"...happy birthday, happy birthday, happy birthday to you," Clara blew the candle after the blending voices of her mom, dad and Jaden ended.

Jaden stood silent at one corner as Clara's parents expressed their excitement for their daughter's new age. Excitement boiled within him but he knew he had to wait for the mini party to end before he would be allowed to take Clara with him.

Clara's mom lovingly fed Clara a bit of cake, "Happy birthday my darling,"

"Thanks mom,"

Clara's dad beckoned Clara forward, "Congrats on reaching the threshold of adulthood, my little princess."

Clara tucked herself in a warm hug with her dad, "Thank you so...