"You're the one who started celebrating milestones with giant cookies," David points out in return, because if he's going to be associating Patrick with food, there's really only one person who can be blamed for it.

"And I am really glad the box you just brought in is so big," he answers as he plucks gently at the material of Patrick's shirt, then rests his hands on his shoulders. The twist of his smile says he's joking, but he does like receiving gifts. It's the best part of the season. Besides the food.