For Kate and Stephanie (for your faith in Zac and Zeb, and in me) xxx
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At the end of his party,
Zac was still happy . . .
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Zeb was glum.
“I want a birthday,” glummed Zeb. “You will have a birthday, Zeb,” sang Zac. “Everyone has one. And guess what? Your birthday is
next!”