Pretty Little Liars Next Generation - From the Beginning

Rochelle Cavanaugh 4th Birthday

*Sunday August 9th*

Toby's POV

I normally work for my dad on Sunday but I took today off because its Rochelle's 4th birthday. We were having a family get together this afternoon. With Hanna and Caleb back in New York, Aria away on a summer vacation with her family, and Emily visiting her dad in Texas we decided not to do anything with friends for Rochelle's birthday. Alison was still in Rosewood but she was busy with her and Em's adopted twins who are now 3 years old.

"Daddy Mommy it's my birthday." Rochelle said

"We know that but mommy and daddy want to sleep in." I said

"Can I stay in bed with you and mommy?" Rochelle asked

"Sure just don't wake mommy up." I said

"Are we going to have a party for my birthday like Jayde and Deylia had?" Rochelle asked

"No sorry it's just going to be your mom, myself, your siblings, and your grandparents." I said

"Why not mommy's friends and my friends?" Rochelle asked

"It's summer and your mom's friends have other plans today." I said

I watched Rochelle fall back asleep and then soon after I got up to make breakfast. I had just finished breakfast when Spencer walked into the kitchen.

"Did you know Rochelle was in our bed?" Spencer asked

"Yes." I said

"Did you tell her that her birthday party is only going to be a family thing?" Spencer asked

"Yes and she didn't seem to happy about it." I said

"She will get over it. My parents never made a big deal out of birthday parties when I was a kid. Melissa got to have what ever party she wanted but for me I only got a party if my parents had time to give me one." Spencer said

"I feel bad because she had a lot of fun 2 weeks ago at Jayde and Deylia's party." I said

"Toby, once Rochelle see's your present in the backyard then she will be over not having a birthday party with her friends." Spencer said

"The problem is I don't have it finished yet?" I said

"You started this 2 months ago and you told me it should only take a couple of weeks maximum." Spencer said

"I know I said that but it's been kind of hard to find time when I'm working 5 or 6 8 hour shifts at Rosewood PD each week and working almost every Sunday for my dad." I said

"Why can't you work one less shift at Rosewood PD and I will work one more day at the Hastings law firm?" Spencer asked

"Spence you know I make a lot more money then you do." I said

"Is this really about the money or is this about you working and me being mostly a stay at home mom?" Spencer asked

"Both. I'm the one that is supposed to earn money for this family." I said

"Not true Toby. Just because your mom was a stay at home mom for years that doesn't mean I have to be one." Spencer yelled

"I know I work 50 plus hours a week at Rosewood PD and another 5 with my dad on Sundays  but it's my job to provide for this family." I yelled

"So I'm just supposed to stay home, take care of the kids, do all the cooking, cleaning, and laundry." Spencer yelled

"Spence, I didn't mean it like that. I cooked breakfast this morning and it's not like I don't do it when I can." I yelled