If I have one, that means you do, too. [ The smile sends a clear, growing warmth through him. He wasn't sure how this was going to go over, but...this is what he'd hoped. ] You're welcome.

[ To help him along, he picks up the cake. He'd thought to light the candles first. ]

You always make a wish first by blowing out the candles. Then we can eat and you can open your present.