After a few weeks of mostly keeping to himself, Oliver feels a little strange being around so many people. He knows some faces, however, which puts him at ease for most of the night. He can't remember the last time he'd been at a holiday dinner so casual and comfortable. Sitting at the full table with Felicity by his side, Oliver wonders if this is what a real family dinner is supposed to be; noisy, close, and nothing like the overly formal affairs that were Queen dinner parties.

Once it seems the majority of the dinner is wrapping up, Oliver is glad to see his sweet potato and marshmallow dish (prepared by himself after Felicity managed to somehow ruin the first attempt) is mostly gone. He clears a bit of space on the bar itself for a few wine glasses and opens up the red wine and apple cider they brought along, pouring a glass of the red for himself.