You shouldn't ditch your family during the holidays.
Molly needs to visit her family for the holiday and be present for the family dinner.
Molly wants to spend time with her boyfriend.
Molly invites her boyfriend to her family dinner for the holiday.
Molly decides to skip the dinner and go out to eat with her boyfriend instead.
Molly's family is happy that she made it and are excited to meet her boyfriend.
Molly's family's feelings are hurt and saddened by her skipping out.