Chapter 23: Thanksgiving

McDuck Manor is bustling in preparations as it begins in the kitchen. "Mmmm..." Beakly enjoyed the smell of the oven roasted 20 pound turkey as she just took it out of the oven. "Looking closely, the perfection has been accomplished!" She smelt it again as it is shown to have bacon strips on top of it, there's onions, roast potatoes and tomatoes around the turkey. "And also, I buttered it before roasting it. Ahhh...I just simply added salt, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and chopped parsley onto the butter and I basted the turkey with this mixed combination." She added as she set the turkey on a large plate and decorated it with the vegetables used with it. After that, left to rest as the scene reveals 2 more fully, perfected oven roast 20 pound turkeys. "Now I shall make cream of broccoli soup." Beakly then got to work.

Behind, Donald and Della are making mashed potatoes. "I haven't done this with my brother when we were still kids!" Della exclaimed as she cut the potatoes into small pieces. "Yeah! We always love mashed potatoes back then." Donald agreed with his sister as he peeled more potatoes.

After that, the potatoes are boiled in water and after some time, the large pot is taken aside to cool down. "Now I add milk." Donald stated while adding it. "And I'll season it." Della stated while seasoning the potatoes with salt and pepper. Both of them then took out some mashing tool and, "MASHING TIME!" They went crazy mashing the potatoes all over the place as they laughed together.

At the same time, Scrooge is observing the atmosphere in the kitchen. He can see Webby teaching Dewey how to cut the potatoes as the duo are making roast potatoes. He can see Beakly in progress of the soup and over there, Louie and Della are making green bean casserole while Donald went to his houseboat to grill sausages and corn as they had finished the mashing. Then, something tapped his shoulder. "You never learn to use tha door huh Goldie?"

"You know me well Scroogey, I always find my way in through different ways." He turned to face her as she removed her coat revealing a white dress. "Bless me bagpipes..." Scrooge thought as he stared at her beauty.

Meanwhile...

Huey, Duckworth and Launchpad just got started on setting the table when the doorbell rang, "I'll get it." Huey answered the door to see Lena and Violet. "Hey guys, glad you can make it." Huey greeted them. "Thank you, I brought some pumpkin pie and how's everything in the preparations?" Violet asked. "In progress." Huey replied. "Excellent. Lena and I believe your family could use some assistance." Violet stated as she and Lena entered the manor and, "I'll check the kitchen and rbing the pies for you Vi." Lena went ahead as Violet went to give Launchpad a hand. Huey then prepared to join back when the doorbell rang. He was at least an inch from the door so he attended to it and, "Hey kid! Are we late?"

"Early instead Uncle Gladstone and Uncle Fethry." Huey replied letting them in as they hung their coats onto some coat rack and, "Ooh. 20 dollars!" Gladstone took out the green paper sticking out of his coat and, "Ooh. Another 20 dollars!" He picked up another green paper on the floor as he and Fethry went to walk around the manor.

As Huey prepared to close the door, "CHT!"

"GAH!" A knife shot through the small space between the door and post as Huey stumbled down and the door opened revealing, "Djinn?"

"Ah...just in time." Djinn stepped in and accompanying him is Amunet as they entered the manor. Huey stared at them and closed the door. "BAM!" A fist punched through scaring him as, "Sorry bout that!" The door opened revealing, "What the duck?! Zeus? Storkules and Selene?" Huey was stunned at their presence as, "Your mother was resourceful enough to send us the invitation via airmail." Selene took out a paper airplane, unfolded it and showed it to Huey as it was definitely an invitation. As she and Storkules passed by, Zeus grabbed Huey raising him up. "Let me get this straight. I came because they wanted me to. As long as there's plenty of meat and wine, I'll go easy on your family. But if your uncle crosses me and makes a fool out of me, expect the worst!" Zeus snarled at Huey as he dropped him and went to meet Storkules as he offered his father wine. "I need a break." Huey spoke to himself when, "I'll do the guest list by the door. Go and help your bros." Launchpad and Violet already set the table and he got time to attend to the door at least.

Some time later, the doorbell rang. Launchpad opened it and, "Gyro Gearloose and his accomplices which are Lil Bulb and Manny the headless manhorse, Emily Quackfaster, Gandra Dee, Fenton and...is that your mother?"

"Yes indeed. She wanted to celebrate Thanksgiving with a larger family." Fenton replied as the group entered the manor. Launchpad got ready to close the door when a blade struck in! Surprised, he opened it to see Gabby McStabberson as she kept her sword. Behind her are Fergus and Downy McDuck as they entered the manor. "Your son's in the kitchen if you wanna see him."

"Thank you." Fergus thanked him as the doorbell rang. Launchpad opened it to see Zan Owlson, Panchitos and Jose and Johnny and Randy, the duo hosts of Ottoman Empire. "More guests! Okay then, step right in and make yourselves comfy." Launchpad told them as they stepped in. "If Donald is here, the 3 Caballeros can play down some thanksgiving music!" Jose told Launchpad. "I heard he's in his houseboat grilling. You guys can check him out." Launchpad told him. "No problemo!" Panchitos replied as they went to see their old friend.

After that, the doorbell rang again and upon opening it, "Drake Mallard!"

"Launchpad! Good to see you! I brought a large roasted turkey ham to the party! Sliced thinly and glazed to perfection! Dangerous if eaten by the wrong hands!" Drake showed it to him. "Smells good!" Launchpad fist bump him as he entered and behind him is Penumbra. "Here to destroy me?" Launchpad asked jokingly. "Yes but not today, one day." She played along as she entered the manor to meet Della.

As Launchpad closed the door, "I wonder how many people Mr McDee invited?" He wondered and waited. This time, no instant rings and stuff. "Okay, guest list is completed!" He thought as he went to the huge group that's now gathering at the dining room.

Soon enough...

Everything is set for the Thanksgiving Feast. There's the 3 20 pound roast turkeys, turkey ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, roast potatoes, buttered peas, grilled corn, butter rolls, sausages and cream of broccoli soup. Plus, bowls of gravy and cranberry sauce and pumpkin pies.

The family and guests are all seated together as Scrooge raised his glass. "For tha first time, this thanksgiving is with a family of friends and relatives! Heartwarmin it is to enjoy this moment and so should all of you!" Everyone clapped and cheered for Scrooge as the dinner begins.

Scrooge bonded with his parents to the point Downy asked if Goldie was his girlfriend which was a bit embarrassing. Donald, Panchitos and Jose played music together while Zeus and Storkules ate plenty of meat and drank plenty of wine. Della, Beakly and Duckworth served some of the guests the food. Many chatted and bonded with each other like Gandra chatting with Officer Cabrera about her son, Penumbra listening to Johnny and Randy's discussion for a new season of their own show and Launchpad and Drake had a mashed potato eating contest with Emily Quackfaster timing them and Gladstone found a 20 dollar bill in his turkey somehow while Gyro showed Zan some invention that resulted in the green bean casserole splattering Djinn and Amunet.

Even the kids had fun, Louie drank more Pep! The girls chat about some random magic stuff with Selene, Huey, Fethry and Fenton were discussing something scientific while eating their dinner and Dewey just breakdanced in front of everyone due to the 3 Cabarellos' music wowing everyone.

And what is expected? The party ended late with high spirits.

And I just ate plenty of meat while writing the chapter out. And Christmas is almost here people! Woo-hoo!