Emily laughed and nodded enthusiastically. "Right! I don't mind at all, so please both of you enjoy yourselves. The kitchen is full of food and wine and all of it is at your disposal," she explained pointing towards the kitchen where indeed lovely smells were coming from.
"I haven't seen you in a while again," Emily said to Joe then as they all walked further in together. She set the presents on a table that seemed to be emptied just for this purpose. "What have you been up to lately?"