"Hmph," she murmured, kissing his jaw one more time before going back to the kitchen. "Fine. But you have to blow them out."
"Thank you!" she said cheerfully as she came around and put a few candles in the cake with deft fingers. She lit them up and kissed his cheek. "Happy birthday," she said quietly.
She cut the cake, passing him a slice. Tom came over to her, and she widen her eyes. "Ah, damnit. Go ahead and eat, Craw. I forgot to feed Tom."