Mitchell is convinced Cameron is "love-bombing" the family with a perfect dinner to soften the blow of a secret agenda (specifically, his desire to move to Missouri).
Claire is desperately trying to avoid a job offer from Jay at his dog bed company, leading to a comedic game of cat-and-mouse. [S11E9] The Last Christmas
The episode centers on a tense Christmas dinner hosted by Mitchell and Cameron. The atmosphere is thick with unaddressed drama: Mitchell is convinced Cameron is "love-bombing" the family