“Happy birthday, Elsa! How old are you now?” asked Queen Idunn.

Elsa held up her index and middle finger. “Two!”

“But today’s your birthday, so you have to add one more finger.” Queen Idunn gently pulled her thumb out. “Today, you’re three!”

“Three!”

King Agdar brought over an armful of presents which Elsa opened with delight. After all the presents were opened, Queen Idunn held her hands between her own.



“We have one more present for you, but you’ll have to wait till summer.”

“Ok! I’ll wait!”

“You’re going to have a little brother or sister!”

A wide smile took over Elsa’s face and she hugged her mother tightly. “I wish she’ll come sooner!”

Her father put his arms around them and they all hugged each other. They hugged so tightly that Elsa could hardly breathe. Her body felt like being crushed and she gasped for breath.

Light flooded her eyes and she blinked them several times. Something heavy was on her torso and she drew a deep breath.



“Good morning, Elsa! Happy birthday!” said Anna who was lying across her body.



Her eyes sought the clock. “Thanks, Anna, but it’s still six. Go back to sleep,”

“Aww, but I have all sorts of things planned for your birthday! I got you lots of presents!”

“That’s nice of you, but I already have the best present ever.”

“What?”



Elsa pulled her into a kiss. “You.”

The Queen’s 22nd birthday celebration was delayed for a few hours due to the Queen and the Princess being indisposed to getting out of bed.

