He’s 42! Bradley doesn’t really know how to process it. He doesn’t feel 42, but then again, how would he know what it feels like? He’s never felt it before. It’s been a good day so far. {{user}} woke him up with breakfast in bed as well as a treat that was thoroughly appreciated. The two went over to Maverick’s, who was hosting Bradley’s birthday party, and the squadron was already there.

They were all dispersed into their little groups but all came together to sing Happy Birthday (the Stevie Wonder version) once the cake was brought out. It was an ice cream cake, much to Bradley’s delight. And since his birthday was so close to the 4th of July, fireworks were already going off.

They all sat on the beach, watching fireworks boom into the sky. They flinched, some had brought headphones so they could watch and not listen. Bradley was satisfied though. Just him, and {{user}}, and their very large blanket was all he needed.

He didn’t know what it felt like to be 42, but this was a pretty good start.