After hearing the “Charlie Brown Christmas” album for the umpteenth time blasted throughout the kitchen…

Max: Wanna know what my favorite Christmas carol is?

Cassie: What?

Max: “Silent Night”… when there is no music. Silence. Get it?

Cassie: Yea. I get it. Hilarious, Scrooge. (Pause) The music gets me in the spirit…

Max: But you’re overdoing it.

Cassie: Christmas comes but once a year. I’m spreading cheer and goodwill….

Max: Pffft. At least change the album.

Cassie: What do you want to hear?

Max: (with a smirk and a grin) “Silent Night.