"We’ve only just started dating. Shouldn't we each spend Christmas with our own families?" Emily suggested, trying to keep things light.

Jackson, however, wasn’t pleased. "I wanted to take you home to meet my parents. Emily, do you not want to meet my family at all?"

"I... I just think it’s not the right time yet," she tried to explain.

"We’ve known each other for years. How long do you need before it’s the right time?" Jackson’s frustration was evident, and Emily tried to calm him ...