"I wanted to."

Sometimes it is as simple and straightforward as that. She could argue that of course she had to, but that will only make him think he is a duty, instead of cared for. It is a choice, over and over. One chooses who they reach for, who they seek out.

"You were the one that told me a birthday's about letting other people make a fuss over you, after all. We wanted to make this fuss."