"Happy birthday, you two," Bradford gave one of his rare smiles, handing the two wrapped parcels - Buford's was bigger than Bentley's but they both rattled when handed over.
"Oh, thank you, Bradford!" Buford smiled, clutching his gift carefully to his chest. "I didn't get you a physical gift this year, but I really think you're going to enjoy supper tonight!"
Bentley squinted at his gift thoughtfully, before tucking it under his arm for now. "I'd say my gift was letting you two live another year so you can continue to torment me, but I actually spent money on real gifts for a change."









