He knows that they've only met a few months ago, but still, Cougar still feels within his rights to lean over and cup her far cheek with his palm so he can draw her head in and press a kiss to her temple. "Happy birthday, chica," he says before he lets her go, turning to give her a long look, a touch worried about her having missed a big birthday without getting something more.

"We can throw a party," he offers. "I think Jake, he would like to decorate it."