Andras,

My family is throwing a little soirée. Should be fun—& since Pilate is too proud to do it himself, I am extending you an invitation in his stead.

If you come, you will be my guest. Isn't that only fair? You'll finally meet all of the family.

And, as a gesture of goodwill—Pilate will be manning the bar. You should arrive before he tastes too many of his own drinks.