"I always recall you rather enjoying surprises," he teased her with that cheeky grin of his, knowing full well that while she did enjoy a little mystery now and then all of this secrecy lately had to be driving her mad. "Besides, it's all going to be very worth the torment, I promise." He'd already started on planning her birthday out - a simple, romantic evening for the two of them. He wanted her happy and stress-free, otherwise he might have thought to do something broader and include her sister or maybe even Kiernan.
The pair seemed to be settling quite easily into their new 'coupledom.' The pet names, the easy touches...all of the tension of recent weeks seemed to just evaporate as they sat there snacking and watching a movie, Sam's newest birthday present curled comfortably in her lap.
His arm looped around her shoulders as always, letting Sam lean into him as she relaxed on the couch. Prince seemed pretty comfortable too, his head resting against Sam's thigh as the little guy drifted off. He was happy to sit there with the other two cuddled against him, drinking his beer and munching on the occasional pretzel. All in all, it made for a perfect evening.