“You said there are more than one of these movies?” Jack raises his eyebrows “Yeah there’s like 3” It’s clear he wasn’t a fan of Home Alone “They made 3 movies about a mother forgetting the same kid every time?” He asks in disbelief “It’s supposed to be funny” I laugh “I think it’s just bad parenting” he shakes his head “I’m taking it you don’t like it?” I look at him “Sorry, this one is gonna be a no for me” he pats my thigh “There’s always tomorrow night” I say enthusiastically “What was Christmas like for you growing up?” I immediately regret asking because his face falls It takes him a second to answer and I’m about to tell him he doesn’t have to when he speaks. “Me and my mom would put together this old Christmas tree she found in a thrift store. It barely had any pin

