Billy places the last piece of tape on the last wrapped gift, his tongue firmly stuck halfway out of his mouth. He hates wrapping gifts; he’s so bad at it. He places all of Noah’s gifts in a bag with cute gnomes on it. The swag of gifts for the Foundation are stuffed into a multitude of carriers, and Matt’s birthday gifts are simply there to carry.

He’s finally able to get to Manderley to visit. His sister has armed him with a homemade organic pudding, saying it’s never too late in the year for pudding. He smiles; it’s like Christmas all over again.

( Matthew smiles )

( Matthew frowns )