After a scene with Rachel, Ethan began to change out of his costume, ready for a quick breather. All the lights went dark, house ones included. Before he had a chance to ask, twenty-six flickering birthday candles came out from nowhere, accompanied by a horribly toned rendition of “Happy Birthday.” So much for a quiet celebration. Someone brought Ethan a cake, the candles of which he quickly blew out the minute it came close to him. The lights rose and the entire crew cheered. Another person dragged Ethan over to a catering table set up in his honor, where cupcakes aplenty sat ready for the hungry crew workers. Just looking at the cupcakes, and knowing the show’s producers, the treats were likely those savory, gourmet seven-dollar Beverly Hills cupcakes. Ethan had never been a fan. Cupca

