Anthony goes to the bar and orders them both gin and tonics—though he had not intended to convert Gabriel to his own drink of choice, they had fallen into the habit. While the bartender makes it he turns around, his gaze searching the room. When he finds Gabriel, he smiles a little.

“Merry Christmas,” the bartender says as he leaves the drinks.

“Merry Christmas,” Anthony returns, and then he takes them to the table where Gabriel is waiting.