Before they had even met, Jason had made plans to go back to New York for the Christmas/New Year's holiday. But now, Jason had Tommy to consider. So, after officially dating for only a week or so, Jason asked Tommy if he would like to come with him to his hometown of Mahopac, New York.

Tommy said yes, though it did cause him to have an uncomfortable conversation with his family, especially his aunt. See, Tommy had never not been home for Christmas before. So now he had to tell his family that, not only was he going away for the Holidays, but he was going to New York with the boy, not girl, he had just started seeing. Tommy's family was surprised and excited for him, and his aunt gave him her blessing once she was able to meet Jason for the first time.

The two went up to the Big Apple and had a great time, for the most part. They saw the Christmas tree at Rockerfeller Center, visited Central Park, and Jason showed Tommy around his old stomping grounds and introduced him to his friends.

Tommy felt weird being 1,500 miles away from his family on Christmas. Although a little strange for him, he enjoyed getting a chance to meet and celebrate Christmas with Jason's Jewish friends.

Tommy wanted to go to Times Square to see the ball drop for New Year's, but instead they went to Jason's ex-girlfriend's house (HI MARCIA!), where they got into their first fight (completely unrelated to not going to the City). Jason will never live down not letting Tommy witness the ball drop in-person while in New York for New Year's.

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