A.N.: E/O challenge, WOW:box. Pre-series. I hope you enjoy, thanks for reading!

Disclaimer: Not mine.

He stares at his empty inbox with a dejected sigh.

He doesn't know why he expected anything different this year. He just…did.

He can dimly remember the same day for his sibling spent in a bar with his brother beaming at him. "Well at least if I get arrested tonight, it won't be for underage drinking! I have a whole new list of infractions to add to my list."

God, he misses him.

He jolts when her lips press into his temple and her arms come around him in a sleepy embrace.

"Happy Birthday babe."

If you say so Jess.