"Can do yeah," Charlie said. "For instance my brother and I 'don't get on'." The quotes were quite audible. "And it's really hard work not to react when he's got a big smile on his face and is muttering homophobic claptrap that nobody but me can hear. I'd look such a fool if I smacked him in the mouth wouldn't I?" He grinned and waved his cookie. "But this year I won't have to hear it. He's skiing in Klosters with friends and Mum and Dad are flying here tomorrow." He bounced a tiny bit. "We haven't told Nia yet. She'll be so excited to see them. And I plan BIG parties so the more the merrier!"