Potsie and Ralph both talked with Fonzie. Since it's Richie's birthday, they didn't want to forget their friend's special day.

"Fonz, have you noticed what day it is today?"

Ralph was the first to speak.

"Yes, I do. Why would a couple of nerds ask a silly question like that?"

"Do you know it was Richie's birthday today?" Potsie asked.

"Time flies, but I think I almost forgot, but thank you for reminding the Fonz."

"You're welcome. Richie is with Mrs. C today. I'm sure why Lori Beth isn't with Richie today."

Ralph nodded.

"Lori Beth is usually there with Richie for his birthday. I wonder why she isn't this year," Potsie replied.

"I'll give Richie a card and wish him happy birthday," Fonzie told Potsie and Ralph.

"Potsie and I already did that. I'm sure Richie would like to hear from you this time."

"Friends do this on their special day to wish them happy birthday. Some people don't. Maybe I'll see if I could treat Richie to anything he wants."

"Not a bad idea, Fonz. I'm sure you're going to come up with something," Ralph said.

All Fonzie did was roll his eyes but said nothing. Even though both Potsie and Ralph can be nerds, Fonzie still saw them as friends.

"Do you know if Joanie will be there when the Fonz arrives?"

"How am I supposed to answer that, Potsie? Don't forget Joanie has been seeing a lot of Chachi."

"I almost forgot about hat. Maybe Joanie thought Chachi is more important to spend time with Richie since today is his birthday."

"You make sense there, Potsie. I'm sure Richie will tell us everything."

"He usually does. Since Mr. C isn't here to celebrate Richie's birthday, Richie probably knows by now that Mr. C is with Richie right now from his spirit."

"Nice thought. Are we done here?" Ralph asked.

"I sure am. What do you have in mind for now?"

"I think we should go to the nearest grocery store and find a birthday card for Richie."

"Let's scram out of here."

So both Ralph and Potsie headed for their cars in the parking lot and headed to the grocery store.


While Ralph and Potsie were in the grocery store, Fonzie drove to the Cunninghams'. He wanted to with Richie happy birthday in person instead of a telephone call. Fonzie parked his motorcycle in the driveway and headed for the front door. This time Fonzie knocked on the door.

"Hello, Arthur. Come on in."

"Tanks, Mrs. C. Where is Richie?"

"He's in the living room."

Fonzie walked outside the kitchen and now was in the living room.

"Hello, Fonz."

"I hear today is your birthday."

"Of course it is. I suppose that Ralph and Potsie probably told you."

"Of course they did. Where's Lori Beth?"

"Mom wanted to spend the day alone with me for the day. Lori Beth didn't seem to mind. She should be back soon."

"Where's Joanie?"

"I don't know, but I think she is around Milwaukee somewhere with Chachi."

"Those two have been seeing a lot of each other lately."

"I know, Fonz. I think Joanie and Chachi could use some space."

Fonzie nodded.

"I hope Joanie didn't forget your special day today."

"She usually doesn't."

"Mom!"

Marion joined Fonzie and Richie into the living room. Richie had been on the couch for a long time, and since it was Richie's birthday, Marion didn't want him to do anything for himself. She found Fonzie sitting in Howard's chair. Ever since Howard had died, his chair was still in good shape.

"What happened to Joanie?" Richie asked.

Marion silently told herself that question would come up.

"She's with Chachi."

"I'm not surprised. I hope she remembers my birthday."

Marion didn't see that coming. Marion hated to share this with Fonzie around, but she did it anyway.

"I don't want to share this with you, Richard."

"What do you mean by that?" Fonzie asked.

"Joanie told me this morning she almost forgot your birthday."

"It looks like almost everybody's been forgetting my birthday. How about you, Fonz? Don't tell me you forgot also."

Fonzie hated to say this, but he did it anyway.

"I almost did, but I'm grateful that Ralph and Potsie were there to remind me."

Richie didn't like hearing this from the Fonz, but didn't bother to say anything. Richie never thought about this, but was happy Lori Beth still remembered.

"Did Joanie say why she almost forgot about my birthday?"

"No, she didn't tell me, Richard. I'm sorry your friends forgot this year."

Richie then said, "Mom, would you mind if I have some water?"

"I should be back shortly."

Then Marion went back to the kitchen. A few minutes later, while Marion was still in the kitchen, Potsie and Ralph drove up in the driveway at the same time.

"Looks like the Fonz is here, Potsie. Let's get inside and see if Richie would be in the mood to see us."

"Why wouldn't he be in the mood?"

That didn't make any sense to Potsie. He was the one who was in charge of Richie's card.

Neither of them bothered to think about bothered locking their cars. Ralph rang the doorbell this time. Marion finally left the kitchen and gave Richie his glass of water.

"Thank you, Mom."

"You're welcome, Richard. I'll go see who's at the door."

Richie and Fonzie watched as Marion opened the door. It indeed was Ralph and Potsie.

"Hello, Warren and Ralph. Why don't you come in?" Marion asked invitingly.

"Thank you, Mrs. C."

So Marion watched as Richie began to sip his glass of water as Ralph and Potsie approached the living room.

"Hello, guys."

"Hi, Rich. We wanted to stop by and give you this."

"Should I open the card now?"

"Only if you want to. Happy birthday, Rich," Potsie said.

"Thank you, guys."

That was all Richie said at the moment.

"I heard you guys reminded Fonzie about my birthday being today."

When Richie finished talking, Ralph, Fonzie and Potsie watched as Richie picked up his glass of water for a second time.

"We did. This is why Ralph and I came over so we could give you a card."

"Thank you. I appreciate this," Richie said as he took the card out of the envelope.

"What does the card say, Cunningham?"

"'Today is your special day for a friend like you. Hope this would be a good day. I'm lucky to have a special friend like you. Happy birthday.'"

"That was a nice card," Marion said and read the card.

"I was the one who chose it, Mrs. C," Ralph said.

"That was very kind of you, Ralph."

"You're welcome. It's true you are a special friend," Potsie said.

"Thank you, guys. I appreciate hearing this."

"I've got to get going. I'll talk with you soon, Cunningham."

"All right, Fonz. See you next time."

"We're thinking that Fonz had the right idea. Sorry this was a short visit, but I'm going to pick up Jay and Norman. They're staying with a friend.'

Norman and Jay were his adopted children. Richie once again thanked his friends and both of them walked out of the house.