Hugo had been looking forward to Mum's birthday dinner ever since Dad had told him of the plan. He wished they could get her a fabulous present, but the cake was brilliant.
"Gotta watch him Mum, or Dad might turn to a life of crime after this is all over. He's quite good at it." He grinned cheekily at his father, even as his gaze slid over to the cake, which was chocolate upon more chocolate. But, this was about Mum, so the cake could wait.