"So, how do I look?" Drew stood in front of Sean, straightening up his outfit. They were in Drew's room and were only moments away from the start of his birthday party.

Sean smiled at his son and said, "You look great." He laughed and said, "You also look so much like me at that age. It's jarring sometimes."

Drew smiled and said, "Did you actually dress like Eminem when you were my age?"

Sean shook his head, "I will never live that down."

Drew laughed, then looked at Sean and said, "I hate that I'm this nervous about my friends coming over."

"It's natural to be a little nervous."

Drew shrugged and looked at himself in the mirror. "Were you nervous when you first asked out mom?"

Sean nodded, "I was so nervous. Embarrassingly nervous," He smiled, thinking back to that infamous Friday morning. "I practiced what I wanted to say in the mirror in the boys' washroom, and then it all went out the window as soon as I walked up to her."

"Really?"

Sean nodded, "Yep." He looked at Drew and asked, "Are you planning on asking Oliver out?"

"God, no! I guess I'm just nervous because this is the first time I'm seeing him since I admitted to anyone that I had feelings for him." Drew turned to his dad and asked, "Are you sure I look okay?"

Drew was wearing a gray and black plaid shirt over a black graphic t-shirt with dark jeans and white sneakers. "You look better than okay." Sean walked up to him and said, "Here, I want to show you something I do to calm down."

Drew looked at his dad and said, "Oh yeah?"

Sean nodded, "It's a breathing exercise I do whenever I feel like I'm overwhelmed or nervous." Drew looked skeptical, but Sean said, "I promise it helps."

Drew smiled and said, "Okay."

Sean showed Drew what to do, and after a few minutes, Drew smiled. Sean asked, "Do you feel better?"

"Much better. Thanks, dad."

"You're welcome." Sean held out his arms and asked, "Now now do I look? Good enough to meet your friends?" Sean was wearing a navy sweater and jeans.

Drew laughed and said, "Yes. I can't wait for them to see you."

"When they see me, they'll know what you will look like at 30. Well, what you'd look like at 30 if you got into a fight with a file cabinet." Sean looked at his bruises in the mirror, then said, "Only you'll be way taller than me, hopefully."

Drew said, "Hey, at least you're not Mr. Del Rossi short."

Sean laughed and walked over to Drew's door. "Come on. Your friends will be here soon."

"I'll be right down."

"Okay." Sean walked out of Drew's room and down the stairs. He walked toward Emma and said, "Wow, that cake smells amazing."

Emma smiled and asked, "Is he okay?"

"He was a little nervous, so I showed him how I calm myself down. He should be down in a minute."

The doorbell rang.

Sean asked, "Should I answer it?"

Emma walked over to him, "Let me answer just in case it's one of his friends. They may faint at the sight of you."

"Very funny."

Emma opened the front door and smiled, "Well, hello there." It was Jay and Manny. "Come on in."

"Hey!" Sean walked over to them and hugged Manny then shook Jay's hand. "Did you have a nice night?"

They both blushed.

Emma closed the door. "I think that means yes."

Drew came down the stairs, "Hey!"

Manny said, "Hey, kiddo!" She handed him a bag, "This is for you."

"You didn't have to get me anything. Being here for my party is enough."

Jay put his hand on Drew's shoulder and said, "You are a big reason why we're engaged right now, so we probably should have gotten you a bigger present."

Drew smiled, "Thank you."

Emma said, "Well, come on in, sit down. Would you like something to drink?"

Jay said, "A beer."

Sean said, "You got it."

Manny walked into the kitchen with Emma, "The house smells amazing."

"Drew's favorite cake is funfetti cake, so I made him one." Emma smiled at Manny and asked, "So just how nice of a night did you have?" Manny held up her hand, and Emma grabbed it. "Oh, my God!"

Manny smiled, "We bought it yesterday."

Sean whistled and said, "That's a nice ring." He walked over to Jay with his beer.

Emma let go of Manny's hand, "It's beautiful."

"It's just a placeholder ring. It's, so people know I'm engaged, but we're going to design something nice."

"Wow, that's one hell of a placeholder ring." Emma smiled and asked, "So is he going to L.A. with you?"

"Not right away, but eventually, yes."

"I'm so happy for you."

Manny smiled and said, "You're next."

