QUOTE : Pulling back, he gave her a little space and grinned as she found her balance again. <br />“Do you think that will ever get old?” Harper asked with an embarrassed blush. <br />“Christ, I hope not. Just remember how you feel right now because you might be really mad at me in about one minute.” <br />“Uh-oh. I don’t think I like the sound of that.” Harper raised an eyebrow at him. <br />He took her hand and led her toward the studio before pulling her in front of him, her back to his chest. It was the safest position to avoid a kick in the nuts and the best position to block a fast escape. <br />He felt Harper’s quick intake of breath as she turned to face him with a hand over her mouth. <br />“What did you do?” she said through her fingers. <br />“Happy birthday, sweetheart.” He pushed her through the door as everyone inside shouted, “Surprise!