He noticed he's flinching, driven by fear and terror of what happened that day on his husband's birthday. It took him long to get over it and forget it, but that's easier said than done.

He too pushes it aside, finishing the meal and cake. He took a moment to collect a handful of books and novels he wanted to read for the rest of the evening. Once the birthday party is over, and he thanks everyone for coming, it's a matter of leaving the cleaning to the staff.

Once the party is over and everyone leaves to do what they plan to do for the evening, he takes his husband's hand toward the elevator. "Let's go to our room Wei Ying."