The scene depicts a group of wealthy, spoiled teenagers and their mothers preparing for a Christmas Eve dinner, awaiting the arrival of Cinnamon's father, who is a high-earning businessman. The group discusses their planned trip to Hawaii, which has been cancelled due to bad weather, and they spend the evening gossiping, flirting, and exchanging gifts. Meanwhile, Cinnamon's father calls to say he won't be able to make it for Christmas, but promises to try and come for New Year's. The group is initially disappointed but then decides to eat and enjoy the rest of the evening. The scene is characterized by the characters' shallow, materialistic, and entitled behavior.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The plane to Hawaii was cancelled due to a storm.
2. The girls were planning to go to Hawaii for vacation.
3. Cinnamon's father is coming home for Christmas.
4. The family is having a Christmas Eve dinner.
5. The chef has prepared a five-course meal.
6. Cinnamon's father is running late.
7. Cinnamon's father is not coming home for Christmas after all, he is going to Japan for a meeting.
8. Cinnamon's father is going to try to come home for New Year's.
9. The meeting in Japan is very important and Cinnamon's father is going to make 50 million dollars.
10. The guests are free to leave after dinner.
11. It's the third Christmas that Cinnamon's father hasn't been home for.
12. Cinnamon's father is not present for Christmas.
13. Cinnamon wants to be alone after the guests leave.
14. A character named Lucianica appears at the end.