[He snorts a laugh, gesturing that she can put the bag of gifts down wherever.]

Yeah, I know. I rarely do things because I have to. You didn't either, for that matter, so don't even try that with me. [He moves over to the Christmas tree, which is a bit devoid of ornamentation but looks quite festive anyway, and drops to his knees to rummage about it a moment. He retrieves an unembellished paper gift bag, then waves her over.]

Well, come on, siddown, take a load off, our casa is still su casa, got it memorized?

[Sheesh, she's still part of their little family, even if she lives elsewhere now. She'd better get used to it.]