When you are Mr. Prose, and it's your birthday, it's really not a big deal.  When you are Mr. Prose and it's your 40th birthday, it's still really not a big deal.  Andy has made it very clear that there was to be no party - definitely not a single surprise - no gifts, and nothing special.  To him, it's just another day and another decade.  Fortunately for the Mr., he has a Mrs.  who understands the importance of big deals.  (but also respects her husband's wishes and makes the big deal really only medium sized...)

There were homemade cards and 40 gifts - yes, forty.  And a gin and tonic in the shower and sushi after the Littles went to bed.

It was a good day, and probably the perfect way for AP to begin a new decade - and I'm excited to join him (but, I'll take a party in 2 years, on a beach, please.).