The story revolves around a wealthy family's Christmas Eve dinner party. The family's daughter, Cinnamon, is excited for her father's return home after a long time, but he ends up missing the dinner, citing a business meeting in Japan. The family and their guests, including Cinnamon's friends and her mother's sister, enjoy a lavish dinner and exchange gifts.
Throughout the evening, the guests engage in conversations, gossip, and witty banter, revealing their personalities and relationships with each other. The tone of the dialogue is often humorous and sarcastic, with the characters frequently making jokes and teasing each other.
As the night progresses, the guests begin to leave, and Cinnamon is left alone, feeling disappointed and sad that her father did not show up. However, she tries to make the best of the situation and decides to spend the rest of the evening alone, watching movies and enjoying her Christmas presents.
The story provides a glimpse into the lives of a wealthy family and their social circle, showcasing their extravagance, humor, and emotional complexities.
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 is cancelled.
4. Cinnamon's father is coming home for Christmas.
5. Cinnamon hasn't 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 set.
10. Cinnamon's mom is a nudist.
11. Cinnamon's mom brought a delicious Indian dish for Christmas.
12. The dish is called pakoras and is made with chickpeas and green chili.
13. Cinnamon's mom also brought spicy balls.
14. Cinnamon's father was supposed to be home at 8 but is running late.
15. Cinnamon's father is a Rodriguez and they "wait for no one".
16. Cinnamon's father did board a flight, but it's going to Japan, not home.
17. Cinnamon's father is going to try to come home for New Year's.
18. Cinnamon's father is going to make 50 million dollars in Japan.
Note: These facts are based on the dialogue in the text and may not be accurate or reliable information.