[ tucker hunkers down under his chin and wash doesn't comment, moving his book to his other hand to read it over tucker's shoulder. when he speaks again, offering to let wash in on the message, wash has to think about it. ]

I mean... I could still wish him a happy birthday. Kids like extra happy birthday wishes, right?

[ he lets out a breath. ]

I don't have to, though. If you think it'll be - weird or you're worried about it getting long.