A Birthday To Remember

A Birthday To Remember is the fourth episode of the first season of The David Cassidy Elementary Kids.

Summary
Staci's birthday is here, and the other kids plan to make it memorable.

Story
One day, Staci woke up and saw that her calendar said May 19.

"Oh boy," said Staci, "it's my birthday!"

Staci got up and spun around in a circle.

"I wonder what Mom and Dad are up to," said Staci.

Staci went downstairs, and saw her mother, Dawn, making pancakes, and her father, Jefferey, the reverend at the church she and her friends went to every Sunday, looking at the newspaper and supping a cup of coffee.

"Morning, Mom," said Staci.

"Morning, Birthday Girl," said Dawn.

"Happy Birthday, Staci," said Jeffrey.

"Thanks, Dad," said Staci with a smile.

"Would you like some special Happy Birthday Pancakes," asked Dawn.

"Would I ever," said Staci.

With that, Dawn dished out the pancakes. After breakfast, Staci rose from her seat.

"I'm gonna go see my friends and see what they're all doing," said Staci.

"Okay," said Dawn, "Don't forget to look both ways before crossing!"

"I won't," said Staci.

Elsewhere, at CJ's house, Russell, Arnold, Nathan, Alfred, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, and Lilly had all assembled for a meeting.

"Okay, guys," said CJ, "As we all know, today is Staci's birthday, and we wanna make this super special for her. I hope you all remembered to get her presents."

"I did," said Russell.

"So did I," said Arnold.

"I'm with them," said Nathan.

"I remembered," said Alfred, "Lilly did too."

"So did we," said Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, and Scootaloo in unison.

"Great," said CJ, "Now, as far as preparations go, first, we'll need a place to have it."

"I'll ask Applejack if we can have it at our house," said Apple Bloom.

"Good," said CJ, "Now, Nathan, Scootaloo, and Arnold, I'm putting you three in charge of the decorations."

"You can rely on us, Ceej," said Nathan.

"Consider it done," said Arnold.

"Aye aye, Captain," said Scootaloo.

"Cool beans," said CJ, "Sweetie Belle, you and Alfred are in charge of the snacks and drinks."

"You got it," said Apple Bloom.

"Roger that," said Russell.

"You can count on me," said Alfred.

"What about me," asked Lilly.

"You can be the lookout of our operation," said CJ, "Meaning, if Staci's coming, just say something."

"Okay," said Lilly, "But what? Should we have a special code word?"

"Just say something like "Code Red" or "Red Alert" or something like that," said CJ.

"Fine by me," said Lilly.

"Alright, team," said CJ, "commence Operation: Happy Birthday!"

With that, they got to work. Apple Bloom rode her bike back home, and found Applejack watching TV.

"Hey, sis," said Apple Bloom, "Can I ask you something?"

"Sure," said Applejack.

"Well, Staci's birthday's today, and me and the others were wondering if we could have a surprise birthday party for her here."

"I do like that idea," said Applejack, "But I think you should ask Granny, not me."

At that moment, Apple Bloom's grandmother, Granny Smith, came down with a basket of laundry.

"I heard everything," said Granny Smith, "and if you wanna have a surprise birthday party for your friend, go right ahead. Anyone who's a friend of you is a friend of mine."

"Thanks, Granny," said Apple Bloom.

Granny Smith winked while Apple Bloom called CJ.

"It's a green light," said Apple Bloom.

"Great," said CJ, "I'm on my way! And I'll tell the other guys to meet up there."

"Sounds good," said Apple Bloom.

Meanwhile, Nathan and Arnold arrived at Totally 60's and began shopping for decorations.

"Okay," said Arnold, "All we need is a "Happy Birthday!" banner, streamers, and balloons."

"But what colors," asked Nathan.

"Well," said Arnold, "as far as I'm concerned, Staci's favorite colors are pink and purple, so I think we'll look for something in those colors."

"Sounds good," said Nate.

Soon, the boys found what they were looking for. They also decided to get a helium tank and a special tool designed to help tie the balloons. Once they had what they needed, they took their items to the register, and Scott Tracy rang up the price.

"That'll all be $60.33 please," said Scott.

With that, the boys bought their items and walked out, and soon arrived at the Smith house, where they, with help from Applejack and Apple Bloom, decorated the living room for the party just as Scootaloo came in.

"I just ordered the cake from John's cake shop," said CJ, "he said he'll have it ready by the time we're almost done."

"Great," said Alfred, "and my mom helped us pick out some party platters and drinks for the party."

Alfred then showed CJ four party platters. The first had salami, pepperoni, cheese, and crackers, the second was similar to the first, but with ham and turkey, the third had carrot sticks, broccoli, celery, green bell peppers, cauliflower, and ranch dipping sauce, and the fourth had watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and grapes. For drinks, they had bought root beer, grape and orange Crush, and some Brisk-brand lemonade, as well as cups, plates, napkins, plastic utensils, peanuts caramel syrup, whipped cream, and three buckets of ice cream. The first was vanilla, the second chocolate, and the third strawberry.

