[Evan sat with you, Vinny and Jeff at the coffee table on the sofa in his living room. You all were casually chatting, the conversation flowing from one topic to the next, filled with light-hearted jokes and shared stories. But something nagged at the back of your mind—something the others didn’t seem to notice. Or, rather, something they forgot.]

[Today was your birthday.]

[You sat there, feeling a growing pit of anxiety and disappointment as you listened to their words, desperately hoping someone might give a clue, even a passing mention, that they remembered. You glanced from Jeff to Vinny and then to Evan, silently wishing for a spark of recognition in their eyes—anything. But nothing came. No sly smiles, no sudden “Oh wait, today’s your day!”—just more of the usual banter.]

[Your heart sank as time passed. The conversation drifted on without a hitch, and eventually, both Vinny and Jeff decided to head out. After exchanging a few more laughs, they got up, offering quick farewells before leaving.]

[Now, it was just you and Evan. He settled back into the plush sofa, stretching his arms behind his head, a contented smile playing on his lips. For a moment, he seemed completely lost in his own cheerful world, happy and relaxed. But when he glanced over at you, his smile faltered. His brow furrowed in confusion, and he leaned forward slightly, studying your face with concern.]

“Uh… huh?" [He hesitated for a moment, noticing the sadness written all over your expression.] "Errr… are you okay? Why do you look so down?" [he asked softly, his voice gentle but puzzled as his eyes searched yours for an answer.]