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Rory: Did you have a nice birthday despite everything?

Rory: I was a little busy, but I still have a gift for you. Is it gonna cost me a late fee? I'll understand and am totally willing to pay.

Claire: Oh yeah, being at the lake house is a nice little escape.

Claire: A gift for me, huh? I am for sure flattered. I am sure it is great. I think for you I can waive the late fee. I am sure it will be worth the way.

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Nate: If you want an answer then, it’d be insensitive, yeah. But probably not as insensitive as everyone talking shit about her.

Nate: If I’m not on the invite list to the small party I’m 100% pouting, Flanagan.

Claire: Yeah good point, I don't really get why people had to do that. But it seems like some people think it is still okay to celebrate my birthday.

Claire: Of course you would be. How could I miss out on inviting great company?

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IMESSAGES📲 KITTY & CLAIRE

Kitty: Because it's just fact. The world didn't stop turning, you still deserve to celebrate you.

Kitty: Awesome, keep me updated. This Kitty could use some time to let loose, everything's been so tense the past couple of days.

Claire: It is, it is really true. I just didn't want to cause any more added tension if people thought it was inappropriate to party.

Claire: Oh I for sure will, don't you worry. Yeah everyone is but hopefully this lake house thing will help.

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Ryder: Depends I guess. I don't know. Getting away could be good for some people but on the other hand.

Ryder: You still have to do something for your birthday.

Claire: Yeah I mean the lake house it doing a pretty good job of a get away. But a couple days at a lake house back to back may not work. So I was maybe thinking of a party.

Claire: Well I did go out to dinner with my dad which was nice but a party or something would be icing on the cake.

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IMESSAGES📲SEB & CLAIRE

Sebastian: I wouldn't try to push it back, if I'm being completely honest. If people can't make it, they can make it up to you another time - but if you can get a group of people together to celebrate, however you want to, do it.

Sebastian: Thirteenth. Yeah, it's.. not an ideal situation - Thanks, I guess? I'm not entirely sure the appropriate answer.

Sebastian: Were you close with her?

Claire: Yeah that is a very good point. I was thinking of getting a lake house for people to go to but this seems to be going so well. So I may just do a party depending on how well the rest of this week goes.

Claire: Well happy almost birthday. Yeah it is hard to come with words in general when things like this happen. If there is anything you need though just let me know. Someone to talk to, someone to just hang out with.

Claire: We met each other from doing Cheerios together, we got along but I wouldn't say we were quite close but we were friends.

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Mia: It's unfortunate this happened, but my real opinion is that you should do what you think feels right. It's your birthday, your day. What do /you/ want to do?

Claire: Yeah it really is. But you are not the only one who said that which is making me feel better about it so thank you for that. I was thinking of maybe a party or a get away but I think this lake house was a good getaway so maybe a party instead.

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IMESSAGES📲 CLAIRE & KENZIE

Kenzie: Oh, no you should still host your party. If anyone needs an excuse to get sloppy drunk now would def be the time.

Kenzie: You want help? I love hosting parties. :)

Claire: Seems like a lot of people feel that way, maybe some time after the lake house would be a good time to do it. Give people a chance to cool down.

Claire: I would love help! Especially from someone who is great at throwing parties.

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Cyrus: Do whatever you want to do and what feels right, Claire.

Claire: Yeah that is what a lot of people are saying.

Claire: How are you doing? You know with everything going on?

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Jem: Honestly, many people could probably use a distraction. Maybe it's a good idea for after the lake house?

Claire: Yeah that is what I was thinking. I was thinking of a getaway myself but this lake house thing came in perfect time. Maybe it would loosen people up for a party.

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Mj: Makes sense, really and don't really blame them for not knowing. Well, I personally like the getaway trip but its whatever you want to do.

Mj: Okay, let me pack a bag and I'll be over there. Best friends, actually but yeah. I do believe you and I know that loss isn't easy. A lakehouse would be nice, get our minds off of it for a few days and enjoy companies.00

Claire: Yeah? That is what I am leaning towards if there is anything people may need it is a breath of fresh air. And if my birthday can do that I would be glad to help.

Claire: Do you want me to pick you up or are you okay getting over here? Mj...I'm sorry I would try and say something comforting but I know words can only mean so much when it comes down to it. But I will glad ly be here with open arms. Exactly just a handful of people relaxing and just taking their minds off things.

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MJ: What has anyone else said, baby?

MJ: I think that I want to be in your arms and want to be with you, instead of at my house with my parents. I also think that you should do what you want to do. So what do you want to do for your birthday?

Claire: A mixture of things, some saying push it off, other say to not let life stop and to celebrate you special day. Some aren't sure just like me.

Claire: You know you can always come over, my door are always open for you. I know you two were good friends. Loss isn't easy. Believe me when I say I understand that. I don't know I was thinking either a small party or getting a lake house to just get away for a day or two.

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Kitty: Shouldn't something like this inspire everyone to celebrate life more, or something? It happened, and it sucks - but that shouldn't stop us from living our lives?

Kitty: I don't know, all I'm saying is, I'd be there if you still threw a party or something.

Claire: I mean that is a very good point, a great one to be honest. And you aren't the only one who has said that at this point.

Claire: Thank you, Kitty. I will for sure let you know if anything ends up happening.

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Sebastian: A get away could be exactly what some people need, honestly. It feels a little inappropriate, but I still don't think anyone would say no.

Sebastian: When is your birthday? Mine's next week, too. Though, mine has definitely been overshadowed after this.

Claire: Yeah it is a mixture of answers with saying just celebrate and let people distract themselves to some people saying to push it back.

Claire: Mine is on the tenth. What about you? I mean I would imagine and I am really sorry about that...losing someone isn't easy and I understand that.

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Rory: I support all birthday plans, especially a get away. How fun. Get away to where, exactly?

Rory: There's no reason we shouldn't celebrate your birthday, babe. The world didn't stop spinning for everyone, and definitely not so much so that you can't celebrate your special day.

Claire: I have some good ideas from time to time or I at least hope I do. But I don't think anything could top your party. I was going to ask if my dad could help me cut in to rent a lake house like an hour or less away. Just to get out of Lima.

Claire: You and a few people think the same way and I am starting to feel a little better about it.

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Nat: I think you're right. Drinking and partying - the whole situation would just be too similar.

Nat: We'll definitely have to do something though. I don't mean this to sound insensitive, but we can't just let our lives stop... right?

Claire: Yeah that is exactly what I was worried about. It might give people flashbacks or make them uncomfortable and that is the last thing I want.

Claire: You think so? Well you aren't the only one who has said that...and I don't think it is. I mean I would encourage anyone else to celebrate their birthday.

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IMESSAGES📲CLAVANNAH

SAVANNAH: I'm gonna have to say probably not? People seem to be really upset and I'm not saying that I'm not, it's pretty intense. I just don't think that'd be the best idea right now, I suppose. Maybe in a week or so, try again.

CLAIRE: Yeah it seems to be half and half at this point and I am not shocked and I don't blame people for not being sure. I could always so a small get together for people interested on my birthday and then throw a party later on when everything settles.