The food is amazing and Rene is swept up in more than one conversation at a time. Celine's family asks what his plans are for her moving forward. Still, the night seems to wind down as more drinks are poured and more food is eaten until everyone sits back. Celine pats her stomach and shakes her head. "I don't think I could be paid to eat more." Rene chuckles. Therese beams at the compliment and advises everyone to get changed into their flannel. That takes a decent amount of time since everyone wants a room or bathroom to change in. He has to admit though, it's much more comfortable than half wet clothes and it gives him an excuse not to wear his shoes. Afterall, who wears shoes with flannel pajamas. Things are looking up until Rene is called over by his kids to join them and sees Celine sitting with Eddy and Mia again, all the way across the room. Which means out of his reach. All he can think about is how easy it would be to steal her away. He could make up a work excuse, that they have to discuss something, but Rene has a feeling that Therese wouldn't approve and if she doesn't approve, she makes sure everyone knows. Stress no one needs. Then music is turned on. A few of Celine's siblings work together to get through some Christmas Carols and even Anne-Renee and her husband sing. It takes multiple rounds for Celineto finally get enough encouragement to belt out a ballad.