"Good," said CJ, "that's all of the other food ready. Now we just need the cake."

Meanwhile, Lilly was sitting on the porch when she saw Staci approaching on her bike.

"Uh oh," said Lilly.

Lilly then raced inside.

"Code Red," Lilly shouted.

CJ heard Lilly and saw Staci outside the window.

"Oh no," said CJ, "we're not ready yet!"

"What'll we do," asked Lilly.

"Try stalling her," said Alfred.

"Okay," said Lilly.

Lilly then went back outside, and met up with Staci on the couch.

"Hey, Stace," said Lilly.

"Hey, Lilly," said Stacy, "Have you seen CJ and the others?"

Lilly thought for a minute.

"Lemme get back to you on that," said Lilly.

"Uh, okay," said Staci.

Lilly then went back inside.

"What should I say," asked Lilly.

"Anything," said CJ, "but quick!"

"Tell her we're working on a science project," said Alfred.

"Yeah," said CJ.

"Okay," said Lilly.

Lilly then went back outside.

"They're working on a science project," said Lilly.

"Oh," said Staci, "okay. I guess I'll swing by later."

Staci then left, and Lilly went back inside.

"She's gone," said Lilly.

"Good," said CJ, "Alright, let's get back in the game!"

With that, preparations for the party resumed. They had just gotten the last balloon hung up when the doorbell rang.

"Come in," said Apple Bloom.

In came John Tracy, who was a handsome redheaded hazel-eyed twenty-five-year-old who wore a beige button-down shirt, light blue jeans, and black shoes. He was carrying a white cardboard box that had the cake inside.

"Here's your cake," said John.

"Thanks, John," said CJ as he paid for the cake, "and keep the change!"

John then left, and CJ opened the box to make sure that the cake John brought was the correct one. Sure enough, it was. It was a vanilla cake iced with white icing and had a purple rosette icing border, two pink rose buds, pink stripes going down the sides, and "Happy Birthday, Staci!" written on it with pink icing.

"Perfect," said CJ, "this is the right one."

"Great," said Alfred, "let's finish up!"

With that, they put the cake on the food table and got the presents ready. Then, they waited and waited.

"Man," said Alfred, "where is she?"

"You tell me," said Arnold.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

"That's probably her," said CJ, "Quick, hide!"

With that, they all hid.

"Come in," said Apple Bloom.

The door opened and footsteps were heard. It was then that the kids leaped out of their hiding places.

"Surprise," they all shouted.

But it turned out to be Jefferey.

"Oh, hi, Reverend Clemer," said Russell.

"Have you seen Staci," asked Nathan.

"Sorry, I haven't," said Jefferey, "she just came to my house and told me she was going for a walk."

The kids looked at each other, then back at the reverend.

"Did she sound at all upset," asked Nathan.

"Yes, actually," said Jefferey, "In fact, she looked like she was on the verge of tears."

"Thanks, Reverend Clemer," said CJ.

"My pleasure," said Jefferey.

Jefferey then left, and CJ turned to the others.

"We need to find Staci," said CJ, "otherwise this'll be an unhappy birthday."

"Right," said Russell.

With that, they began sweeping the neighborhood for their friend, and eventually, Russell saw her sitting on the edge of the fountain in the park.

"There she is," said Russell, "At the fountain!"

The others approached Staci and found that she was crying.

"What's wrong, Staci," asked Nathan.

"Yeah," said Russell, "what's with the waterworks? It's your birthday, for crying out loud!"

"That's why I'm crying, you halfwit," said Staci, "You guys forgot all about it!"

"Are you sure about that," asked CJ.

"Yes," Staci sniffled.

"Well, then perhaps you should see this," said CJ.

"See what," asked Staci.

"Follow us," said Russell, "and close your eyes."

"Okay," said Staci.

Staci closed her eyes and was led to the Smith house by the others. Once they were inside, everyone else took their places.

"Can I open my eyes now," Staci asked.

"Yes, you can, Stace," said CJ.

Staci opened her eyes and saw everything.

"Surprise," the other kids shouted.

Staci was surprised and happy.

"So you didn't forget my birthday after all," said Staci.

"Yup," said CJ, "We've been working on it all day."

"Yeah," said Lilly, "that's why I said the others were doing a science project."

Staci smiled.

"Thanks, guys," said Staci, "you're the best!"

Applejack then lit the candles on the cake, and everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to Staci, then she opened her presents. CJ gave her an amethyst cross necklace, Russell got her some pink Nickelodeon Gak, Alfred gave her a boxed set of Nancy Drew books, Nathan gave her a carry case for her bible, Arnold gave her a wooden plaque with her name on it that he commissioned local artist Peter Sam to make, Apple Bloom got her a copy of The LEGO Ideas Book, Sweetie Belle gave her an antique jewelry box from her parents' antique store, Scootaloo got her a set of flower wall decals, and Lilly gave her a rock that she painted with pink and purple stripes.

"Thanks for the wonderful presents, guys," said Stace, "this truly has been the best birthday ever!"

The End