The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
Margaret walked into the Zone a little early for her shift. It was her birthday, but since she'd just started she really couldn't see asking for the day off. Anyway, it wasn't like Bradley was home to celebrate with her. So she wasn't expecting anything like what she saw when she took her sunglasses off.
The band was set up with DG at the mic. There was a small stack of gifts on a table near the stage and Sophie was making her way out of the small kitchen with a cake, a number 23 candle lit sitting on top. Her steps slowed as she neared the stage and Raul counted off on his sticks. Wyatt played a quick chord on his guitar and Glitch picked up on the keyboard. With a rousing chorus of 'Happy Birthday' out of the way, Margaret blew out the candle and hopped up onto the stage.
"Thanks guys, I thought I was going to have to wait till Bradley got home to celebrate. But this is really awesome." She hugged each band member in turn and wasn't surprised when Glitch took a swat at her rear.
"That's only one. We've got all evening and 22 more to deliver Dollface. Happy Birthday." He said smugly, darting away from her to stand behind Wyatt. As if he'd offer protection.