The scene depicts a wealthy family's Christmas Eve dinner, where the daughter, Cinnamon, is expecting her father to return home. However, it is revealed that he has boarded a flight to Japan for a business meeting instead. The family and their guests are disappointed, but they decide to eat and celebrate anyway. The conversation is filled with witty banter, humorous remarks, and lighthearted teasing among the characters. The scene showcases their luxurious lifestyle, with mentions of private planes, expensive gifts, and high-end fashion. Ultimately, Cinnamon is left alone on Christmas, but she receives an unexpected visit from her cousin, Luciana, at the end.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A trip to Hawaii was cancelled due to bad weather.
2. The plane was scheduled to leave at 6.
3. A girl's father is coming home for Christmas.
4. The family is having a Christmas Eve dinner.
5. The dinner has five courses, excluding a palette cleanser.
6. The chef has prepared a braised duck with a cranberry glaze.
7. One of the guests, Beth, brought an Indian dish called pakoras.
8. The guests include Cinnamon, Rhubarb, Blueberry, and others.
9. There is a photo of Beth from a 1973 photoshoot.
10. Beth has a 20-year-old daughter who is also present.
11. The family receives a call from Beth's father, who is not present.
12. Cinnamon's father is not coming home for Christmas as he has a meeting in Japan.
13. The meeting is worth $50 million.
14. The guests leave after dinner, and Cinnamon is left alone on Christmas.
15. Cinnamon's father has not been home for three Christmases.
16. A cousin, Lucianica, arrives at the house unexpectedly.
17. There is a website mentioned: www.bv8shop.com, which sells BB-8 merchandise.