All very true. I hadn't thought of it that way. Mexican food usually came up a lot in past episodes (especially where Fred was concerned), but I remember Cordy being all about the Chinese food, so maybe it also works as a memory.

. One could also make interesting psychological theories about them (the characters) trying to act like old times, trying to create a facade of trust and happiness.

So completely it! That makes the sort of awkwardness seem more appropriate. :)