An Exception?

But then again, sometimes, even the ones that hate surprises end up loving them if they turn out to be worth all the heart racing and anticipating. So was this big surprise that Sammy had planned for her mother, something that was going to send her over the moon? Was it going to be something as life-changing and as precious as she claimed it to be?

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Strict Orders

It is common for most parents to not demand or want anything from their kids. As adults and parents, they usually see themselves as the giver and mostly feel uncomfortable being at the receiving end. So this was the same case as Tammy Oswalt. She had given prior instructions to her daughters not to gift her anything and that she only wanted to spend a quiet time with her most beloved friends and family.