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In the next room, Mr. Cregan recites grace and
before the amen, Micah’s thigh leans gently against
mine. This can’t be happening! But it is, and it’s warm,
and all those newly discovered body parts alert.
The conversation around me blurs to a buzz. I do
my best to tune out and eat my turkey and stuffing
without dripping gravy on my blouse or (pretty!) skirt.
This is just dumb. Not four hours ago, I was fantasizing
about a private Thanksgiving with Bryce. Now here
I am surrounded by Cregans and, for some unfathomable
reason, leg-to-leg with probably the best-looking member
of the clan. This cannot be happening. Maybe I’m asleep
and this is all a dream. Blood whooshes in my ears,
damping a gush of laughter. Somebody told a joke?
Suddenly metal clinks against glass, like a bell.
All attention turns toward the dining room, where
Aunt Cora and Liam are standing. Excuse us, but
we have some happy news, says Liam. Aunt Cora
catches my eye, smiles. We’re getting married.
Summer
DAD’S IDEA
Of a Thanksgiving meal,
Turkey Day treats, in his
vernacular, is going out
to my all-time favorite place,
(are you ready for this?)
Carrows. Best burgers, ever.
Burgers for Thanksgiving?
Poultry gives me the trots.
No pumpkin pie, either?
