Jim: Hey, I've sent you an email about Christmas but please ignore it
Eva: OK. I was going to call Aga's parents this afternoon
Jim: I was going to buy the tickets but have to wait till I get a confirmation of my holidays
Eva: So you're not coming on 24th?
Jim: No, I was not going to come before Christmas. I'll come on 26th or later.
Eva: OK, I didn't know that
Jim: The kids will go before, on the 19th.
Eva: So they're flying with Aga's parents?
Jim: Yes. 
Eva: And you're alone for Christmas???
Jim: I will probably see my brothers.
Eva: Why don't you go to Poland earlier?
Jim: I wish but I can't go with the kids because of my job, I could go on the 24th but they would have to pick me up in the afternoon... it's a trouble.
Jim: And I will have to work on 27th, probably. 
Eva: ok, but if by any chance you can come before Christmas we can pick you up at the airport! it's not a problem
Jim: thank you... but I know everyone's busy on Chrismas Eve
Eva: Don't worry. We'll stay at home with my parents.
Jim: OK. I will know before next weekend.
Eva: Please let me know.
Jim: OK. Thank you. 
Eva: Do you want me to explain anything to them?
Jim: No, we're fine now, thanks. Maybe I will ask you a favor when Iwona is here. We will probably need you to translate the details :)
Eva: OK!
Jim will know before the weekend if he can come before Christmas or on the 26th or later. Eva can pick him up at the airport if he comes before Christmas. 