*Three weeks later*
GINGER
"Goddess, it's been such a long week!" I flopped onto the bed after showering and throwing on some sweats on a Saturday night in late October. "Your alpha schedule is no joke," I griped to Tyce. "I'm ready to go to bed now."
"Do you think you could stay awake for a little bit longer?" He came over and sat on the bed. "Because I have a surprise that just came today."
"A surprise? Have I been so busy that I didn't even realize it's my birthday already?" I joked.
"It's a 'just because' kind of surprise."
"Goddess, stop, Tyce. I can't do all this sweetness. I need a dentist! I think I'm getting cavities."
"Okay, the surprise isn't really for you. It's for Splinter anyway. Are you ready for me to bring it in?"
"Well, if it's not for me, you should ask Splinter
