There's the other birthday girl. Hi, sweetie. Hey, Dad. Um, do you mind if I talk to Mom...

[Tree goes to meet her parents. Before she approaches their table, she takes a long look at them, knowing it is the last time she is going to see her beloved mother alive] David Gelbman: [stands] There's the other birthday girl. Hi, sweetie. Tree Gelbman: [hugs her father] Hey, Dad. Um, do you mind if I talk to Mom alone for a minute? Just some girl talk. David Gelbman: Oh. Well, sure. I-I can go run some work calls. [Tree's father takes his cellphone and walks away] Tree Gelbman: Okay, thanks. [Tree sits near her mother] Julie Gelbman: Is everything okay? Tree Gelbman: [chuckles] Yeah. It's fine. Everything's fine. [pause] Tree Gelbman: Oh, shit, how do I do this? Julie Gelbman: [worried] Do what, sweetie? What's wrong? Tree Gelbman: Mom... [Tree bends forward and holds her mother's hands] Tree Gelbman: [in trembling voice] I really want you to know how much I love you. Julie Gelbman: [chuckles] Aw. I love you, too, sweetie. Tree Gelbman: No, Mom, I'm serious. [Tree fumbles for words] Tree Gelbman: You know, people say "I love you" all the time, but... it's not until you can't say it to that person's face anymore that you really realize how much you mean it. [Julie nods] Tree Gelbman: You are so beautiful and so amazing... [Tree is choked by tears] Tree Gelbman: [sniffles] ... and I just hope I can become half of the woman that you are one day. Julie Gelbman: [laughs] Are you kidding? I'm the woman I am because I had you. You know, I never really told anyone this before, but when I was pregnant with you, I was scared shitless. [they both laugh] Tree Gelbman: [sniffles] No... Julie Gelbman: But then, the moment I held you, something inside of me changed instantly. The best kind of love does that. It changes you. It makes you a better person. David Gelbman: [tearfully] Oh, God, I'm so stupid. I really thought I could have it all, but I can't. Julie Gelbman: [shakes her head] Oh, honey, nobody can. But guess what. That's okay. You'll get what you need. Tree Gelbman: [tearfully] I hope so. Julie Gelbman: Aw. Come here. [they hug] Tree Gelbman: Am I crushing you? [they both laugh] Julie Gelbman: Nope. You're always gonna be my little girl. [Tree's father appears, carrying a birthday cake with a single candle] David Gelbman: [sings] Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, Tree and Mom. [Tree's father places the cake on the table. Tree looks intently at her mother, cherishing their last moments together, while her tears flow] Julie Gelbman: Make a wish. [Tree nods. She smiles and closes her eyes for a monent. Then she and her mother blow the candle together. They smiled lovingly at each other. Shortly afterwards, Tree returns to the lab]