In front of Maggies office building, Bobby leaned casually against the door of a taxi, a smug smile playing on his lips. Over the last several weeks hed put into motion a plan for celebrating Maggies thirtieth birthday. Hed coordinated with Michael and Ben to ensure that the whole celebration would take place across four days, with one surprise after another.
You need to take off work on the Friday before your birthday, hed told her.
Maggie had eyed him suspiciously. Why?
Beautiful women with birthdays coming up soon should not ask questions, hed replied, kissing her nose lightly. Ill meet you in front of your work at 4:00 sharp on Thursday afternoon. Bring your suitcase packed for the weekend.
Shed giggled. I need a suitcase? What should I take?
Pack tropical, hed answered cryptically.