"I'm surprised you didn't go straight for the forks," she said, getting up to help him find those. Locating a set of plates with unerring accuracy, she pulled two down and lay them out for him to serve.
"I know you're having a party on Friday, but I thought we should do something to mark the actual day. And I wanted to give you your presents," she said, stealing some icing for herself with one finger and an impish expression.