"Here!  Here!"  Joseph was knocking back the shots as they came.  His glass seemed to be the first lined up.  Alex didn't have to prompt him.  Joseph was really worried about this year.  Things weren't as smooth with Hannah as he had expected.  He was worried about losing her to the reindeer games.  He needed his game and alcohol would get him there.  Alcohol always loosened him up to the social scene.<br/><br/>Joseph gave Kasper a handshake.  "Sorry, I'm not ready for a swim yet."  Joseph wasn't interested in dragging out the luggage for a fresh shirt so he had to pass on a hug with Kasper at this point despite wanting to bond more.  Hannah's family was important to Joseph.  Hannah got along well with her family and Joseph wanted to be a part of that.  Kasper's distance always bothered him.  Maybe things would work out better this vacation.<br/><br/>"Okay, Hannah.  Call me if you need my help in the kitchen though."  Joseph was a bit disappointed Hannah didn't want him with her in the kitchen, but he knew to stay out of the women's conferences and didn't want to crowd Hannah.  It was always tricky figuring out when to stay close and when to back away from Hannah.  Joseph felt he crowded her at times.  Other times he felt like work was just pulling him away from her too much.  It was confusing for him.  Fishing for answers with her seemed like dangerous waters, though.  He lived on clues and hints at times.  Hannah's clue seemed like a good one to follow.<br/><br/>"So Alex, what's new on the business front for you?"  Alex seemed like the most friendly to jump into the party with first.  It was time to roll the dice and see if a good number came up.