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U AND I.
( CHAPTER THIRTY SIX ! )
THANKSGIVING DINNER, PART ONE.

'  𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟓, 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟑

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' 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟓, 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟑. '
the degrates residence ━━ charolette,
north carolina !







TODAY WAS THE DAY TO celebrate family while gathering to the table to feasting. The history behind this holiday wasn't the best, but everyone continued to have a different and better outlook on this particular holiday. The five of them, being DeVante and Milani, Dalvin and JoJo and K-Ci, all touched down on the grounds of Charolette, North Carolina.

DeVante and Dalvin didn't have any intentions on visiting their parents on the holiday, due to what had transpired in the past within one man in particular, their father. But, Milani couldn't let go of the fact that she and DeVante were welcoming a baby within the next month, and she was yet not to meet his parents. He eventually broke through and took upon Milani's offer on spending Thanksgiving with his parents or entire family.

"You know, momma's going to be mad as hell, especially since you're just now bringing Milani here." Dalvin spoke, cutting the silence that was filled in the air. DeVante didn't say anything, nor had he ever since they first boarded the flight there.

He was nervous to say the least. He wasn't nervous on his mother's reaction to everything but he was nervous and worried over his father's. He never knew what was to be expected with that man.

They finally arrived to the DeGrate's residence, nostalgia crept within the boys, including K-Ci and JoJo who would spend most of their nights in the DeGrate household, in the basement, gathering up songs together.

DeVante helped Milani with their bags, before heading towards the door, knocking on it a few times before they stood there, awaiting for an answer. A couple seconds, Dalvin reached down behind the plant, retrieving a spare key that they'd leave whenever they snuck out and needed a way back in.

Loud gospel music echoed throughout the entire house, Milani admired the welcomingly family home. It was a very family friendly home, and it reminded Milani so much of her own home in Corpus Christi. "Donald, is that you? And you brought the guests already?! I'm not finish—" She began to ramble on before she stopped, seeing as five people standing in the entry way.

"Oh, Dally! Donald, my babies!" She cried out, clutching onto her heart before she ran over to embrace them into a warm embrace.

She pulled them down harshly, due to the fact that she was much much shorter than the two male figures. Milani smiled at the sight in awe in front of her. Cedric and JoJo made their way over to the woman as well, engulfing them into a warm hug.

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