"Well. I know that I can't imagine sharing a birthday with anybody else!" Gen grinned, then leaned over to hug Penny once more. She sobered a moment later. "No, I suppose they wouldn't find it quite as amusing. Mother wouldn't, at least. I can just imagine how upset she'll be by tomorrow."
She sighed, then shook her head. "I know," she added, her voice soft. "I had always rather thought you would be, too. I..didn't know where I'd be, to be honest. Twenty always seemed so far away."