"That's right, it would," Russell agrees, fully onboard with the mischievous air about the snacks. He pulls the tray out and sets it on the stovetop, then begins transferring them to the rack, counting under his breath as he goes. Even with what he was told to bring Christmas day, and the extras he made for his own snacking... There's some to spare, a perfectly good last minute gift.

"And you can bring some extras with you, instead of forcing yourself to eat them now - you know, to share at home." As though the aunts don't have biscuits of their own in the works. Call it a competitive spirit.