"Darling, you have to wait for dessert, that is how it works." He said, sitting at the table before looking up at Carlos with a smile. "But I dearly hope it does not disappoint." He laughed a little as he went on- talking about their days.

Gael related that his family was not overly full of celebrations, but a lot of remembrance. Gael Shaw, Leon's brother, had been rather fond of Christmas, and after he'd died Leon had been determined to celebrate Christmas with fervor. As a result, Noelle and Gael had grown up with a love for the day as well. There was presents, of course, but most their was cooking and goofing about together.

"Yes well, you've got a new boyfriend so you can't judge the boy." He said, finishing up his food with a satisfied sigh before he looked back toward the kitchen and where the bread pudding was sitting in the oven to keep it warm. "But, if they wouldn't mind it- I think I could manage to cook them a little dinner. Matt can bring his girlfriend. Ali can bring a friend if she wants."