The Bully

19

Thanksgiving for both Beca and Chloe was never a huge thing. They always had turkey, but there were never a lot of people around.

"Why don't you invite Beca, Jenna and Mason over for Thanksgiving." Kelly suggested.

"That's a great idea!" Chloe perked up as she took out her phone to text Beca.

Reno had taken a liking to drawing and was sitting at the kitchen table drawing a cat.

When Thanksgiving rolled around, Beca, Chloe, Reno, Mason, Kelly, Paige and Jenna sat in the dining room, which was only used three times a year by the family. They went around the table and said what they were thankful for and when it was Reno's turn she smiled and looked around.

"I am thankful for Kelly, Paige and Chloe for letting me come to live with them. They are always nice to me and care about me. I feel loved and I have never felt that before." Reno smiled.

Chloe, who was sitting next to Reno, scooped the littler girl onto her lap and kissed the top of Reno's head.

"I love you little sis." Chloe whispered.

"I love you big sis." Reno whispered back.

Beca watched as her girlfriend interacted with the little girl. She had never felt so comfortable in knowing that Chloe was hers. She wanted Chloe to be hers forever.

"Let's eat!" Paige announced and held up her fork.

The table went silent as every single one of its members enjoyed their portion of the Thanksgiving feast.

"Jenna, this stuffing is delicious! You'll have to give us your recipe!" Kelly said, breaking the silence.

Beca laughed and looked at her sister.

"It's stovetop stuffing." Jenna laughed. "You can buy it at the grocery store and heat it up."

"Oh." Kelly giggled.

After dinner, everyone was exhausted and collapsed on the couch.

"You know what we should do?" Chloe asked.

"What?" Beca replied.

"Watch Christmas Vacation." Chloe said.

"Why?" Kelly asked.

"Why not?" Chloe replied. "We could make it a new tradition."

"I think it's a great idea." Paige said.

"Me too." Jenna agreed.

"Would it be appropriate for the kids?" Kelly asked.

"Eh." Paige replied.

"Mason will be fine." Jenna said.

"What about Reno?" Kelly asked and looked over to see the littlest of the seven out cold. "Not a problem."

"Let's do it!" Paige said.

They all curled up in the family room and watched Christmas vacation. Chloe snuck up to her room for a few minutes to write her letter.

"Dear Beca,
Today was the best Thanksgiving ever, all because you were here with me. My sister and your nephew have been getting along well and are going to go to school together. I hope someday we have a family together.
I love you more and more each day
-Chloe 11/25/17"

Chloe made her way back down the stairs and saw Beca fast asleep on the couch. Chloe sat next to her and gently lifted the brunettes head onto her lap.

That was the first of many Thanksgivings they spent together.