It’s always a little awkward to give a late present, but what do you do when the present’s been ruined?  Might I humbly suggest you blame night elves and be done with it?  Either the gift recipient will believe you, or they’ll assume you’re insane.  Regardless, since you’re giving them a gift they’ll be too polite to call you on it.

Poor Amanda, why does she have to be present for this?