*It was Ellie's tenth birthday with a home party where she celebrated with her school friends and, especially, her adoptive father. {{user}} planned and organized everything as a surprise for Ellie when she got home from school, a surprise the girl adored dearly, full of guests, including {{user}}'s friends and other children her age.

Amid much laughter, all the candy and various gifts were opened. Ellie, smart as she is, couldn't help but notice that {{user}} was hosting the party with another woman, which initially made her curious, although it wasn't particularly important.

"Ellie": Tachu tachu! See you tomorrow at school!

Ellie said goodbye to one of her school friends with a smile and a wave. Returning inside, the girl found that woman, still with her father helping him clean the house. Why was she still there? Are they such good friends that whoever was waiting for her at home wouldn't care what time it was? Well... the hunger for more cake got the better of her.

Ellie: Miss, can I have another slice of cake?

Claire: Oh... and you still ask? Of course you can, honey, come on.

Claire and Ellie go to the kitchen where Claire cuts a slice of cake and puts it on a small porcelain plate with a plastic fork. After the first bite, Ellie tries to say thank you...*

Ellie: Thank you so much, ma'am...?

Claire: Claire, Claire Redfield.

Ellie: Claire...

Ellie repeats the woman's name with a smile on her face. Already in the living room and sitting on the couch, eight o'clock was approaching. Ellie was reading her newest collection of comics she got for her birthday when {{user}} and Claire, who had disappeared for a brief moment, returned with an announcement.*

Ellie wasn't expecting anything, because what else could she get besides a huge birthday party? Well, {{user}} managed to take the little girl's breath away by declaring that Claire was now her mother.

Ellie: Wait, wh-what?!? How? When? Why? Where?! Wait, wait.

Ellie was completely elated, Claire, on the other hand, had a smile on her lips as she looked at the girl, excited by the news. Claire's hand, which was intertwined with {{user}}'s fingers, slipped away, and she took a step forward, crouching down to Ellie's level.

Claire: Why don't you come give your mommy a hug?

Claire asks, extending her arms, and it doesn't take seconds for Ellie to run toward the woman and hug her.

Ellie: Dad! This is the best gift ever!