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CHAPTER 5 – Turkey Day

It was mid afternoon and Courtney was SO nervous in setting the places at the dinner table. When she checked on the turkey for the one thousandth time, Jason knew it was time for Courtney to relax.

"Look Courtney, you aren't even dressed yet. Do you really think your family wants to see you in your bathrobe?" asked Jason.

"Oh my, I didn't even notice!!" exclaimed Courtney.

"If you go up and change, I promise nothing will happen to the turkey."

"You promise?"

"I promise."

"Okay, I'll get dressed, but first I should take a shower. See you in a few minutes. Oh and if my family comes over early make sure they're comfortable okay?"

"Okay, now go and get dressed!"

With that Courtney went up the stairs. She couldn't help but think that this day would end up being a disaster. Topanga was almost due, Sonny and Carly are at each other's throats and a constant threat of danger hung over head. Maybe they should have had this year's thanksgiving at her aunt and uncle's in Philadelphia or at Cory and Topanga's place in Llanview.

After her shower Courtney decided to wear a simple black skirt, long sleeved white blouse, flat-soled shoes and her hair up in a simple ponytail. She applied her make-up and made sure that every button was buttoned and every zipper had been zipped. When she came down the stairs, Jason and her mother greeted her. Her aunt, uncle and cousins had yet to arrive, as well as Sonny, Carly and the boys.

"I guess this is the calm before the storm, isn't it honey?" asked Janine.

Before anyone could answer there was a knock at the door. It was Alan, Amy, Eric, Cory, Topanga, Morgan and Josh.

"HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!" exclaimed Eric as he and everyone walked through the door.

"Where's the couch? Or a chair? Really it doesn't matter, I really need to sit down." said Topanga.

"Well welcome everyone. As soon as Sonny, Carly and the boys arrive we can eat." said Courtney as she finished greeting everyone.

"I'll go across the hall to see if they are ready." offered Jason.

"Thanks Jace. And tell them to hurry up, the turkey is ready to be carved."

Moments later everyone jolted to the sound of Carly barging her way into Jason and Courtney's penthouse followed by Sonny, Michael, baby Morgan and Jason. Sonny and Carly were still arguing about where they should have been spending Thanksgiving.

"Fine Sonny you can stay here in this secure building to celebrate Thanksgiving! The boys and I are going to my mother's to celebrate Thanksgiving with the Spencers! " exclaimed Carly.

"Go ahead Carly! Ruin Morgan's first Thanksgiving!" exclaimed Sonny back.

"Boy you can really cut the tension in this room with a knife." said a young man standing in the doorway.

"And who the hell are you?" asked Carly.

"That's my best friend," responded Cory, "Shawn Hunter."