The scene begins with a group of girls excitedly preparing for a trip to Hawaii, but their plans are ruined when they find out their flight has been cancelled due to bad weather. The girls, including Cinnamon, Strawberry, and Rebar, are initially disappointed but soon shift their focus to Cinnamon's Christmas Eve dinner party.
Cinnamon's father is supposed to attend the party, but he calls to say he has to work on Christmas Day and won't be able to make it. The guests start to arrive, including Beth, who is Cinnamon's mother, and other friends and family members. The evening is filled with gossip, jokes, and awkward conversations.
As the party progresses, Cinnamon becomes increasingly anxious about her father's absence. When her mother finally reveals that her father has boarded a flight to Japan for a business meeting, Cinnamon is devastated. The partygoers try to comfort her, but she is inconsolable.
The evening ends with the guests leaving and Cinnamon being left alone in the house, feeling sad and disappointed. However, just as she is about to give up hope, she hears a noise and wonders if it might be her father arriving after all.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The plane leaves at 6.
2. The weatherman said there's going to be a storm tonight.
3. The trip to Hawaii was cancelled.
4. Cinnamon's father is coming home for Christmas.
5. Cinnamon has not seen her father in weeks.
6. Cinnamon's father has lots of presents for her.
7. Christmas Eve dinner is back on.
8. The chef is preparing a gorgeous meal.
9. The table is being set.
10. Cinnamon's Oscar de la Renta dress is being steamed.
11. The guests are arriving for Christmas Eve dinner.
12. Cinnamon's mother has a photo from her past as a Playboy model.
13. Cinnamon's father is running late.
14. Cinnamon's father did not make it home for Christmas.
15. Cinnamon's father boarded a flight to Japan instead.
16. The meeting in Japan is very important and will make 50 million dollars.
17. Cinnamon's father says he will try to come for New Year's.
18. The guests are leaving, and Cinnamon is left alone on Christmas.