"About two and a half years in London, but I was traveling in Europe before that," he says, nodding. "It's actually been a while since I was home for Thanksgiving."

The thought makes him feel a little guilty, but it's not like his family has ever begged for him to come home on this particular holiday. They usually get him for a few weeks or so once a year, so he's not too worried about falling farther out of touch than he wants to.

"You here for work?"