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Dedication: I dedicate this chapter to treadonme. Thanks for the idea!
Third Person P.O.V.
The living room was filled with laughter, a sweet aroma loomed in the kitchen, and football played on the TV. What day was this? Thanksgiving of course!
Darry, Ponyboy, and occasionly Sodapop, were in the kitchen. Making the Thanksgiving meal for everyone to feast on. The rest of the gang were in the living room, watching football and cracking jokes. Well, mostly cracking jokes, the game a mere background to the setting.
Of course, our wise-cracking greaser was the main source for the jokes.
This was one of the rare times where everyone could enjoy themselves and could forget all about their troubles and problems. Especially Darry, the one who breaks his back trying to make a living and support his brothers. He was all smiles today while he stirred the mash potatoes.
Even Dally, who never even cracks a smile, was grinning while speaking to Johnny.
This was always Ponyboy's favorite holiday. Sure Christmas was a close second, but there was nothing he loved most then sitting around the table, eating till he puked, and telling everyone what he was thankful for.
Steve and Soda were, as usual, playing poker and eyeing the kitchen, waiting for the glory words so they can stack their plates full of food and no one can scold them for doing so.
This words finally came as Darry yelled,''Come and get it!''
There was a race to the kitchen as the boys piled in and tryed to get the juiciest leg, or the hottest roll. It was like a bunch of savages who never saw food before, so Darry had to occasionly push someone away or yell to calm down.
Everyone gorged in the food. There was cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, squash, yams, green beans, rolls, peas, mashed potatoes, and most importantly, the prized turkey. Everyone got their side dishes and sat down, waiting for Darry to cut the turkey.
The moment came and Darry stood at the head of the table, knife and fork in hand. He started to cut the turkey and everyone cheered. Handing out pieces, the gang recieved them gratefully and set them on their plates. The last one was given out and Darry sat down in satisfaction.
Two-bit was about to dig in before Ponyboy stopped him,'' Woah we have to say Grace!''
He set his fork back down and waited for the blessing. ''Alright, join hands.''
A few of the boys groaned, but after a minute, reluctantly joined hands. They all bowed their heads, even Dally, and Darry began. He prayed for God to bless the food and to thank Him for the meal. With an amen, everyone raised their heads and finally dug in.
The table was filled with laughter and happiness while everyone told stories and ate their food.
There were seconds, even thirds, as the gang feasted on the food. Finally, the lunch came to an end and everyone was filled with delicous food. A few were even holding their stomachs, leaning back in their chairs.
''Well that was delicous, Darry.'' Sodapop complemented.
Darry smiled at him, silently thanking him.
Ponyboy spoke up,'' Well is it time?''
Two-bit was confused,'' Time for what?''
'' To go around the table and tell everyone what we're thankful for.''
Everyone groaned, minus the Curtis brothers. '' Come on guys, we do this every Thanksgiving. Mom and Dad started it.'' Sodapop chiped in.
There was a moment of silence, then eventually, the guys nodded their heads.
Ponyboy smiled,'' Great, I'll even start. Ummm, I'm thankful for all my friends and family. For the gang, who are my best friends. Also, my brothers who've been through thick and thin with me.''
His brothers smiled back at him. Soda reaching over and squeezing his hand. ''Well, I'm thankful for my brothers also and Darry who sacrificed college to take care of us.'' Soda said.
Darry,'' Well, I'm thankful for a roof over our heads, and even though I work really hard for it, at least we're not on the streets,''
The rest of the gang were pretty much the same answers. They were thankful for the gang and Curtis brothers. Well, one greaser had to add something different.
''I'm thankful for blondes and booze,'' Two-bit stated.
This caused the boys to burst out laughing and a few amens. Darry, though, just stared at him, shaking his head.
After everyone calmed down enough, Darry shouted,''Who wants pie!''
Everyone, of course, shouted yes. He and Ponyboy brought out the pies and the boys dug in.
This was one Thanksgiving to remember. Everyone was joyful and happy. It's always good to forget your worries every once in a while. The evening was concluded with laughter, and thankfulness. No one was to forget this day, it was the best one in a while.
Finished! I hope you liked it! I really liked writing it! I probably won't be able to update in a few days, due to school starting tomorrow. Wish me luck tomorrow! I hate first days... Anyway I hope this chapter is satisfactory. I probably got two hours of sleep last night because my medical conditon never rests! So I'm running low on energy. Anyway, please review! I love reviews! Thanks for reading:-)
I am reopening suggestions. I'm running low on ideas from people so if you want me to continue writing this story, send some in! If I don't get a lot, I'm just going to write a few more chapters then end it. I kinda want to start another story but I'm stuck with this one. If I get a lot of suggestions, then I will continue with this story and push away the other idea for a while. So let the ideas pour in!
