)	Jenny was not going to let it go that easily Sarah, "I've noticed the way you've been looking at a certain head of security, so you and Captain Becker huh?" she grinned as she took the bowl from Sarah and began to start drying.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Oh well... I mean... it's Becker... kind hard not to get distracted by him now and then...." Sarah felt her cheeks flush as he chanced a quick glance over to where Becker was trying to help get Connor untangled from the paper chain. She smiled. "He is something though..." she shook her head realizing what she was doing and then tried to recover. "I mean if I thought there was a chance of anything happening...."
Jenny(thearcfamily)	"Ok I will give you that," Jenny allowed with a smirk because yes she did have eyes, "I mean, you won't know until you try though? I've seen the way Becker looks at you, I think if you talked to him you might be surprised," she smiled encouragingly at that.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Do you think? I mean... he didn't seem too interested back when I first joined the team" Sarah said softly as she looked back at Jenny., "I mean I know I was the annoying new girl and all. But... Becker clearly wasn't keen on having anything to do with me. Do... so you think anything's changed?"
Jenny(thearcfamily)	"You know I think it has," Jenny said encouragingly, "I think now that Becker's had some time to get to know you, he knows what a wonderful person you are Sarah and I'm sure if he had the chance, he'd love to get closer to you,"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah smiled, feeling a bit encouraged by that. She quietly washed the next couple of plates and bowls and then nodded. "Ok, I... I'll talk to him. After the party and...." Sarah saw the look Jenny gave and she smiled shyly. "Ok fine, I'll talk to him during the party. see how things go."
Jenny(thearcfamily)	Jenny grinned at that, "there you are," she said with a triumphant look in her eyes, "spend some time with Becker, talk to him and I think you might be surprised where things will go with Becker, but you won't know until you try right?"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah swallowed nervously but nodded as she gave Jenny a smile. "Ok, you're right. Thank you, Jenny, sorry... guess I just needed someone to give me that final nudge." She looked back over to where the guys were getting everything set up and working on finishing decorating. "Wonder what Becker and Connor are talking about?" she said giving a nod over to them.
Jenny(thearcfamily)	Jenny smiled at that, "you're welcome," she said, "you'll have to tell me everything after you do," she followed Jenny's gaze back over to Becker and Connor, "honestly with those two it could be anything," she admitted with a grin.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"oh definitely will give you all the details" Sarah said with a nod as she watched Connor and Becker for a bit. "Ok I think that's the last of the paper chain," he said as he looked down from where he was standing on a chair as he finished handing up the homemade decorations. "How's it look Becker?"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"Considering we're making this with whatever scraps of paper we can find around the house, I think it looks just as good as any store bought decorations," Becker said approvingly from where he was sitting and admiring how the decorations looked, "I think we've done a really good job with this,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Well, its one of the nicest birthdays I've had regardless" Connor said and then realized how that sounded. "I mean Ive had some nice ones with Cutter but we never had birthday parties really growing up. Mum couldn't afford them with dad run off like he was. and then I just never bothered to celebrate once I was on my own other than a trip to the pub with Duncan and Tom." Connor smiled softly remembering those laid back birthdays with his mates. "But it's really nice to be able to celebrate with all of you."
Becker(thearcfamily)	"I know the birthday I had with you and Cutter was the best birthday I ever had, so I'm really glad that we can celebrate with you both, I know these last few weeks haven't been the easiest for you, hopefully this will help take your mind off things for a few hours at least," Becker said gently.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Aye, it's nice to have some semblance of normalcy in the midst of everything. And it... it is nice to know you all still care despite everything that has happened." Connor smiled as he climbed down off the chair and stood back to admire the decorations with Becker. "It's nice to be able to do something like this together. Though...." he said a grin spreading over his face "I cant help but think how much Rex would enjoy the decorations if he was here!"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"We will always care about you Connor, no matter what happens, we're behind you 100 percent," Becker assured him and then he had to give a laugh at that as he imagined Rex flying around the safehouse, "oh he definitely would enjoy the decorations, even though I think he might find them rather tasty," he said, "hopefully he's giving Christine hell with our Rex,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"He does have a taste for paper it seems... I've had to redo a few reports for Lester because Rex thought they looked tasty" Connor admitted with a laugh. "And I'm sure Christine has her hands full keeping two Rexies somewhat under control.' Connor smiled but it went a little sad. "I cant wait to see him again. I... I really miss him."
