Chapter 7: It's the thought that counts

No one complains when Roger lets them out of training earlier than usual.

"Saige is so excited you guys are coming over for dinner," Roger says as they leave the training grounds.

"Cam is cooking, so of course, we'll be there," Jael teases.

"I should make you run laps for that, but I'll let It slide, this time because it's Lia's birthday."

“So kind of you,” Jael grins. Lia and Tyler just watches the back and forth with amusement. Tyler was familiar with the fact by now that Jael will argue with anyone no matter what power or authority they might have. Her friends and family having to rein her in. Or at least that is how she was when it came to defending, and sometimes just interacting with, people she cares about.

“Go home,” Roger tells them all as he shakes his head. “Happy birthday, Lia.”

“Thanks, Roger.”

They all head home to get ready for her birthday dinner. She lets herself into her home. It is quiet, as it usually is this time of day. Her brother is on patrol, but he alw