[Parker had been expected the woman who shared her name, so the awkward wait really wasn't all that long. Quickly she opened the door, her face broken into a gleaming and bright smile. Miss Parker never smiled like that, ever, but somehow right now... there it was.

In one hand she had a nearly full glass of eggnog. When she spoke, her voice was warm, and there was an awkward moment where it seemed as if Parker was going to go in for a hug or something.]

I'm so glad you could make it!