“Well, does help to learn the language I think. Probably picked up on some stuff already, has been awhile.”
“Eh, maybe. Ideally, though, he’d wish himself about nine years older.”
“Well, he has the monopoly on not being able to tell anyone and making it not come true,” replied Tony with a snicker.
“All ready!” came a voice from the kitchen. Karen looked up to see her mother turn the lights out in the room, but illuminated by the candlelight. Sticking her head out, the adult cooed, “Bring the birthday boy on in here!”