It’s The Thought That Counts (Birthday Edition)

It was Gabe's 10th birthday and his parents had gone all out to make it special. They had invited his entire class to a party at the local bowling alley and Gabe couldn't contain his excitement. 
Meanwhile, Gabe's best friend, Lily, was busy planning a surprise for him. She had been saving up all her pocket money to buy him a new video game that he had been eyeing for months. As she made her way to the party, she couldn't help but feel proud of her gift. 
At the same time, Gabe's grandparents were busy cooking up a storm in the kitchen. They had prepared all of Gabe's favorite dishes and couldn't wait to see the look on his face when he saw the feast they had prepared for him. 
As the party kicked off, Gabe was having the time of his life. He was surrounded by his friends, playing games and enjoying the delicious food. But amidst all the excitement, he couldn't help but notice that his friend Lily wasn't as enthusiastic as usual. He approached her and asked her what was wrong. 
Lily hesitated for a moment before telling Gabe that she had forgotten to wrap his gift. She had left it at home in her rush to make it to the party. Gabe's heart sank for a moment, but then he smiled and told her that it was the thought that counted and that he couldn't wait to see his gift later. 
As the party went on, Gabe's parents and grandparents watched proudly as Gabe and Lily's friendship grew stronger. They were thrilled to see that Gabe had learned the true meaning of 'it's the thought that counts' and that material gifts didn't matter as much as the love and thought behind them. 
In the end, Gabe opened his gift from Lily and couldn't believe his eyes. It was the exact video game he had been wanting and he couldn't thank her enough. It was a birthday he would never forget, not because of the presents, but because of the love and thought behind every gesture.
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