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Happy birthday, Kiki!

Thanks, Claire.

What are you going to do for your birthday? When I was your age, I had

this really cool Star Wars theme party.

I'm not really doing anything.

What do you mean? Don't you want to have a party with all your friends?

Not really.

Why not? Birthdays are the best.

Maybe they're the best for you.

Okay, come on. Everyone loves them. Have you ever thought maybe I'm not everyone?

Can you just leave me alone?

Sure. Sorry I said anything.

And then she just gave me the silent treatment, as if I offended her. Well,

not everybody's a birthday monster like you. A girl's gotta celebrate!

Just don't get why her dad's not organizing anything, though. Does anyone

really remember their fifth grade birthday?

Of course I remember!

I dressed up as a stormtrooper, and everyone else came as Princess Leia.

Then just take her to the parlor, if it's that important to you. But that's

not enough!

I have an idea.

Gonna throw her a surprise party.

She... Said she didn't want to have a party. Yeah, why don't you just leave

the girl be? Trust me, she's gonna love it.

I feel like I've heard this before.

Yeah, I feel like every time you say trust me, it gets me in trouble for two

weeks. Yeah, I'm not getting good energy from this plan.

Okay, come on. Are you chicken girls or just plain chickens?

I really need your guys' help.

As if you're going to take Noah's answer.

Exactly.

Hi, Isla.

If you're here to brag about your math test.

I'm already aware you got an A, Claire. Excuse me, I keep my grades to myself.

I wouldn't exactly say that.

I'm very discreet.

But anyways, that's not what I wanted to talk to you about.

Although it wasn't A+. You're being more annoying than my mom. I'm actually more

interested in your younger cousin.

Allie? Why?

Nine-year-olds are a nightmare.

These days I have a little nightmare of my own. You adopted?

No, no, no. My mom has a new boyfriend who has a daughter. And for your

information, she's throwing a huge party later.

And that matters to me. Why?

We want to cordially invite Ally to the party. Good luck getting Ally to do

anything. She's impossible.

Maybe we could persuade her? Be my guest.

I'm going to pick her up right now. I have debate to practice right now.

Claire, come on.

Fine.

Nice to meet you, Ally. I actually babysit one of your classmates.

Do you know Kiki Harris?

What? Kiki's, well, kind of annoying.

Ally. What? It's true. Nobody likes her.

Still, that's not nice to say. I'm sorry. She's always so loud and

obnoxious. That's why she doesn't have any friends.

Kiki can be energetic.

Sounds like someone else I know.

She's always trying to get everyone's attention all the time. It's annoying.

Be giddy. Sorry.

Listen, I know Kiki can be a lot, but it is her birthday today, and we're

actually throwing a party for her later.

Will you come?

Yeah, no, sorry, not interested.

Come on, it'll be fun.

We're going to have snacks, drinks. That's cool, but... And I heard some

cute middle school boys are going to be there.

How cute?

Super. Fine, I'll come. And you'll bring friends?

Sure, whatever, but these guys better be really cute.

They call this a party? There's not a single cute boy here. Hold your horses.

Belle's out getting more snacks.

Isn't this supposed to be Kiki's party? Why should I be here if she's not?

Hey, have you ever heard of fashionably late?

Don't worry about your friend. She's on the way. She's not my friend.

I'm going. This party stinks.

Just wait.

What about the chocolates?

Claire's mom has some fancy ones in the kitchen.

What about any other fancy snacks?

Sure. We're on it.

So, how was your birthday today?

Did you have a good day at school?

Kiki, why are you ignoring me?

Why do you think? I don't know. Because you're trying to make me go to a party.

Party? What party?

Don't lie.

The kids at school were talking about it. But it's your birthday.

Shouldn't you want to have fun? I invited everyone and they're all at my

house. Why doesn't anyone listen to me? No, I do not want to have fun. And no, I

do not want to see anyone. Why can't you just have fun? Why can't you just leave

me alone?

Can we talk?

Look, I'm sorry. You said you didn't want to party and I should have

listened. It's my fault.

I hate my birthday anyway.

Why?

Because I used to do birthdays with my mom.

She always made me chocolate pancakes.

And now she's not here.

Today makes me think of her. Is that why you didn't want to party?

I thought if I didn't have a party, I wouldn't miss her so much.

I'm so sorry. I didn't get it. You just...

You never seem sad to me. I don't want to make everyone sad.

Kiki. I just want people to be happy, you know? So I'm always trying to be

excited and make them laugh.

I'm sure they appreciate that.

Not really.

Everyone at school hates me.

They think I'm annoying.

Have you ever just tried being yourself?

No.

Do you think that might help?

I met some girls today, and I think they'd really like you. The real you.

Really?

What you're going through is so hard, and I want you to know that it's okay to

be sad about it. Sometimes you just need to feel your feelings.

Thanks, Claire.

I guess maybe I should have a party. Of course.

You deserve it.

Oh my gosh, we're late. Come on.

They were supposed to be here 15 minutes ago. Where are they? We gotta keep them

busy.

I'm out of here.

Wait!

Look who finally decided to show up. I wasn't sure I wanted to come. My mom

used to take me shopping for my birthday. I love shopping.

At the Galleria?

Yeah, it's the best.

Wanna come sit over there?

Yeah.

Should we sit?

OMG, did you smell Mr. Walters today? He smelled like a swimming pool.

Ew.

And come over here to daddy. Good job, Claire.

Yeah, I really thought you were gonna mess this one up. She almost did. Okay,

okay, I'm not perfect.

But hey, couldn't have done it without you guys.

Claire, you're so good at this. What are we doing for Halloween?

Yeah, what are we doing for Halloween?

Halloween? I don't really know yet.

I think I have an idea.