Birthday Surprise

"Happy birthday to you"

"Happy birthday to you"

Jessica opened her eyes to a singing Rudy and Alison.

The had a tray of waffles and her favorite coffee.

Banana caramel waffles with a candle lit in the middle.

"Make a wish mommy", Alison said joyfully, hoping up and down, clapping her hands.

Jessica closed her eyes and made a wish, blowing out the candle.

Rudy left the tray on the bedside pedastal and gave her a large box, "From Ally and I"

Jessica's eyes lit up when she looked at the box. It was a white and red embroidered box with a blood red ribbon. She ran her hand over the pattern, it was smooth to the touch.

She carefully opened the lid, staring at its contents.

Inside lay a black chiffon and lace dress with red embroidered roses. She picked it up, feeling the soft material between her fingers, holding it up to her face, taking in the smell of new clothes.

She looked down and underneath the dress as a matching black scarf, and two little boxes.

She layed the dress beside her with