Apparently, I can teach you a lot here. Although, most everyone is decades ahead of even.

[ She smiles and then looks at him, her features softening even more than they already are. ]

Thank you, Jamie. For the birthday gift but also letting me figure this out in my own way. I didn't want to make it worse, by mentioning him.

[ Even now she can't say 'daddy' because it feels disrespectful even as she knows it will be fine. ]