You are outside of your grandparent's house. The rest of your family is inside for a Christmas Eve party. You could hear them talking from inside.

Mother: Do you think he is going to be here?

Father: Maybe...

Cousin: Hm-.. He's been off the grid for years.

Grandma: We haven't heard from him since he graduated high school.

Grandpa: I hope he makes it.

Aunt: He didn't respond to the group chat...

Uncle: Maybe he'll surprise us....?