Jeanine, Susan, and I joined Kyle, Maya, and Brennan for an impromptu dinner at Trina’s Starlight Lounge in Somerville. Having spent the entire weekend with Nico, Susan was looking forward to some time with her niece and other nephew. Jeanine realized that Kyle was leaving for Nantucket on Wednesday, his 34th birthday, and decided to smuggle in her mouthwatering blueberry-lemon cake, candles, and a lighter for an unscheduled surprise celebration. We sang Happy Birthday at a whisper until the end, when I ramped up the volume to Kyle’s mortification. Like his father, Kyle does not enjoy being the center of attention. Also, my singing voice is so cringe-inducing that all members of the family prefer it when I remain silent and focus on taking the family photo.