"Wine it is," Jess moved to uncork the bottle as Fallon settled on the pillows. He poured them each a glass and handed hers over before getting comfortable himself. The picnic basket had been mostly unpacked, and it was a lot. Cook knew he ate quite a bit, but this was a lot even for two. Well, he'd leave it for the ladies to share after, he supposed.

"I asked nicely," He chuckled. "Offered to pay for any entertainment for the evening, tickets to a show or something if she wanted, but I think she was headed to a friend's house." And we only have until midnight." The living room that was, Jess had every intention of spending the night, in whatever capacity, but he figured that was fine as long a they were monopolizing the common space.

He moved a few things from the basket in addition to whatever it was he already had out, but left her to pick whatever it was she wanted. There were some fruits, some cheese, charcuterie, some little pasties, hand pies, any kind of appetizer you could eat with your hands basically. He certainly owed the cook a huge favor for this one. "And this way I figured the two of you could still do your birthday traditions on your actual birthday." Jess was the interloper in that respect and he didn't want to upset any routine they may have had.