video message filmed from her phone. she is on the roof of her apartment building in nyc, the city skyline can be seen lit up behind her. she's wearing a party hat and is grinning stupidly at the camera. she smirks for a moment before opening up her mouth and singing off key.
"Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! You look like a monkey, aaaaand you shoot like one too." she snickers to herself. "Happy Birthday, old man! I know you don't like people to make a big deal about your birthday, but you know I have to do something. I miss you. A lot. The day the HPD stuck me in with you in Nu, I'd never have guessed this is where we'd all end up. But I'm glad we did. You're one of the best parts of my life, and nothing's ever going to change that. I know I'm a brat, and I steal your things, and I'll be disappointed if I haven't given you at least a few gray hairs, but you love me anyway. Because we're family." she pauses and smiles sweetly. "Wish I could be there for your birthday, but I will get a chance to see you soon. I've got a job to finish up here in the city this week, but next week I'm hitting Hawaii to spend the week with you and Steve, and maybe everyone else if they're lucky." she winks. "So have a happy birthday, eat a ton of cake, have a ridiculous amount of sex, and I'll see you soon."she leans forward and kisses the screen before the video shuts off.
her party hat has slid slightly off-kilter, and she is now wearing these as well. she has her hands folded under her chin and is giving the camera and extremely serious expression. when she speaks it's in a deep impression.
"I need you. I'm a mess without you. I miss you so damn much. I miss being with you. I miss being near you! I miss your laugh! I miss.." she pauses, still completely serious "I miss your scent. I miss your musk. When this all gets sorted out, I think you and me should get an apartment together." she finally breaks character and laughs. "Happy Birthday, Buck. It is so not the same without you around. I mean, there are a lot fewer food shortages now, but otherwise things completely suck." she grins. "I really do miss you. Which is why I'm going to come bug the hell out of you in about two weeks. I'm swinging by Hawaii to visit the old men next week, then I'm all yours. I will buy you ten birthday cakes, and you can eat every one of them yourself. That's how much I love you." she finally takes off the glasses and tosses them off screen somewhere. "Okay, I'm only going to be sentimental for eight seconds. Clock me." she checks her watch before looking back to the screen. "You're the best friend and partner I could ever ask for. I know you've always got my back, and I am always going to have yours. You're going to be a kickass mom, and that little baby is damn lucky to have you. I know I am. Happy birthday." she checks her watch again and grins. "One second to spare. BOOYA. Love you! Have a good birthday. I'll see you soon." she makes a silly face at the camera and yanks off the party hat before the message shuts off.