"Si," Miguel informed his brother-in-law with a shrug. "/There are a lot of things going on for New Years./" To Miguel, they weren't really parties so much as they were things. From what he had observed, Mexican parties were far more entertaining... Maybe Josie could do something to liven things up?
But, then, Miguel wasn't planning on being there, so what did it really matter?
With a mischievous look, Miguel gestured towards the swinging kitchen door. Pretending to stand, he asked, "/Do you want me to ask her for you?/"