Emma looked into the living room at Sean and said, "We'll see."

Sean sat across from Jay and next to Drew. "So when are you moving to L.A.?"

"In a month or so."

Sean shook his head, "Man, I finally got you to work for me, and now you're leaving?"

"Sorry, buddy, but I'm in love." Sean smiled. "And speaking of that, when will it be your turn?"

Sean looked over at Emma and said, "Soon."

"How soon?"

He smiled and said, "Very soon."

Drew smiled and asked, "Can I help you, dad?"

"You would want to help?"

He nodded, "Yes. I want to go with you when you look for the ring."

Sean smiled, and pat Drew on the back, "I would love that."

"Cool." The doorbell rang again, and Drew stood up, "It's my party, I might as well make myself useful." He walked over to the door and opened it. It was Oliver, "Hey, come on in."

"Thanks!" Oliver walked in and looked around, "Happy Birthday, again."

Drew laughed, "Yeah, thanks."

"Here." Oliver handed Drew a gift bag. Drew peeked inside and could see it was a video game cartridge.

"You can finally meet my dad." Drew walked Oliver into the living room, and Sean stood up to greet him, "Oliver, this is my dad, Sean Cameron."

Oliver looked at Sean and said, "You're the one who saved Drew's mom's life all those years ago."

Sean nodded and said, "Yep. That's me."

"Wow," Oliver extended his hand, "It's an honor to meet you, sir."

Sean smiled and said, "It's nice to meet you too, Oliver, but you don't have to call me, sir. Sean is fine."

Oliver looked at Drew and looked at Sean, "I really can't believe how much you two look alike."

Jay chimed in and said, "Genes are a hell of a thing. I'm Jay."

"Hi."

Drew said, "Jay's going to be my uncle soon."

Jay smiled and shook Oliver's hand.

Emma walked over and said, "Oliver! It's so good to see you."

"Hi, Miss Nelson."

"Would you like something to drink?"

Drew asked, "Yeah, what do you want?"

Oliver shrugged, "Do you have any pop?"

Drew said, "Yep. Come with me."

The boys walked into the kitchen, and both Emma and Sean watched them. Manny noticed how closely they were watching Drew and Oliver and asked, "Okay, what's going on?"

Emma said, "Nothing."

Manny nodded and said, "Uh-huh."

The doorbell rang again, and Emma said, "I'll get it!"

This time it was Drew's friends Ethan and Madison.

"Hi! Come on inside. Drew and Oliver are in the kitchen."

Once all the kids arrived, Emma walked Sean over to the kitchen and said, "Ethan, Jake, and Maddie, this is Sean, Drew's father."

All three kids looked at Sean then looked at Drew. They all said hi, and Sean said hi back then Madison said, "Wow, Drew, you weren't lying about how much you look alike."

Drew smiled and said, "Mom, can we go downstairs?"

"Yep. When would you like to eat?"

Drew said, "I don't know. In an hour? I have a new game to play." He held up the present Oliver got him and smiled. "Oliver got this for me."

"That was very thoughtful, Oliver." Oliver looked embarrassed and Emma said, "I'll call the pizza place in half an hour or so. That'll give you an hour to play the new game."

"Perfect!" Drew smiled and said, "Thanks, mom."

The kids all walked downstairs, and Emma and Sean walked into the living room. Archie and Christine were running late, so it was just Jay, Manny, Emma, and Sean.

Manny looked at Emma, "So, what's going on?"

"Nothing."

"Because you're both acting weird."

Sean said, "It's nothing."

Manny narrowed her eyes at them, "Sure."

Emma looked at Manny and said, "We can't talk about it now. Let's just leave it at that."

Manny held up her hands, "Fine."

Emma asked, "So, did you have a nice night?"

Jay nodded and said, 'Yes. It was a very nice night."

"Good."

Sean looked at Jay and said, "I really can't believe you proposed in my hospital room."

Jay joked, "Neither can I, but I'm glad I did."

Manny rested her head on Jay's shoulder.

He asked Sean, "How are you feeling?"

"My stitches are itchy, but otherwise, I'm good."

Jay nodded, "Good. Please don't scare me like that again."

Sean smiled and said, "I won't. I promise."

