[ Ethan stands a bit straighter at the kiss, and he reaches out to offer an arm for the bags. Or rather, given his personality, he insists, and probably won't get out of her way until she either hands them off or explains why he can't take them. The young man's positively beaming at her though, and- ]

No, nothing of the sort! Nothing will be opened until tomorrow, though there was a fine dinner earlier. It's somewhat sad you missed it, my parents would have loved you to attend.