gifts for Sam;
A pile of boxes outside Sam's bedroom door the morning of his birthday contain the following:
to Sam, from Claire; Two t-shirts in a t-shirt box wrapped with computer keyboard print wrapping paper.
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A set of PC Diagnostic Dice in a smaller box wrapped in the above wrapping paper.
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An Annoy-a-tron in a smaller box wrapped in the above wrapping paper, with a note on it that reads For use in annoying workplaces to torment bosses who suck.
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to Uncle Sam, from Ben; A silk tie with a binary code print in a small crookedly wrapped and overtaped box.
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One of a set of USB Webcam Rocket Launchers, in a larger, but equally as crookedly wrapped and overtaped, box. The other of the set is for Ben's computer.
to Sam, from Dad & Mom; Sitting on the breakfast table next to the birthday breakfast Mary made is a card with a homemade gift certificate entitling Sam to a new Mac – the note inside the card reading While your laptop is newer tech, it deserves a break every so often so it lives longer. - and a computer/electronics store shopping spree, to be redeemed today with Mary.
to Sam, from Dad; Taped to the driver's side window of Sam's truck after he returns home from being out with Mary in the Impala is a birthday card with a very simple inscription.
Happy birthday, son. Love, Dad
While it might not be initially clear what exactly the card is referencing, on the seat of the truck is a small leather bound vehicle maintenance log. Though the log is new, it has several pages already filled with John's distinctive handwriting, listing 1) various parts replaced and the date and 2) various tune-up items and other preventative additions, such as undercoating and sealants, the date and their next scheduled date.
Further inspection will reveal that in addition to the repairs listed and things not listed (like paintjob touch-ups, new tires and hubcabs, etc), a brand-new flatop cover (with access panels for storage) has been installed on the truck bed and there is now an automatic hydraulic weapons locker near the tailgate that is fully stocked with both Sam's current weapons cache and hunter paraphernalia and some new weapons and paraphernalia, courtesy of John.
to Dean, no note; Left on Dean's bed days ago after the shopping trip is a t-shirt.