As they were playing the game, Oliver looked at Drew and said, "Dude, I really cannot get over how much you look like your dad."

Drew kept his eyes on the T.V. screen and laughed, "Yeah, it was crazy when I first met him. I think he was also shocked by the resemblance."

Madison took a sip of her drink and said, "He seems cool."

Drew smiled and said, "He's really cool. He's a mechanic, and he owns an auto shop where they also mod cars and fix them up. He modded Kyle Lowry's car."

Ethan said, "No way, really?"

Drew nodded, "I met Lowry a couple of weeks ago. He got us courtside seats for the game, and we saw Drake too."

Madison nearly yelled her question, "Oh my God, did you meet him!?"

Drew shook his head, "Not yet."

Oliver turned to Drew and asked, "What do you mean, not yet?"

Drew shook his head and said, "Nothing. Forget I said anything." He then bashed the buttons on his controller for a few seconds and yelled, "Yes! I win!"

Oliver rolled his eyes and said, 'Best two out of three."

Madison stood up and asked, "Can I go upstairs and get another drink?"

Drew nodded without taking his eyes off the game on the screen.

She walked up the stairs and into the kitchen, "Miss Nelson, can I grab another drink?"

Emma turned around and said, "Of course, Maddie. Help yourself."

"Thanks."

Madison grabbed herself a drink, and Emma asked, "Oh, and can you tell Drew the pizza will be here in about 10 minutes?"

"Sure!" Madison walked back down to the basement and said, "Drew, the pizza will be here in 10 minutes."

He wouldn't tear himself away from the T.V. and just nodded.

When the pizza arrived, Emma grabbed some plates and napkins while Sean held one box. She said, "We might as well bring it downstairs. When Drew is into his games, it's hard to tear him away."

Sean smiled and followed her down the stairs.

"The pizza is here!"

Drew paused the game and stood up, "Thanks, mom."

"Thank your father. He paid for it."

"Thanks, dad."

"You're welcome, kiddo." Sean placed the box on the coffee table and looked around, "Do any of you need anything?"

Emma added, "Yeah if you need a drink, we can get it for you."

All the kids shook their heads, and they gathered around the pizza box.

"Okay, well, enjoy."

"Thanks, mom."

Jake said, "Yeah, thanks, Miss Nelson."

Sean and Emma walked up the stairs and sat at the dining table with Jay, Manny, Archie, and Christine.

After the adults finished their pizza, Manny and Jay told Archie and Christine the story of Jay's proposal.

Christine smiled, 'Well, it's about time."

Archie added, "Yeah, congratulations." He looked at Sean and Emma and asked, "So, are you two next?"

Sean grabbed Emma's hand and said, "Yes." Emma smiled, and Sean continued, "After what happened to me this week, we probably shouldn't waste any more time." He kissed Emma's hand and winked at her.

Jay said, "Well, if you need a good jeweler, we have one for you."

"Thanks, man."

Emma looked around and asked, "Is it almost time for cake?"

Sean nodded, "Yeah, let's get them up here. I can give Drew his present." Sean stood up and walked over to the basement door, "I'll do it." He skipped down the stairs and said, "Hey, kids, it's time for the cake."

Drew turned around and asked, "Oh no, are you going to embarrass me and sing Happy Birthday?"

Sean nodded and said, "Yes. Everyone gets embarrassed on their birthday. It's a tradition."

Drew groaned and said, "Okay, fine."

They all walked upstairs, and Sean had Drew and his friends sit at the dining table while the adults stood up. Emma walked out of the kitchen with the cake, and everyone started singing.

Drew looked around at everyone, and even though he was embarrassed about everyone singing the song to him, he was also happy to have his friends and family there for him. Especially his dad.

When they finished, Emma said, "Make a wish!"

Drew looked at his parents, then at Oliver and took a deep breath. He blew out the candles on one try. Everyone clapped, and Emma took the cake back into the kitchen. Sean joined her, and he wiped his face.

"Babe, are you okay?"

Sean nodded, "I'm happy." He looked toward Drew and said, "This was the first time I was able to sing Happy Birthday to my son."

Emma nodded and cut the cake. "I will make it up to you for the rest of our lives, I promise."

Sean smiled and kissed her cheek. "I know you will."

She handed him a slice of cake, "Can you give this to our son?"

