Mel
I can get all of the above. I know she's had plenty of birthdays with me, but this is my first one with her. I want it to be special.
This her didn't know you for all those years before coming here. It isn't something she can help, really. But you're her daughter, she loves you no matter when you come from or how long it is until you actually come into her life. As for her and Adam... He does seem somewhat disrespectful It'll work itself out. Dad hated Leo, and that worked out all right in the end.