[There's the second or two as he bites on the lollipop again, this time to hide his sigh of relief.]
There, see? You didn't have to look so suspicious of me! I'd have told you if I knew... I know this is a big deal for you, Art.
[There's a pause, again, and seeing how Art is going back to his usual self... Birthday grins, slow and small at first before it widens into one of his usual amused smirks.] Maybe we should throw you a party! When's the last time you've been to one that wasn't work-related?