"Yes." Sean smiled as he walked over to Drew, "Here you go, kiddo."

"Thanks!"

Emma cut a few more pieces and handed them out to the kids first, then Archie, Christine, Jay, and Manny took pieces for themselves.

Drew took a bite and said, "Mom, this is great."

Emma smiled and said, "Good, I'm glad."

Manny nodded and said, "Yeah, babe, this is so good."

"It has been a while since I've baked anything. I'm just glad it came out okay." Emma looked at everyone and said, "After we eat the cake, Drew can open his presents!"

Drew said, "I already opened most of them."

"You haven't opened mine or dad's."

Christine said, "Or ours!"

"Can we finish our game first? I'm about to beat Oliver for the third time in a row."

Oliver rolled his eyes and said, "You haven't won yet."

"I will." Drew asked, "So can we?"

Emma laughed and said, "Sure."

When the kids finished their cake, they went back down to the basement. Christine said, "It's good to see Drew hanging out with his friends."

Emma nodded, "I know." She put her arm around Sean's waist, "I think this one has something to do with it."

Sean said, "I don't know about that."

"It's true. Drew's behavior has changed so much since you've come into his life. He's doing better in school, and he wants to do things instead of staying home and moping." Emma leaned her head on Sean's shoulder, "You're the best thing that's happened to us."

Tears filled Sean's eyes, and he blinked them away. "Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Sean walked over to the couch and pulled out the frame to show Archie and Jay, "This is what I got, Drew."

Archie smiled and said, "That looks great."

Sean said, "We put it together last night."

Jay nodded, "I like the red border. He's going to love that."

Sean smiled.

Manny asked Emma, "And what did you get him?"

"Well, part of his present is the room downstairs, and I got him a gift card to IKEA so he can get all the furniture he wants."

Manny said, "That's great!"

Emma nodded, "Yep, he should love that. And Sean is going to help him pick out a paint color."

Jay smiled and said, "He's a lucky kid to have two great parents like you."

Sean smiled and said, "Thanks, man. Although now I feel like I didn't get him enough."

"Babe, you got him courtside seats, and locker room passes to a Raptors game."

"Well, technically, Kyle Lowry got him that."

Emma smiled at him and said, "Sean, that was probably the best night of his life up to this point, and it happened because of you." Sean nodded. "So, get those thoughts out of your head."

Sean nodded again and said, "Okay."

Oliver came up the stairs and saw the framed jersey, "Whoa! Is that one of Drew's presents?"

Sean nodded, "Yep. Do you think he'll like it?"

"Uh, yes, he's going to love that." He looked at Emma and said, "Can I have another drink?"

"Of course, sweetie. Help yourself."

Oliver walked over to the fridge and grabbed a can of pop. He walked back over to the basement door and said, "Thanks."

"You're welcome."

"I just thought of something." Sean looked at Emma, "I can probably put all the furniture together."

Emma laughed, "You were going to do that anyway."

A little while later, all four kids came back upstairs, and Sean asked Drew, "So did you win?"

Drew nodded and smiled, "Yep!"

Oliver shook his head, "I think he cheats."

"I don't cheat. You just suck at that game."

Oliver rolled his eyes and said, "Oh, whatever."

Sean laughed at them and said, "Yeah, you're definitely best friends." Sean walked over to the framed jersey and said, "I finally finished this for you, kiddo."

Drew's eyes lit up, and he said, "Dad, it looks so good! Thank you!"

"You're welcome." Sean handed it to him, and Drew looked at it.

"I love the red border. I think I want some red in my room."

Emma said, "Well, this might help." She handed him the IKEA gift card, and he gasped when he saw the amount, "Mom, are you sure about this?"

"Of course! You wanted a more adult room, so we're giving you a more adult room."

Drew hugged Emma and then hugged Sean, "You guys are the best." When he pulled away, he asked, "Can I show everyone what I want to do with the room downstairs?"

"Sure."

"Cool, thanks!" He took the framed jersey and gift card and walked to the basement door. His friends followed him downstairs.

Sean grabbed Emma's hand and smiled, "You know, I was right."

Emma turned to him and asked, "Oh yeah? About what?"

"About today being another good day."

Emma kissed him and said, "I love you."

"I love you."