A quiet birthday
Murdoch and Cliff decide to celebrate his birthday quietly.
Murdoch yawned.
"Happy birthday, love" Cliff said tenderly.
Murdoch smiled, nuzzling into his partner.
"Can this be a quiet day?" he asked, "Like, not a big party or anything."
"Oh, sure babe."
***
"hppy bd Murdoch!" Samuel texted.
Murdoch smiled fondly, and typed a "thanks".
The others got the memo, and though they naturally wished him well, they let him be with his bae.
Still in the height of pride month, he wore a cape. He and Cliff were at a cafe, a few other customers around. Cliff returned with two pumpkin lattes.
"Here we go" Cliff said.
Murdoch kissed Cliff, and the two enjoyed the warmth drinks together.
***
"So, was this day what you expected?" Cliff asked
They were both in bed, nuzzling each other, having just finished binging Clone High.
"Yeah, just what I needed."