[Charles does that. Everyone should be his friend! (It would make his life so much easier, truly.]

It's nothing formal enough to require bringing things, but this centerpiece is quite impressive. I hope you brought your appetite! There is going to be quite a bit of food.

[Not that Charles thinks there will really be much by way of leftovers.

Good luck stealing that photo, Bobby, Charles is on to you. Then again he might let you take it and just snap a few more later.]