She still felt that Fred was angry with her, wanting to do more than that vine illusion months ago. But Caitlin didn't blame her. I would want the same thing. Guilt was something the older vampire still carried and probably would forever. And birthdays were difficult. Her first one since being sired felt so empty.
"Mmm?" Caitlin smiled, "I was..going to run through the woods and practice my vampire power/gift, whatever."