There are certain things that one is not supposed to do pertaining to one's lady friend, especially when one's lady friend is tall, strong, and has a sword.

Forgetting her birthday is one of these things.

At a certain point he stops scarpering around Corus trying to find something appropriate for her- she likes jewelry, but not ostentatious jewelry which is what happens to be in style, she has a few lovely kimonos and fans, and he doesn't want to get her a weapon under the circumstances.

Kel only smiles when Dom comes in empty-handed. "All I really wanted," she says, "is to be with you."

"I'll start making it up to you," he replies. "Right now."