Becker(thearcfamily)	“It must be a Rex thing, our Rex definitely has a habit of doing that,” Becker smiled fondly and then his smile softened as he looked up at Connor, “I know he’ll miss you as well, just imagine how excited he’ll be when he sees you again after all of this,”
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Aye, it will be good to see him again" Connor nodded and then laughed. "I will probably be drowned with dragon kisses when I finally get to see him again!"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"He will definitely be happy to see you," Becker smiled fondly at that, "I'm sure he won't let you out of his sight once you're reunited,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Yeah I think he will be a semi-permanent attachment to my person for a while. But... that will be ok. I think I might have a wee bit of a hard time letting him go too" Connor said realizing there was a lump in his throat just then. He gave a small cough and then looked at Becker and gave a sheepish grin.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker understood and stood up to rest a reassuring hand on Connor's shoulder, "I know how hard everything has been, it will be nice to return to something familiar after everything, you'll both be reunited soon," he said gently, hoping that he was right in saying that.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor nodded and smiled at the reassuring gesture and words. He looked at Becker and then pulled him into a hug. "Thank you Becker, for everything you have done for me - even aside from all the Helen and Christine stuff. Thank you for taking the time to take an interest in me at all. Teaching me how to shoot, how to be less of a clutz out in nature... everything. I... it... it means a lot to me."
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker gratefully returned the hug, "you're welcome Connor, its been my pleasure, I've enjoyed being able to spend time with you and get to know you and I hope that we can continue," he smiled, "I'm looking forward to the time we can spend together in the future as well,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Aye, will be nice to be able to hang out like we used to- back when things were almost getting boring," Connor said with a grin as he let go of the hug. "Tonight will be good, something we all need I think" he said as he looked around at the team, some of the people he considered to be his family. "I'm looking forward to it!"
Becker(thearcfamily)	"We're all looking forward to to being able to celebrate this night with you," Becker smiled warmly as he kept his hand gently on Connor's shoulder, he would need to sit down shortly but he wanted Connor to know he had his support and was there for him, "it will be a nice team bonding experience,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Looking forward to it too. But I think we should go take a load off and enjoy the fruits of our labors." Connor didn't want to bring up Becker's leg and other injuries but he was worried about him. "Danny and Cutter got the furniture moved so I say we relax and wait till the girls say they need some help in the kitchen."
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker smiled gratefully at that, he appreciated Connor not brining up his leg but he definitely needed to sit down, "now that sounds like an excellent idea," he said as he sat back down, wincing a little at the effort, "I think we can definitely take a break til we're needed again,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	Connor nodded and grabbed one of the pillows from the end of the couch and handed it to Becker as he sat down. He glanced to the kitchen where Jenny and Sarah were still talking and Danny and Cutter were on their way over as well. "I still cant believe we are actually going to have a party, right here in a safehouse" he said with a smile as he looked at Cutter.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Becker was grateful for the pillow as he propped it up under his leg and got comfortable not he couch. "I know," Cutter smiled at that as they joined them, "I definitely never thought celebrating our birthdays was something we'd get to do with everything going on but I'm glad we can do this, it will be nice to celebrate,"
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"Aye, it's nice to have some semblance of normalcy in the midst of everything. And it... it is nice to know you all still care despite everything that has happened." Connor smiled as he climbed down off the chair and stood back to admire the decorations with Becker. "It's nice to be able to do something like this together. Though...." he said a grin spreading over his face "I cant help but think how much Rex would enjoy the decorations if he was here!"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Well you deserve it - we all do in a way" Sarah said from the kitchen with a smile. "And we should be ready to celebrate in not too long. Cakes are coming out now. We don't have anything really to make real icing with so hopefully a simple glaze will be enough?"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled warmly at that, "that sounds lovely, thank you Jenny and Sarah for making the cakes for us, I can't wait to try them,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Leave it to this crew to be able to turn a situation like this into something good" Danny said with a smile. "And that is what I love about this crew. We can come back from everything and make the best of anything thrown at us. And that is why we are going to get through this! And we are going to have a good time tonight to spite Christine and Wilder right."
