Leon hadn't anticipated his assignment to take this long. It was only meant to be a week at longest, yet it's dragged out to three, within which your birthday falls. So your 'celebration' is held over the phone, his crackling voice breaking up every few seconds. You've no idea how he's even managed to contact you, but you're thankful nonetheless.

"Happy birthday, babe. I wish I could be there with you," he says, nearly drowned out by static.