"Shego?"

"Hmm, what's up?" mumbled Shego sleepily. They were at Kim's apartment for their weekly Friday "Date Night" watching movies. Kim had selected a rather boring documentary this evening and Shego had dozed off on Kim's couch.

"What are your plans for next Sunday?"

Rubbing her eyes, Shego sat up and thought out loud. "I don't have any deadlines next week, unless Bonnie springs something on me... Betty's got me doing some other things, but no deadlines... I'm free Sunday. Why?"

"It's Thanksgiving..." trailed Kim. She wasn't really sure how to broach the "do you want to meet my parents" talk, but she might as well get this over with.

"Oh," Shego shrugged. "My family's all over the place right now and I'm pretty sure my parents haven't really celebrated since the twins finished high school. Did you want to do something?"

"Well, my family usually does something and I'm pretty sure they want me home this year..."

Shego blinked. She knew very well where this conversation was headed. She patted Kim's hand. "Do you want me to be there? I mean..."

"I just don't want you to be uncomfortable. My dad can be a bit scary... Especially to people I date, or who he thinks I'm dating..." Kim sighed. "I know it's a bit of a stretch to ask you to come since we've only been dating for almost three months, but-"

"If can't be that bad, can it? I'm sure they'd just ask me questions about what I do and whether I'm self-sufficient... All to make sure you're not going out with a charming scumbag or something."

"About that..."

Shego's cell phone suddenly rang. The older woman gave Kim an apologetic look for cutting the redhead off mid-sentence. "Hey Wegos, what's up? ... Thanksgiving? Yeah, Kim asked me- oh wait, what? Dr. Possible asked you to what?" She covered the phone and said to Kim, "Apparently your dad asked my brothers to join in on Thanksgiving too."

Kim smiled. "That sounds like dad... My parents are pretty welcoming, especially during the holidays."

Shego nodded and spoke into the phone. "Yeah, ok, I guess I'll see you there then. Yeah, yeah, I'll tell her you guys said hi. 'Later."

Shego ran a hand through her hair. "Well, that was weird. You'll have me and my crazy brothers there."

"So you're coming?"

"Don't worry about me, Kim. I mean, your parents do have a right to know who you're seeing. I just hope my brothers won't drive your family crazy... Especially when someone mentions rockets, gadgets, and astrophysics."

"My brothers are the same, and they'll be home too."

"Double the trouble then," laughed Shego. She noticed the look of concern on her girlfriend's face. "Hey." She put an arm around Kim and said, "Don't worry, I won't feel uncomfortable around them; I'll just be myself, and we'll see how it goes from there, ok?"

Kim nodded and gave Shego a hug. "Thanks, Shego."

Shego gave Kim a kiss on the cheek. "Don't sweat it, I'm sure everything'll be fine." She looked at her watch. "I should get going, it's getting a bit late... I'm sorry feel asleep..."

Kim smiled. "You're cute when you sleep, you know that?"

Shego grinned. "Is that why you didn't wake me up until after the documentary was over? So you can just ogle at your cute girlfriend?"

Kim laughed. "In part, yes... But you just looked so peaceful that I didn't want to disturb you. You know you can always just sleep here if you don't want to go back home... It kind of sucks that we live on opposite ends of the area."

"Yeah, I know," replied Shego. She knew Kim's request was a fairly innocent one, but it might be too big of a step for both of them if they decided to have sleepovers. Soon there'd be the whole ordeal of moving in or living together - things Shego didn't want to deal with at the moment. "It's ok for today, it's not too bad outside, so I can still get home quickly since there's probably very little traffic."

"Ok." Kim walked with Shego to the door. "Call me when you get home, ok?" She kissed Shego lightly on the lips and opened the door.

"Will do." Shego put on her coat and added, "I'm sure next Sunday will be fine, don't worry too much about it."

Immediately after Shego left, Kim's phone started ringing.

"Hi mom," said Kim as she answered the call.

"Kimmie, how are you?"

"I've been good... Just a bit busy with work, I guess."

"Don't overwork yourself, Kim... You should take a vacation at some point..."

"Yeah, Bonnie's said the same thing, actually."

"You know we're just looking out for you."

"I know," sighed Kim. "Are you calling about Thanksgiving?"

"Yes, your father and I wanted to know if you'll be coming this year."

Kim shrugged, knowing that her mom couldn't see her but felt the need to carry out the gesture anyway. "Yes... I am..."

Noticing her daughter's hesitation, Anne Possible quickly replied with a "If you don't want to-"

"I do..." Kim trailed off. "Is it ok if I bring someone with me?"

"Sure, honey, but you know what your father will be like once he finds out."

"Don't worry, dad invited her brothers too."

"Oh, those twin research assistants?" Kim waited for a second for her mom to put the pieces together. "...Their sister?"

"Yes... I met her brothers after I met her... And they told me they're working with dad on some new projects."

"I see. Well, Kimmie, you know your father and I will always support you. I'm just concerned about whether or not your father will give-"

"-Sheridan-"

"...Sheridan a hard time. With what happened in the past, we both don't want to see you hurt again."

"Mom, I know you and dad are skeptical right now, but I can assure you Sheridan doesn't have any ill intentions."

"I know that, Kimmie, but your father might think otherwise... I'm just a bit surprised that he managed to invite her brothers without knowing about their sister."

"You're not the only one who's surprised... Sheridan found out about it today from her brothers, shortly after I asked her to come along..."

"I'm sure this will be one eventful Thanksgiving dinner," Anne commented. "Especially since Jim and Tim will be home too."

"Double the twins, I know," laughed Kim. "I'm sure Walter and Wallace will have lots to talk about with Jim and Tim."

"I'm certain that's the case," replied Anne. "Kimmie, don't worry too much about how your father'll react. If anything, I'll keep him in line."

Kim smiled weakly. "Thanks, Mom. What time do you want us to be there next Sunday?"

"Dinner will be at 7, so stop by any time before that... I'm sure your father and I would like to speak to Sheridan before we eat."

"Ok... Do you want me to bring anything? Dessert?"

"No, it's ok. I think we should be set... You know how much food I make for Thanksgiving," laughed Anne.

"Ok. Thanks for calling, mom."

"See you Sunday, Kimmie. Love you."

"Love you too."

Author's Notes: Shego's going to meet the parents! Oh boy.

Chapter title is from "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men.

p.s. You should check this band out, their music is pretty good.

p.p.s. 25 chapters... longest story I've ever written and I don't really see an end in sight. :P