A family and their friends gather for a Christmas Eve dinner, waiting for the father to arrive home. However, it's revealed that the father missed his flight and is now on his way to Japan for a business meeting. The family is disappointed, but the mother tries to make the best of the situation. The evening is filled with conversations about relationships, careers, and personal growth. The group shares a meal, exchanges gifts, and enjoys each other's company. Meanwhile, the daughter is dealing with her own personal issues, feeling lonely and left out. The night ends with the group leaving, and the daughter wanting to be alone, but then receiving an unexpected visit from her cousin.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The plane to Hawaii was cancelled.
2. Cinnamon had planned a Christmas Eve dinner.
3. Cinnamon's father was supposed to come home for Christmas.
4. Cinnamon had not seen her father in weeks.
5. Cinnamon's father's arrival was delayed.
6. The family was waiting for Cinnamon's father to arrive before eating dinner.
7. Cinnamon's father called to say he was not coming home for Christmas and was going to Japan instead.
8. Cinnamon's father said he would try to come for New Year's.
9. The family decided to eat dinner after Cinnamon's father's phone call.
10. Cinnamon's friends left to go to another Christmas party.
11. Cinnamon was left alone on Christmas.
12. Cinnamon's father had not been home for three Christmases.