"Mama, mama!" Two excited voices shouted and Caitlin barely had anytime to register that it was her daughters who were calling for when they came flying in, jumping on the bed as they went.

"Girls, gently," Caitlin scolded softly but they took no heed of her warning.

"Mama, it's my birthday!" Olivia shouted and lowered her voice several octaves when she noticed her mother raise any eyebrow at her.

"I mean, it's my birthday," she said more quietly and Caitlin chuckled softy as she pushed her six year old's hair off her forehead.

"I know baby. Happy birthday," she said softly and hugged her daughter tightly before looking at Charlie, her youngest daughter.

"And why are we so excited this morning, Charlie?" Caitlin asked and the little girl shrugged.

"It's Liv's birthday," she replied nonchalantly but Caitlin knew there was more so just waited patiently to find out.

"Fine, Liv said I can keep any of the presents she doesn't like," Charlie caved and Caitlin turned her eyes on her eldest.

"Olive Renee!" Caitlin reprimanded but far from looking guilty, she shrugged a shoulder.

"What? It's what Aunt Iris and daddy do when they get a gift they don't like, they swap them," Olivia replied and Caitlin's eyes fell on her sleeping husband and narrowed.

"Do they now?" Caitlin muttered and knew that from the way his breathing stilled, Barry was awake.

"Thanks a lot, Liv," Barry grumbled as he opened his eyes.

"Sorry, Daddy," Olivia mumbled before grabbing Charlie's hand.

"C'mon Charlie, let's go get you set up with some cartoons and we'll wait for Mom and Daddy to come down and get breakfast going," Olivia said before walking her sister out of their room and shutting their door softly.

"So," Caitlin began and watched as Barry winced, "you and Iris exchange gifts, huh?"

"I've never exchanged a gift you've given me, I swear. It's mainly gifts I get from Felicity," Barry replied earnestly. Caitlin stared at him for a moment before rolling her eyes.

"If you say so," she laughed and he nodded his head quickly.

"I do say so," he confirmed before stealing a kiss, their first kiss of the morning. Caitlin leaned into the kiss eagerly, never failing to be surprised by the fact that each kiss was different, no matter how many kisses they had shared over their decade of being together. Smiling slightly, she brushed her nose against his.

"C'mon, we better get down there. You know we only have a few hours before everyone descends onto us," she murmured and he nodded his head. After the pair took a quick shower together and got dressed, they made their way downstairs hand in hand. Caitlin smiled fondly at the sight that greeted them. Her two babies sitting in front of the television, entranced by whatever cartoon was playing. They normally didn't like a lot of television on in the house, but considering it was a Saturday and Olivia's birthday, they bent the rules this time.

Kissing her jaw softly, Barry turned to look at his daughters.

"What does the birthday girl want for breakfast?" Barry asked softly and Caitlin watched at just how fast Olivia's head snapped up.

"French toast!" Olivia squealed and Caitlin laughed. Out of her two daughters, Liv was definitely the one who had inherited her father's love of food and could definitely give him a run for his money. Sharing a fond smile with her husband, she nodded her head.

"Of course, sweetheart," she replied and walked into the kitchen to get the food started. After speaking a little more to their daughters, Barry followed her in and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Babe?" Caitlin asked.

"Hmm?"

"You need to get the coffee going," she laughed and watched as Barry frowned.

"I swear, all you want me around for is the coffee," he muttered but Caitlin knew he wasn't actually mad so swatted him on the shoulder.

"And don't forget, your ridiculously charming smile," she added with a wink and laughed as he rolled his eyes.

Just then the doorbell rang and Barry went to go answer it after starting the coffee pot.

"Where's my goddaughters?" Caitlin heard Cisco's excited voice booming through and smiled.

She wasn't surprised that he'd show up the day of the party early. In fact, she'd be surprised if he hadn't. Caitlin listened as her girls ran to their uncle and attacked him in hugs and kisses. Perfectly content with the way her morning was going, she went back to making the breakfast. Five minutes before she called everyone in, Cisco walked in.

"Morning, Cait," he said as he placed a kiss on her cheek and she hugged him with her free arm.

"Morning, Cisco," she replied before plating the French toast.

"Liv, Charlie, breakfast!" Caitlin called and listened to the pitter patter of soft feet running across their floor. She looked up to see them come flying through with Barry hot on her heels.

"Walk," she said uselessly and the three flashed her apologetic grins as they sat down.

Cisco caught her eye and laughed.

"Some things never change, do they?" Cisco asked quietly and Caitlin shook her head fondly.

"Nope," she agreed before they all tucked into breakfast.

Afterwards, the girls stayed long enough to load their dishes into the sink and then ran to Olivia's room to get ready for the party.

Cisco looked at Caitlin and sighed.

"Look, Cait, there's a reason why I came over so early," he murmured and Caitlin looked up from wiping up the table to notice an apologetic look on her best friend's face. Barry spotted it too.

"Cisco, what is it?" Caitlin asked softly. He took a steadying breath before handing over the newspaper he had stuffed in his jacket.

"I figured you two hadn't had time to look at this yet. I snagged it off your driveway once I got here," he muttered and Caitlin frowned as she took it. She read it for a moment before sitting down.

"Babe?" Barry asked in concern as he placed a hand on her back, steading her.

"What is it?" Barry asked softly, but Caitlin couldn't, wouldn't answer, so he took the newspaper and read the article in question before looking up.

"He's getting out?" Barry hissed and Caitlin ran a hand over her face.

"Barry, he did his time. He's a free man," she murmured and watched as Barry's hand clenched by his side.

"No."

"There's nothing we can do about it right now," Caitlin murmured, "let's just let Liv enjoy her day and then we'll worry about this tomorrow, alright?"

Barry stared at her for a long moment before sighing.

"Alright," he agreed and placed a kiss to her forehead.

"But Caitlin?" Barry asked and she looked up at him.

"Nothing, and I mean nothing is going to happen to you just because that monster is out of prison," he promised and Cisco nodded his head firmly.

"I know," she whispered. However, that didn't stop the fear that bubbled up whenever she thought about the truth: Jay was out of prison. Not knowing how much time she had left with them, Caitlin vowed to make sure she spent her days with her family as much as possible, hoping against hope he'd leave them alone. Her gut told her otherwise.