Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Liz creates marijuana-infused dressing to lighten her conservative family's mood

Dressing Creation — Liz creates marijuana-infused salad dressing Characters: Liz Corksey Location: Kitchen
Family Gathering — Family arrives for Christmas Eve dinner Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana Location: Family Home

The family gathers for Christmas Eve dinner, unaware of the special ingredient in their salad

Family Gathering — Family arrives for Christmas Eve dinner Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana Location: Family Home
Salad Served — Salad with marijuana dressing is served Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana, Santi, Hunter Pearson Location: Dining Room
Effects Begin — Marijuana effects start to take hold Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana Location: Dining Room

As the marijuana takes effect, family members begin losing their inhibitions and revealing hidden truths

Effects Begin — Marijuana effects start to take hold Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana Location: Dining Room
Inhibition Lowering — Family members begin losing inhibitions Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana Location: Dining Room
Secrets Revealed — Family members start revealing hidden truths Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana Location: Dining Room
Political Confession — Conservative father makes unexpected political revelations Characters: Greg Corksey, Liz Corksey, Hunter Pearson Location: Dining Room

The conservative politician father and other family members confront each other with long-buried secrets and resentments

Political Confession — Conservative father makes unexpected political revelations Characters: Greg Corksey, Liz Corksey, Hunter Pearson Location: Dining Room
Family Confrontations — Family members confront each other with long-held resentments Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana Location: Dining Room
Public Image Shattered — Family's polished public personas are challenged Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana, Hunter Pearson Location: Dining Room

As the night ends, the family is left to question their relationships and the carefully constructed image they've maintained

Public Image Shattered — Family's polished public personas are challenged Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana, Hunter Pearson Location: Dining Room
Morning After — Family wakes up to changed relationships Characters: Greg Corksey, Stephanie Corksey, Liz Corksey, Mitchell, Nana Location: Family Home

Story Breakdown

The Plan — Liz's attempt to lighten her conservative family's mood
- Dressing Creation — Liz prepares marijuana-infused salad dressing
- Hidden Intentions — Liz hopes to help her family relax and be more open
The Gathering — Family arrives for Christmas Eve dinner
- Traditional Setting — Conservative family in formal holiday setting
- Salad Served — The special salad is served to the family
The Effects — Marijuana takes hold and changes family dynamics
- Physical Changes — Family members experience physical effects of marijuana
- Inhibition Lowering — Family members begin losing their carefully constructed facades
The Revelations — Secrets and truths are exposed
- Political Confessions — Conservative father makes unexpected revelations
- Family Secrets — Long-held family secrets come to light
- Resentments Surface — Family members confront each other with buried resentments
The Aftermath — Family relationships are forever changed
- Public Image Challenged — Family's polished public personas are questioned
- New Beginnings — Family members must rebuild relationships with newfound honesty