I have not read the story/book yet but the climax is the most interesting part of the story :)
Answer:
Preston's birthday
Explanation:
Preston's birthday because bbefore is the preposition and the object is Preston's birthday
The line "Happy thoughts come to those with baked goods and fat cats." means that the reasons behind having happy thoughts include baked goods and fat cats. Maybe the person who said this loves cats and cookies, cakes, and pastries. <span />