Adam sat tapping his foot to the beat of the music, eyes closed but singing along loudly (and very off-key), opening his eyes he saw a couple of people looking at him, some frowning, some trying to hold in their laugh. He really couldn't care less what people thought, in his opinion if people just lived and did what makes them happy without worrying about what others thought, there would be a lot less depression and anxiety going around. He gave a wink to the couple still staring at him which made girl blush and the guy look away uncomfortable. With a chuckle, he started getting his things together to get off at his stop, well will you look at that, he was the nut on the subway today.<br/><br/>Walking quickly to the coffee shop (Whoops looks like he was going to be late again) talking about late, he would have to really move if he didn't want to be late to the party, luckily he had no problem running in public like a madman. With a big goofy grin on his face, he entered the coffee shop to start his shift.  Sticking his hand into his jean pockets to make sure the present was still there, he still had to wrap it, shit he forgot to do that, but he would find something, it was for Avalon after all, his smile grew even bigger, he was a very lucky man to have such great friends, more like family than friends really. Life was good, and today could only make it better.<br/><br/><br/>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br/><br/>Nina waited until Alex left the house before she quickly slipped into the shower to get ready to leave the house herself. She was planning on going there early since she wanted to see if she could perhaps help with last-minute planning or activities. She also still had to finish the cake she had baked for Avalon in secret. She had wanted to buy her a gift, but Alex had taken control of her finances and would pick up on her buying a gift. He was getting better every day, he really was, but his daughters were still a tender subject. One day they would reconnect, she was sure of it, but until then they needed some space and she knew buying his daughter gifts would anger him, even if she used her money.<br/><br/>She felt bad for lying to Alex, she never liked lying to anybody. But she had little choice, she wanted this day to be special for Avalon and she knew that the young woman would never truly enjoy her special day if she was scared her father may show up. So she told him after work (she was a vets' assistant) she was going to go volunteer at a homeless shelter until 5 pm then go home. She had been careful all weak so he would not get suspicious, but with Alex, one can never be sure. She quickly put the troubling thoughts from her mind. No, today was a good one, a great one, and she will help to make it as special as possible.