“Happy Birthday Edward!” Both Mom and Dad sag together. Today was my seventeenth birthday, they had thrown me a surprise party, well it wasn’t such a surprise anymore. There was a huge cake in the middle of the table, homemade. A couple of presents surrounded the cake, of all shapes and sizes.
“Thanks.” I told them both as Mom came in to give me a hug, and a kiss on the side of my cheek.
“My little Edwards all grown up.” She whispered in my ear. I hugged her back, until she finally released me. Then came Dad, he gave me a strong hug, and then a long look.
“Happy Birthday Son.’...
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