"Fortunately we have a whole year to figure it out." He could figure it out by then, or she would. Either way, if that's what she wanted the could make it happen.

Jess committed her birthday to memory, just a couple months away, less even, but plenty of time for him to scheme something it. "Oh no no, I'm quite capable given enough time and motivation." Both of which were bountiful in this case. He'd grown into a much more thoughtful human being as an adult, as she was already aware, if birthdays were important to her, then he would make it happen.

Thoroughly relaxed, Jess looked up at the ceiling sky again for a moment before closing his eyes. He could easily get used to this, that was for sure.