He feels incredibly AWKWARD standing on the doorstep of Serena’s mansion, and he takes a moment to compose himself before ringing the bell. James had insisted on the right to spend Christmas with his son, but standing here, he’s having second, third, and fourth thoughts on this. He doesn’t know what the hell the kid likes, has seen him for a grand total of maybe one hour, and now he’s here, trying to play at the charade of being a father, complete with a shoddily-wrapped gift in his hands. This is unbelievable. He forces himself to take a deep breath as he rings the doorbell, and he’s greeted by Serena, who’s probably been waiting for him all morning. ❝ Hi. ❞ This is so awkward, part of him wants to just turn around and leave. ❝ May I--- um, may I come in? ❞