Owen picked back up on the first ring. "Hey. Sorry. I'm in the middle of something here, so I couldn't wait. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to make it, Ames. I have a small kerfuffle I'm into here, but, I'll do my best." "Please try. Not to be dramatic, but it might be the last Christmas we all spend together." Please...come home for Christmas... It's Christmas in the winter wonderland...