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled at that, he really did have the best support around him and he knew Danny was right, that they always overcame everything that was thrown at them, "aye," he agreed, "I bet Christine and Wilder think we're really miserable right now hiding out, they have no idea we're about to have a birthday party,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Definitely got the upper hand in that regard. We've taken a licking but we're still ticking as I believe the expression goes." And Danny had to smile at the team, his team, and though he knew they were in a tight spot really, it was going to be ok as long as they were together. "How's that leg of yours holding up there mate?" Danny asked with a glance over at Becker as Connor went to help Jenny and Sarah get the cakes to the table.
Becker(thearcfamily)	"It has its good moments and bad moments," Becker admitted as he adjusted the pillow, "hopefully if I rest it enough I'll be right for the party," he wanted to be able to celebrate Cutter and Connor's birthday, he didn't want to have to go and keep resting his leg when it got to much.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	"Well, you can just keep resting it there" Sarah said with a soft smile as she came over after getting the cakes to the table. "There's only four chairs at the table anyway so two people would need to sit on the couch anyway. You and someone else can get the comfy seats out here" she said as she quickly glanced at Jenny and the looked back at Becker and gave a small grin.
Becker(anomaly_research_nerd)	Becker smiled warmly at that, feeling himself go a bit pink as he looked over at Sarah, "thanks Sarah," he told her, "that will definitely help if I can stay here," and then he hesitated, "Um ... would you like to join me on the couch? I mean I ... uh understand if you would rather sit at the table but um ...er..." his voice trailed off awkwardly and wow the floor was really fascinating there.
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah smiled, her own cheeks turning a little pink. "I'd like that... sitting here with you Becker" she said softy. My feet could use the rest after being in the kitchen for so long." He looked at Becker and smiled "and it will be nice to... to talk some. We... we haven't really chatted much lately and I... I think we should remedy that."
Becker(thearcfamily)	It really shouldn't be possible for Becker's cheeks to go that red, "I ..., I would really like that," he managed to stammer as he looked back up at Sarah, "I would ...um ... really like to spend more time with you,"
Sarah(thearcfamily)	Sarah's grin broadened as she looked over at Jenny who gave her a quick thumbs up. "Well it's settled then" she said as she took a seat on the couch beside Becker taking care not to disturb his leg any. "You two get comfortable! I'll bring over your cake in a minute' Jenny called out innocently though there was a delightful grin on her face. "Come on boys, there's cake to be had" Danny said as he gave a quick wink to Becker and hurried Cutter and Connor towards the dining room table so Becker and Sarah could have some privacy.
Becker(thearcfamily)	Becker blushed at that wink and busied himself with smoothing out a non existent wrinkle in the couch as Sarah joined him, "this has turned out rather well hasn't it? I'm glad that you suggested having this party, thank you Sarah,"
Danny(thearcfamily)	"Connor and Cutter deserved a good celebration this year. And the rest of us also earned some down time" Sarah said with a smile. As they started talking Danny headed for the table and took a seat as Jenny started to cut the cake and set out the slices.
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as he took a seat at the table, "this looks amazing, thank you Jenny, I can't wait to try this, it will be the best birthday cake ever," he declared.
Connor(anomaly_research_nerd)	"And I second that" Connor said as he took a seat next to Cutter. "Already the best birthday ever, thank you again for doing this for us. You all are amazing!"
Cutter(itsananomaly)	Cutter smiled as Jenny handed him a piece of birthday cake and he raised his plate in a toast of thanks, he took a moment to look around the table and at Becker and Sarah on the couch, he couldn't imagine celebrating his birthday any other way with his friends and family and then he settled down to enjoy the evening.