The entire Wayne household seemed to be determined that Ruby needed more of a birthday than just a present from her father. So they planned a surprise party.
Dick kept her busy all day by showing her his trapeze routine and helping her with her flips.
Meanwhile, Jason, Bruce, and Alfred called the team and set up the decorations.
Wally and Kaldur ended up being the only ones who could come, which was fine with Ruby since she hadn't wanted a party anyway. She had to admit that Alfred made great cake though.
She only got a couple of presents, a collapsible, titanium staff from Robin and Jason and a bracelet from Wally, but she hadn't really even wanted those so she was more than fine with it.
All in all it was a good day.
The next morning she packed up her things and prepared to leave. Bruce, Alfred, and the boys met her down by the front door. Robin was going back to the mountain with her, so that was something, at least.
Jason was extremely upset that she was leaving. He hugged her tightly and it was hard to pull him off. Ruby soothed him as best she could by repeating her promise to be there if she was ever needed.
She was just about to get into the car with Dick when Bruce placed a hand on her shoulder to stop her.
"Thank you, Ruby. You're welcome here anytime. Consider Wayne Manor your home."
She twisted around to smile gratefully up at him. "Thank you, sir. I'll do that."