The living room is decorated with balloons, ribbons, and birthday lights.
Amber carefully places the final decoration beside the cake. She smiles proudly as she looks around.
Dave walks into the room and stops in surprise.
Wow… Amber, you did all this for me?
Amber turns around with a big smile.
Of course I did. It’s your birthday. I wanted tonight to be special.
Dave looks around at the decorations.
I honestly didn’t expect this.
You deserve a good birthday.
Thank you, Amber. This means a lot to me.
Come on. The cake is ready, and I even got your favorite food.
You really thought of everything.
They sit together at the table.
Music plays softly in the background.
Amber brings the birthday cake toward Dave. The candles glow as Dave watches her.
Make a wish.
Dave closes his eyes for a moment. He smiles and blows out the candles.
Amber claps happily.
Happy birthday, Dave!
Thank you.
Amber cuts the cake and gives Dave the first piece.
Birthday boy gets the biggest piece.
You’re definitely trying to make this the best birthday ever.
Maybe I am.
They laugh together.
For a moment, everything feels peaceful.
Then suddenly—
KNOCK! KNOCK!
The laughter stops.
Were you expecting someone?
No.
Dave slowly gets up and walks toward the door.
Dave opens the door.
His expression immediately changes.
Standing outside is his ex-girlfriend.
She looks past Dave and notices the birthday decorations.
So… you’re having a birthday party?
I wasn’t really having a party. Amber just wanted to do something nice for me.
Amber walks closer.
Dave, who is she?
I’m his ex.
Amber becomes quiet.
Dave steps between them.
Please, can we not do this tonight?
How could you celebrate your birthday without me?
We’re not together anymore.
That doesn’t mean you can just forget everything we had!
Amber watches silently.
The ex-girlfriend walks inside. She looks around at the decorations.
You decorated the whole house for him?
Yes.
And you thought that was okay?
Amber remains calm.
Why wouldn’t it be?
The ex-girlfriend turns toward Dave.
You let her do all this?
She wanted to make my birthday special.
You should have told me!
Dave sighs.
Why would I have to tell you? We broke up.
The room becomes silent.
You really moved on that quickly?
Dave pauses.
I’m trying to move forward with my life.
Amber looks at Dave.
The ex-girlfriend notices the look between them.
So this is what this is about?
It’s his birthday. I’m not here to fight with you.
Dave steps forward.
Listen. I appreciate everything we had, but you can’t walk into my life whenever you want and expect things to stay the same.
His ex looks at him.
I just wanted to be part of your birthday.
Then you should have called first.
She looks down.
Amber gently places the cake back on the table.
Nobody needs to fight tonight.
The ex-girlfriend looks at Amber.
You really care about him, don’t you?
Amber pauses.
Yes. I do.
Dave looks at Amber, surprised by her honesty.
The ex-girlfriend takes a breath.
The tension slowly begins to disappear.
Dave sits down. Amber stands beside the table. His ex remains near the doorway.
I guess I thought I still had a place here.
Dave responds gently.
You’ll always be part of my past. But my life is changing.
She nods slowly.
I just didn’t expect to see this.
She looks at Amber.
I’m sorry for coming here and causing trouble.
Thank you.
Dave stands.
I hope you’re okay.
His ex gives a small smile.
Happy birthday, Dave.
Thank you.
She walks toward the door.
Before leaving, she turns around one last time.
I really did love you.
Dave looks at her.
I know.
She leaves.
Dave closes the door.
Dave returns to the table.
Are you okay?
Dave nods.
Yeah. It was just unexpected.
Then let’s forget the drama and finish your birthday.
That sounds like a plan.
Amber picks up the cake.
And you still have one important birthday tradition left.
What’s that?
Amber points toward the cake.
You have to eat another piece.
I knew there was a reason I liked birthdays.
They both laugh.
Amber turns the music back on.
Dave looks around at the decorations.
Despite everything that happened, he smiles.
Thank you, Amber.
For what?
For making tonight unforgettable.
Amber smiles.
The camera slowly pulls back as they continue celebrating.
The birthday lights glow warmly across the room.