Ben: Are you staying in Atwerp for Christmas?
Charlotte: No, we're in Thailand till 5th of January
Ben: what a pity, I was thinking about visiting you
Emma: I'm sorry
Emma: but...
Ben: You want to take me to Thailand?
Emma: hahaha, you can join us, sure
Emma: but you can also stay at our place in Belgium
Emma: it will be empty anyway for 5 weeks
Ben: from when?
Emma: we're leaving 5 of Dec
Ben: cool, it's always an option
Ben: i don't really feel like visiting my parents this year
Charlotte: Won't they be sad?
Ben: they will be, but I've hated the atmosphere at home since they told they want to divorce
Charlotte: you're welcome to stay at our place
Charlotte: But if I can suggest sth as a friend: I think it may be time when your parents really need your support
Charlotte: Especially your mother
Ben: Yes, I know, it's just so difficult 
Ben: i'll think about it and let you know
Charlotte: ok:)
Charlotte is in Thailand from 5th December until 5th of January. Ben wants to stay away from his family on Christmas, because his parents are getting a divorce. He wants to stay in Antwerp for Christmas.