"So, what'd you have in mind?"

"Maybe you could come over Christmas eve and plan on spending at least two nights. There's no sense in your running out Christmas day."

Since I had walked into her trap, I couldn't easily say no but I could try and limit things, couldn't I?

"Well, maybe for one night. I don't want to wear out my welcome, you know."

"You'd not wear out your welcome by staying two nights, trust me. We'd love for you to stay longer than usual."

"Let me think about it, OK?"

"Sure. No need to make up your mind now on that but can we anticipate you being...