Everyone has their own way of commemorating important dates. The strange thing about a birthday for someone who is gone is that it used to be joyous. Now it is filled with memories, sorrow, longing and also, in this case, the energy and passion of the loved one who is gone.
Vicki and Shaan will go to Ned's favorite restaurant in Elk Grove and have an ice cream cookie cake with a candle. Shaan also got a balloon with a "Love You" note that he will let go into the sky.