Audrey turned to respond, but before she could do more than open her mouth, someone grabbed her from behind. She spun, ready to defend herself --

Only to see a whole crowd of people in party hats with noisemakers, led by Dave with his camera, all cheering and shouting "SURPRISE!"

Audrey damn near had a heart attack, but managed to scrape up a grin for them before turning an amused glare on Duke and his girlfriend. Duke already had a party hat out and ready for her.

"Got ya," Duke said softly, as he put the hat on her.