Looking away from him, Claudia asked, “Where's my birthday gift?" Instead of responding to the question, Bennett lifted her up from the bed.

With a startled yelp, Claudia wrapped her arms around his neck. "What are you doing?"

Bennett carried her to the balcony and instructed, “Look down, Mrs. Dreskin."

Claudia did as she was told and saw the rose-filled garden outside. They were definitely not there when she returned home Last night. Claudia looked at him in disbelief. "Did you make that this morning?"

“Last night."